Sustainability Initiatives
Bringing extraordinary days to our guests. Adding vibrant color to the city. Inspiring pride in our team.
And building a sustainable future for generations to come.
At &Here, we connect everyone involved – our guests, the local community,
and nature – to create a healthier, more beautiful tomorrow.
Three "&"s that connect to the future
- & LOCAL COMMUNITY
- Harmony with the local community
Connecting with the community will make the city's attractions shine brighter and create new services and experiences. The more such excitement spreads, the more energetic both the business and the community will become! We will create a “fun future” that we will nurture together.
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Artwork reflecting the city's culture
The hotel exhibits artwork created in collaboration with local studios. The artwork includes braided cord works by “Domei,” which inherits traditional techniques from the Edo period, and acrylic resin art by “toumei,” a collaboration of artisans and designers. Please experience the culture and history of the city through art.
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Participation in community events
We actively support local activities such as “Peace of Light,” an art installation that projects a fantastic scene on Shinobazu Pond at night, and the “Shinobazuikemachi Study Group,” which aims to create a walkable town. As a member of the community, we will contribute to the revitalization of the city and the creation of community.
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The charm of the region through fragrance
Two original aromas inspired by the lotus flowers of Shinobazu Pond were jointly developed with “At Aroma,” a company specializing in fragrances. One is a deep floral aroma that spreads behind the greenery, and the other is a sacred and serene aroma reminiscent of incense. Please feel the charm of the area through the fragrance.
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Together with local artists
The artwork “Osaka’s Best” by comedian-artist Taizo, and original background music by the Osaka-born rock band UNDER GRAPH are just a few highlights.
Various works by local artists decorate &Here OSAKA NAMBA, enhancing guests’ travel memories with the distinct charm of Namba.
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Co-creation with the generation that bears the future
Together with students from Tokyo Communication Arts College (TCA), we create artworks to decorate the hotel. We provide learning opportunities through lectures by the creators, hotel tours, and participation in graduation and promotion exhibitions. In addition, the hotel collaborated with the Tokyo College of Biotechnology to create “SHINOBAZU AQUA,” inspired by the lotus of Shinobazuno Pond, and “Holz,” an original aroma stick that expresses the world of the great writers of Japan.
- & ENVIRONMENT
- Connection with the environment
The hotel aims to reduce CO2 emissions by introducing renewable energy to the electricity used in the hotel. In addition, the latest environmentally friendly technologies that reduce energy consumption are used in an effort to reduce environmental impact.
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New Style of Amenities
We have introduced an “amenity bar” where guests can pick up the amount of amenities they need at the front desk instead of having them in their rooms at all times. This reduces waste and plastic waste. In addition, environmentally friendly biomass amenities are used, and used toothbrushes and hairbrushes are collected from a recycling box in the guest room. The collected amenities are recycled at a recycling plant and transformed into new amenities and hotel fixtures.
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Utilization of Loss Plants
The hotel's courtyard welcomes plants that would otherwise have been discarded after serving their purpose at events and offices. The plants are rested in a greenhouse to recover their root functions, and are then regenerated with hands-on care so that they can blend in with the new soil. Through these efforts, we hope that people's awareness will gradually change from “throw away” to “make the most of” these plants.
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Utilization of renewable energy
Our goal is to switch 100% of the electricity used in &Here-owned buildings to renewable energy by FY2030. We will continue to generate electricity from solar power generation and actively introduce renewable energy sources to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions. We will continue to do what we can do now for the future.
- & PEOPLE
- Connection with people
We promote Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) by respecting staff with diverse international and backgrounds. The smiling faces of our staff will lead to a “enjoyable” and “relaxing” stay for our guests of various nationalities as well as Japanese.
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Fair workplace regardless of nationality
At &Here, we value creating a workplace where everyone has equal opportunities regardless of nationality, gender, or cultural background. With the same hiring standards and working conditions, we create an environment where different talents can flourish and deliver the best hospitality to our guests from all over the world.
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Creating an environment that values diversity
We value each person's culture and faith, and aim to create a safe working environment for all staff members. We respect the identities of each staff member by allowing those who need to pray to do so during prayer time and by allowing them to wear hijab. By bringing together multinational staff members and working while recognizing each other's values, we are able to provide more attentive hospitality. We value an environment that allows us to create a more enjoyable and comfortable space.
Efforts to Achieve the SDGs
The Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), adopted at the United Nations Summit in September 2015, consist of 17 goals that should be addressed globally and it is important to contribute to their achievement.
In order to grow sustainably with society and be “a company that continues to be chosen”, &Here will work to solve social issues, including the SDGs, through our business activities and contribute to both our sustainable growth and the realization of a sustainable society.
