2 Environmental Initiatives
Indicators and Initiatives Supporting Environmental Performance
To improve our environmental performance, we are promoting efforts in both design and asset management, as well as establishing indicators that complement these efforts.
Design: Vernacular Approach
HRR incorporates a vernacular approach as a design concept to reduce environmental impact and streamline operations in accordance with the location and natural environment of each property.
HOSHINOYA Karuizawa - An energy system that harnesses the valley’s terrain, river, hot springs,and geothermal heat
We use a unique EIMY ecosystem in order to reduce the burden on nature, utilizing hydroelectric power, underground heat, and recycling using biomass.
From an architectural aspect, sustainable resort operations are promoted through features such as a “furo,” a small roof that uses natural cool air, and a design that considers biodiversity.
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Natural energy utilization at HOSHINOYA
Karuizawa: ”EIMY (Energy in my yard)
OMO7 Osaka－Protecting against solar heat through passive environmental control inspired by wisdom from traditional craftsmanship
Examples of effect analyses for each technology (Note 2)
By enveloping the building with an exterior membrane, the material functions like a bamboo screen, blocking direct sunlight from hitting the concrete structure. The plan aims to reduce sunlight entering through the windows by 30 to 45%.
At the “Miya-green” green square, an azumaya (pavilion) is installed and the area is landscaped with about 200 trees and roughly 1,700 m² of lawn, helping to mitigate the heat-island effect.
- The “Cross-sectional composition diagram” is a conceptual illustration designed to clearly explain the environmentally friendly structure of the property, and it does not guarantee or promise that the environmental control shown in the diagram can be achieved.
- Results of effect analyses in the “Examples of effect analyses for each technology ” are based on the Report on Environmental Simulation Verification prepared by NIHON SEKKEI, INC., and do not guarantee or promise the actual effects of the property.
Asset Management: 3R Efforts
To optimize resource use, we are promoting efforts from the perspective of the 3Rs (Reduce, Reuse, Recycle).
| Efforts | Adopted Properties |
|---|---|
| Adoption of pump bottles | 67/70 properties |
| Reduction of amenities | 67/70 properties |
| No PET bottles | 62/70 properties |
Number of properties as of April 30, 2025
Asset Management: Measures to Counter Food Loss
Some hotels have introduced the “WINNOW” food loss reduction tool to optimize the amount of food served and reduce leftovers according to guest numbers.
