SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES

NOHGA HOTEL KIYOMIZU KYOTO seeks to create an eco-friendly hotel through energy consumption control, waste and drainage measures, consideration for food, and local community activities. Accompanying our mission to "be deeply connected to the places" and our perception on eco-friendliness, we will strive to achieve a sustainable society through our products and services.

ECOMARK CERTIFIED HOTEL
Certification Number：22 503 001

ECOMARK CERTIFIED HOTEL (Certification Number：22 503 001)

Energy consumption control
Waste and drainage measures
Consideration for food
Supporting our community

Energy consumption control
- Adoption of green electricity
  
  With CO2 Zero Plan* our hotel is powered by green electricity from renewable sources that reduce CO2 emissions.
  * CO2 Zero Plan enforces to use non-fossil derived renewable energy to achieve virtually 100% renewable energy and zero CO2 emissions. Electric power is provided by NF Power Service Co., Ltd., an affiliate company, enabling us to stably achieve zero CO2 emissions.
- Building-Housing Energy-efficiency Labeling System
  
  BELS evaluation report. 27% reduction in BELS value (reduction rate).
- Use of LED light bulbs
  
  All public spaces and guest rooms are equipped with LED bulbs.
- Linen exchange control
  
  "Eco-friendly magnet card" available in all guest rooms.
Waste and drainage measures
- Resource circulation service "PASSTO"
  
  In partnership with ECOMMIT Co., Ltd.'s resource circulation service 'PASSTO,' we offer a service to collect clothing that guests no longer need during their stay to participate in reuse and recycling initiatives.
- No use of individually packaged bath amenities
  
  Implemented for shampoos, conditioners, body soaps, and hand soaps.
- Amenities made from natural ingredients
  
  We use amenities made from sustainable natural ingredients that are beneficial for both the environment and humans.
- Name tag (in collaboration with ALLOY)
  
  Reuse of leather cutting waste produced in the manufacturing process.
- Pocket square (in collaboration with Tatsumura Art Textiles)
  
  The pocket squares our team members wear along with our uniform is made with scraps of kimono.
- Use of biodegradable bamboo straws derived from dietary fibers
  
  Promoting plastic reduction.
Consideration for food
- Use of naturally grown food supplies
  
  Ingredients and drinks are carefully selected, mainly from domestic producers.
Supporting our community
- Contribution to the local community
  
  We actively support our community by sponsoring local events, providing gallery space for young local artists, and collaborating with Higashiyama Ward.