Materiality

Materiality Identification Process

We have made a list of sustainability issues related to our business based on the SDGs, global ESG indicators, and benchmark surveys of domestic peer companies, prioritizing the identified issues based on their level of importance to the Group as well as to stakeholders.

Step 1 Identification of Sustainability Issues

Sustainability issues related to our business are listed based on the SDGs, global ESG disclosure standards (SASB), and benchmark surveys of domestic peer companies.

Step 2 Prioritization

The identified issues are prioritized, taking into account their level of importance to the Group as well as to stakeholders.

Step 3 Discussion and Approval by Management

The Sustainability Promotion Committee discusses and approves the list.

Step 4 Reporting to the Board of Directors

Identified materiality

The relevance of each materiality to the SDGs and the Company’s initiatives are as follows.

Materiality The Company’s Initiatives Related SDGs
E
Environment
Initiatives to Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions
  • Switch to energy-efficient equipment
  • Secondary use of heat from hot springs
  • Support for promotion of EVs (electric vehicles) and other eco-cars
  • Management of industrial waste performance

Reduction of Single-Use Plastics
  • Review of amenity offerings
Effective Use of Water Resources
  • Cease routine changing of linens (WECO cleaning for consecutive nights)
  • Installation of water-saving equipment
S
Social
Human Resources Creation of New Jobs
  • Active job creation
  • Employment of people with disabilities

Diverse Workforce
  • Increasing the percentage of women in management positions
  • Introduction of unisex uniforms
Investment in Human Resources
  • Expansion of training programs
Providing Opportunities for Learning
  • Implementation of the RA program in dormitories
  • Implementation of work experience programs at hotel business sites
  • Support for overseas students through the Kyoritsu International Foundation Scholarship
  • Offering programs to support school attendance
Food Food Safety and Security
  • HACCP-compliant sanitation management

Reducing Food Waste
  • Initiatives to reduce food waste through “Domico,” a dedicated app for residents of dormitories
  • Reducing Food Waste and recycling
Health Conscious
  • Provision of healthy meals
  • Children’s cafeteria
G
Governance
Strengthening Governance
  • Development of governance structure
  • Promotion of compliance
  • Implementation of harassment training