Mercure Sapporo - Sustainability and Environmental Policy

At Mercure Sapporo, we are committed to promoting sustainable practices that prioritize environmental conservation in our daily operations. Our dedication to environmental responsibility and sustainability forms a core pillar of our hotel management, as we strive to bring social and environmental benefits to the surrounding community. We recognize our role in the global tourism industry and are committed to the long-term sustainable operation of our activities, actively contributing to the sustainable development of the entire industry.

Key Initiatives at Mercure Sapporo:

• Reducing Environmental Impact: We aim to reduce the environmental impact of our business activities and participate in environmental conservation efforts.
• Continuous Environmental Performance Monitoring: We regularly monitor our environmental performance and set appropriate environmental goals.
• Reducing Our Environmental Footprint: We reduce our footprint by conserving energy and water.
• Minimizing Waste: We minimize waste production and actively focus on reduction, reuse, and recycling.
• Use of Sustainable Products: We strive to use organic, eco-labeled, fair trade, locally produced, and seasonal products wherever possible.
• Staff Education and Training: We provide education and regular training for staff on environmental and sustainability issues.
• Encouraging Guest Participation: We encourage our guests to participate in environmental activities.
• Raising Awareness: We work to raise awareness of environmental and sustainability issues.
• CSR Policies: We develop CSR policies that address social, cultural, economic, quality, human rights, health, risk, and crisis management concerns.

《Stay》

Water

• We use environmentally-friendly detergents for room cleaning.
• Water flow within the facility is set at 8 liters per minute.
• Water quality for both tap and well water is regularly tested by third-party agencies in compliance with legal standards.
• Tap water is safe for drinking.
• Showerheads and faucet taps are equipped with water-saving features.
• Through a system developed with Schneider Electric, water usage is measured and recorded to support conservation efforts.

Energy

• To reduce carbon dioxide emissions, we have switched to LED lighting throughout the hotel.
• Our air conditioning is managed by an HVAC control system.
• A system created with Schneider Electric tracks and records the usage of electricity, gas, and waste, with efforts to minimize and reduce consumption.
• Information regarding sheet and towel replacement is available in guest rooms.
• Paper towels, tissue paper, and toilet paper are all environmentally-friendly products.

Plastic Reduction

• Used coffee capsule cases and cellophane from guest rooms are collected and recycled.
• For environmental reasons, we do not provide single-use plastics in guest rooms.
• Takeaway coffee cups and lids, straws, takeout containers, and utensils in the restaurant are all made from paper or wood.

《Eat》

Waste Management

• Waste is meticulously sorted in compliance with legal regulations.
• Food waste is collected by the Sapporo Environmental Public Corporation and used as fertilizer for poultry farming.
• Used oil is processed by partner companies and recycled as a resource.
• Through a system developed with Schneider Electric, general waste (compressed), industrial waste, and food waste are measured and recorded to support food waste control and reduction efforts.

Sustainable Food

• Our restaurant offers vegan and vegetarian menu options.
• We do not serve any food derived from endangered or protected species.

《Explore》

Partnerships

• We source food primarily from local suppliers in Hokkaido.
• We work with suppliers who are committed to sustainable development.

KANEKA

POKKA SAPPORO Food & Beverage Ltd.

MITSUMOTO COFFEE

Nestlé Nespresso K.K.

JTB Trading, Inc.

UCC

DAITO AMENITY GOODS & TOTAL PLAN

Biodiversity

We are committed to reducing single-use plastic waste. For more details, please see here.

We participate in tree-planting activities with our partner, PRESENT TREE.

We introduce places where you can deepen your connection with and appreciation for nature:

Nakajima Park

Odori Park

Maruyama Park

Soseigawa Park

Ecorin Village

Takino Suzuran Hillside Park Forest Adventure

Eniwa North Safari Sapporo

We provide information on the nearest rental bicycles:

Sapporo Share Cycle – Porocle

No chemical pesticides or fertilizers are used in our facility’s green spaces. Irrigation is done using rainwater.

Human Rights

• We respect the human rights of our staff in accordance with the Accor Ethics and CSR Charter.
• We ensure fair employment opportunities for women and local minority groups, with over 45% of management positions held by women.
• We comply with all international, national, and regional laws, including those related to environment, health, safety, and labor.
• We strictly prohibit forced and child labor.
• In accordance with occupational health and safety laws, smoking is prohibited throughout the facility, except in designated smoking areas.