SUSTAINABILITY
The Ryumeikan Group places an emphasis on initiatives aimed at creating sustainable environmental practices in order to realize its core principle of being “a business in which people take pride in their work and collaborate with the local community.” We aim for the growth of both a sustainable society and business through active participation from all employees, valuing consideration toward the environment, and other contributions to society. Simultaneously, we value continuous dialogue and cooperation with everyone associated with the Ryumeikan Group, striving to contribute to a more sustainable future.
Workplace Environment & Employment Initiatives
Acquisition of "Silver Certification" as an Excellent Health Company
Ryumeikan Co. Ltd. and Ryumeikan Hotel Systems Co. Ltd. have made a "Declaration of a Healthy Company" to the Tokyo Federation of the National Federation of Health Insurance Societies and were certified as an Excellent Health Company, receiving the "Silver Certification" as of September 1, 2025.
*The "Declaration of a Healthy Company" is a system in which companies aiming to become excellent health companies declare their commitment to health promotion and other initiatives and are certified as an "Excellent Health Company" when they achieve certain results.
3.d Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
Certified as a Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Category)
Ryumeikan Co. Ltd. and Ryumeikan Hotel Systems Co. Ltd. were certified as a "Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization 2026 (Small and Medium-Sized Enterprise Category)" on March 9, 2026, under the recognition program established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry.
We will continue to raise our awareness of health and productivity management and strive to create an even more vibrant workplace.
― What is the Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization Recognition Program? ―
This program was established by the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry in fiscal 2016 with the aim of creating an environment in which large enterprises, small and medium-sized enterprises and other corporations practicing particularly outstanding health and productivity management can be "visualized" and evaluated by employees, job seekers, related business partners, financial institutions and others.
Based on the evaluation criteria established by the Committee for the Promotion of Health and Productivity Management (jointly held by the Nippon Kenko Kaigi's Health and Productivity Management/Health Declaration 150,000 Companies Working Group), the Nippon Kenko Kaigi certifies "Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organizations." From the Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry: Health & Productivity Management Outstanding Organization Recognition Program
3.d Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
Training and Development Initiatives
We provide training support to all employees through training sessions and internal study meetings tailored to different job ranks. We also offer subsidized training for individually selected training opportunities. Furthermore, we endorse global activities, including study abroad programs. Through these efforts in human resource development, we aspire to cultivate individuals who can demonstrate leadership and actively contribute to the success of the company.
4.4 By 2030, substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills, including technical and vocational skills, for employment, decent jobs and entrepreneurship
5.5 Ensure women’s full and effective participation and equal opportunities for leadership at all levels of decisionmaking in political, economic and public life
Environmental Initiatives
First in Japan to Receive SBT Certification in the Hotel and Restaurant Industry
In June 2023, we established our greenhouse gas emission reduction goals (to achieve by 2030), and received a certification from the international organization “SBT Initiative.” This certification endorses the validity of greenhouse gas emission reduction targets based on scientific scrutiny by organizations like the United Nations, and marks the first instance in Japan of such a certification being received in the hotel and restaurant industry. SBT (Science Based Targets) involve setting greenhouse gas emission reduction targets aligned with the levels required by the international framework of the Paris Agreement, with a focus on a timeframe of five to 10 years.
13.1 Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climaterelated hazards and natural disasters in all countries
Participation in the 100 Renewable Energy Declaration “RE Action”
The Ryumeikan Group is participating in the 100 Renewable Energy Declaration “RE Action,” and aims to convert 100% of its electricity consumption to renewable energy by 2050. “RE Action,” established in October 2019, targets businesses with an annual electricity consumption of less than 50 GWh, and the Ryumeikan Group is the first in the Tokyo hotel and restaurant industry to join.
7.1 By 2030, ensure universal access to affordable, reliable and modern energy services
Plastic Reduction
Reducing the use of plastic amenities
In accordance with the “Plastic Resource Cycling Promotion Act,” our hotels at the Ryumeikan Group are actively working to reduce the use of disposable plastic items. Items that guests indicate as unnecessary, such as toothbrushes, hairbrushes, shower caps and razors, are removed from amenity sets.
Reducing the use of plastic products in restaurants
In accordance with the “Plastic Resource Cycling Promotion Act,” our hotels at the Ryumeikan Group use wooden or bioplastic cutlery in an effort to reduce the consumption of single-use cutlery.
In addition, CHAYA 1899 TOKYO has introduced plastic-packaging-free automatic wet towel dispensers.
12.5 By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse
Community & Safety Initiatives
Food Safety Initiatives
Based on the K-HACCP certification, the Ryumeikan Group ensures the visibility of a series of food hygiene management controls to provide customers with safe meals and prevent food poisoning-related accidents.
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3.d Strengthen the capacity of all countries, in particular developing countries, for early warning, risk reduction and management of national and global health risks
Development of Menus Emphasizing Local Sourcing
The Ryumeikan Group is committed to developing menus that support “local production for local consumption.” The restaurant “Hanagoyomi Tokyo” actively incorporates local ingredients produced in Tokyo into its menu, and is registered as a “Tokyo Specialty Ingredient Usage Restaurant,” which is part of Tokyo’s food safety and local production expansion project.
11.a Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning
Disaster Prevention Initiatives
We promote life-saving training for all employees, prioritizing our guests' safety above all else. In September 2024, the Tokyo Fire Department awarded us the "Certificate of Excellence in Life-Saving Training" as a corporation. We will continue to strive to create an environment where guests can stay and dine with peace of mind.
Certificate of Excellence in Life-Saving Training
◆What is the "Certificate of Excellence in Life-Saving Training"?
The fire station chief awards the Certificate of Excellence in Life-Saving Training and the Excellence Mark to business offices, etc., that meet the following requirements regarding the dissemination of first aid.
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Individuals who promote the dissemination of life-saving training (such as first-aid instructors) are trained at the office, shopping district or local community, and are actively utilized to promote the training.
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At least 30% of the total number of employees (or equivalent) for each eligible location must be life-saving training graduates with valid certificates.
11.a Support positive economic, social and environmental links between urban, peri-urban and rural areas by strengthening national and regional development planning
For a Comfortable Stay
Acquisition of Sakura Quality (Accommodation Quality Certification System) Certification
1899 Tokyo has acquired the "Sakura Quality" (Accommodation Quality Certification System) certification.
"Sakura Quality" is the name of a tourism quality certification system primarily centered on accommodation facilities such as hotels and ryokans (Japanese inns). To provide travelers from around the world with information on high-quality Japanese tourism services and ensure they enjoy safe and comfortable travel, a third party evaluates the quality of accommodation facilities and other tourism services that apply, certifying their high standards of quality.