JR KYUSHU HOTELS' SDGs Policy

JR KYUSHU HOTELS Inc. supports activities for SDGs (Sustainable Development Goals).
Toward the realization of a sustainable world, we will establish hotels and inns with eco-friendly management, coexistence with local communities and a pleasant working environment.
Also, we will contribute to the achievement of a "No one left behind" society, where our employees, our community, and our guests from all over the world work hand in hand.

GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTIONGOAL 15: LIFE ON LAND
Our efforts to reduce plastic use
We have been introducing amenities with biomass materials made from renewable biological organic substances with the aim of saving fossil fuel and reducing CO2 emission.

Facilities
implementing
the measure

All THE BLOSSOM facilities
All JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom facilities
All JR KYUSHU HOTEL facilities
Hana Beppu

<Amenities made from biomass materials>
Toothbrushes, hairbrushes, razors, sanitary bags, and laundry bags
<Amenities with biomass packaging>
Cotton and cotton swabs
GOAL 15: LIFE ON LAND
Amenity Station
An Amenity Station is located in the reception lobby of the following hotels and facilities so that the guests can choose amenities freely. They are not available in the guest rooms.
This leads to waste reduction because amenities were sometimes disposed of for sanitary reasons when they had been provided in all guest rooms, even if they were not used.

Facilities
implementing
the measure

All JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom facilities
All JR KYUSHU HOTEL facilities

GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTIONGOAL 13: CLIMATE ACTION
Eco-friendly cleaning up
We provide an eco-friendly cleaning card in the guest rooms so that the guest can choose to replace linens (sheets, pillow covers, and hotel robes) or not, or offer accommodation plans with eco-cleaning.
We have been reducing linens usage in accordance with our guests' requests.

Facilities
implementing
the measure

All facilities

GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
Going paperless
We abolished a paper-based guest registration card, which our guests filled in at check-in, and have changed to digital procedures using tablets or smart check-in machines.
The guests can check in by themselves without contacting the hotel staff, which contributes to infectious disease prevention as well.
Some of our hotels have transferred to digital guides using tablets, thereby reducing paper-based floor guides or sightseeing brochures.

Facilities
implementing
the measure

All THE BLOSSOM facilities
All JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom facilities
All JR KYUSHU HOTEL facilities

GOAL 7: AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGY
Demand Monitoring System
We have installed a demand monitoring system, which shows numerical electric power usage, in our offices.
Based on the visualized data, the front desk staff controls air-conditioners in the lobby appropriately or turn on/off lighting to save energy on a daily basis.

Facilities
implementing
the measure

All THE BLOSSOM facilities
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Shinjuku
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Hakata Chuo
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Oita
JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom Naha

GOAL 6: CLEAN WATER AND SANITATION
Use of reused water/water-saving
We proactively try to save water use by using hygiene equipment with water-saving functions, etc.
In addition, THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier uses general service water for flush lavatories, which is processed at a water-treatment plant based on "The ordinance for sewerage services handling reused water in Fukuoka City" provided by the city.

Facilities
implementing
the measure

Reused water・・・
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier
Water-saving equipment・・・
All THE BLOSSOM facilities
All JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom facilities

GOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTION
Uniform Recycling
~ Rebirth from Clothing to New Resources~.
We are committed to recycling employee uniforms.
We have introduced "BRING UNIFORM™", a recycling service provided by JEPLAN, in which collected old uniforms are recycled into new resources such as recycled polyester raw materials for clothing and automobile interior materials. In this way, we are realizing the recycling of limited resources.
GOAL 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHGOAL 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
Participating in local events
As a community member, JR KYUSHU HOTELS considers "regional contribution and coexistence" as our important mission and works on various activities.
We extend our hospitality to our guests so that they can have a better experience through deeper communication with people in the community.
  • A clean-up activity around Okiei street hosted by Okiei Street Union, Naha City
  • A clean-up activity around Hakata Station hosted by Hakata Town Planning Promotion Council
  • A summer evening event held around Hakata Station by Hakata Town Planning Promotion Council
  • A clean-up activity around Okiei street hosted by Okiei Street Union, Naha City
  • A clean-up activity around Hakata Station hosted by Hakata Town Planning Promotion Council
  • A summer evening event held around Hakata Station by Hakata Town Planning Promotion Council
GOAL 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
Development of accommodation plans offering local products, distribution of local specialties as novelties, and exhibition of artworks
Our hotels and facilities show the attractive aspects of the region by taking in their characteristics in various ways.
You can see artworks made of materials originated from Kyushu or the local regions in our facilities.
Moreover, we offer our guests accommodation plans with meals including local specialties or local souvenirs for take-home so that they can feel the attractiveness of the regions though our hospitality.
  • （Products produced by our hotels and inns）
  • An accommodation plan with a kaiseki meal using bungo beef from Oita （Hana Beppu）
  • An accommodation plan with sweet potato shochu (distilled spirit) produced by a brewing company in Kagoshima（JR KYUSHU HOTEL Kagoshima）
  • Serving zabonzuke (sugared pomelo) produced by ”Sanmi Zabon Shop", a local shop, as a welcome set.（Hana Beppu）
  • （Products produced by our hotels and inns）
  • An accommodation plan with a kaiseki meal using bungo beef from Oita （Hana Beppu）
  • An accommodation plan with sweet potato shochu (distilled spirit) produced by a brewing company in Kagoshima（JR KYUSHU HOTEL Kagoshima）
  • Serving zabonzuke (sugared pomelo) produced by ”Sanmi Zabon Shop", a local shop, as a welcome set.（Hana Beppu）
GOAL 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
Information station of the region
In order to spread the charms of the region to all over the world, our hotels and facilities send sightseeing information etc. by actively using social media, including "Facebook" and "Instagram".
We are striving to send useful information not only for the guests, but also for local residents.
GOAL 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTHGOAL 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
Hakata town walking
THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier holds a "Rediscover the History of Hakata" town walk every Sunday, accompanied by our hotel staff. (Under suspension for COVID-19 spread prevention as of April 1, 2022)
In this guided tour, jointly organized by a company in Fukuoka (EAST Inc.) and THE BLOSSOM HAKATA Premier for our guests, you can enjoy the old Hakata town in a few hours (reservation for the applicable accommodation plan is required in advance).
On Sunday, our front desk staff serves as a tour guide to introduce its history and traditions in detail.
GOAL 6: CLEAN WATER AND SANITATIONGOAL 9: INDUSTRY, INNOVATION AND INFRASTRUCTUREGOAL 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIESGOAL 12: RESPONSIBLE CONSUMPTION AND PRODUCTIONGOAL 14: LIFE BELLOW WATER
Adopted a detergent-free, skin-friendly laundromat
The detergent-free laundromat "wash+Comfort" provided by wash-plus Co., Ltd. has been introduced to reduce wastewater pollution and save water compared to vertical-type washing machines as part of efforts to conserve water resources. The detergent-free laundromat is also safe to use, even for those with sensitive skin.

Facilities
implementing
the measure

JR KYUSHU HOTEL Kagoshima

GOAL 5: GENDER EQUALITYGOAL 7: AFFORDABLE AND CLEAN ENERGYGOAL 11: SUSTAINABLE CITIES AND COMMUNITIES
Artwork display created by people with disabilities in the guest rooms
We display the artworks which are created by people with disabilities working at welfare facilities and made of soft rush produced in Yatsushiro City, Kumamoto, in the guest rooms of THE BLOSSOM KUMAMOTO.
Non-processed soft rush has a natural aroma and serves as a natural humidity regulator, which makes your stay at your room more comfortably.
These are efforts to provide people with disabilities with more opportunities to contribute to society, as well as consider the environment and utilize local products.
GOAL 4: QUALITY EDUCATIONGOAL 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Introduction of e-learning
We have introduced an e-learning system so that all employees working at JR KYUSHU HOTELS can take training under the same study environment.
Moreover, we aim to create a learning place where each of our hotel staff can develop themselves through a hybrid training style.
GOAL 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Installation of smart check-in machines
We have installed smart check-in machines to achieve efficient procedures.
It has reduced the work required for check-in/check-out, which made our front desk staff able to extend higher hospitality.

Facilities
implementing
the measure

All THE BLOSSOM facilities
All JR KYUSHU HOTEL Blossom facilities
All JR KYUSHU HOTEL facilities

GOAL 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEINGGOAL 5: GENDER EQUALITYGOAL 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Women empowerment
With the aim of creating an environment empowering women, we are striving to establish a great workplace for both men and women by offering an attractive benefits package and paying a homecoming travel allowance to those who work apart from their families.
We have responded to social needs such as the examination and renewal of comfortable uniforms and the introduction of a key ring with a maternity mark promptly. As of 2022, we have higher ratios of both of women employees and managements than those of the national average.
GOAL 3: GOOD HEALTH AND WELL-BEINGGOAL 5: GENDER EQUALITYGOAL 8: DECENT WORK AND ECONOMIC GROWTH
Health Management
We are committed to maintaining and improving the physical and mental health of our employees.
We ensure that our employees receive regular health checkups, stress checks, personal interviews with industrial physicians, and training programs.
Furthermore, we have established a subsidy system for flu vaccination and physical examinations to ensure early detection of illnesses and prevent serious illnesses.
In addition, to improve the dietary habits of our employees, we have introduced a company cafeteria service, planned sporting events, and participated in outside walking events to promote employee health.

Health Management
Promotion System

Health Management Officer：CEO
Health Management Promotion Manager：General Manager of Corporate Planning Dept.
Secretariat:Corporate Planning Dept.