Plastic Bottle Elimination at 16 Facilities and 2,000 Rooms: Aiming to Reduce 28.8 Tons of Plastic Annually

Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts Co., Ltd. has decided to discontinue the provision of drinking water in plastic bottles and other disposable containers in approximately 2,000 rooms across 16 of its operated hotels, replacing them with in-room water servers. The rollout will begin sequentially in fiscal year 2026, with the goal of completing the transition by fiscal year 2027, aiming for an annual reduction of 28.8 tons of plastic (equivalent to approximately 1.15 million 500ml plastic bottles).

The company is committed to achieving sustainable tourism by minimizing environmental impact while providing guests with a superior travel experience.

### Background of the Initiative
Global issues such as marine plastic pollution and global warming due to CO2 emissions are social challenges that the tourism industry cannot ignore. As a hotel operator reliant on beautiful natural environments and regional resources, the company believes it is increasingly required to operate with consideration for reducing environmental loads.

Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts has already been implementing initiatives such as plastic-free amenities by incorporating circular economy principles. This time, focusing on the plastic bottles consumed daily during stays, the company decided to fundamentally review its service delivery.

This initiative is not just about environmental consideration but also about redefining the stay experience itself. By providing a circular stay experience that does not assume disposability, the company aims to create a system where guests can naturally participate in environmental efforts while balancing comfort, experiential value, and sustainability.

### Details of the Initiative

**Elimination of Plastic and Paper Containers in Approx. 2,000 Rooms**
Traditional provision of water in plastic bottles and other disposable containers will end in some guest rooms at the target facilities.

**Installation of Water Servers in Each Room**
Rooms that discontinue disposable containers will be equipped with water servers featuring purification functions. Guests can use as much water as they need at any time.

**Carafes, Glasses, and Mugs Provided in Rooms**
Reusable carafes, glasses, and mugs will be permanently placed in guest rooms where disposable containers are eliminated.

**Setting Specific Plastic Reduction Targets**
By FY2027, the company aims to eliminate disposable containers in 16 facilities and approx. 2,000 rooms, targeting a reduction of 28.8 tons of plastic, equivalent to 1.15 million 500ml bottles.

### Target Facilities
The initiative is planned for the following 16 facilities:
- Suiran, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Kyoto
- Shisui, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Nara
- IRAPH SUI, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Miyako Okinawa
- Tokyo Marriott Hotel
- Fuji Marriott Hotel Yamanakako
- Karuizawa Marriott Hotel
- Izu Marriott Hotel Shuzenji
- Lake Biwa Marriott Hotel
- Nanki-Shirahama Marriott Hotel
- Westin Sendai
- Courtyard by Marriott Shin-Osaka Station
- Courtyard by Marriott Hakuba
- Hotel Laforet Nasu
- Laforet Hakone Goura Yunosumi
- Laforet Ito Onsen Yunoniwa
- Hotel Laforet Shuzenji

### Sustainability Activities of Mori Trust Hotels & Resorts
The company promotes various initiatives for a sustainable society:
- **Plastic Reduction in Amenities:** Since January 2023, the company has reviewed amenity provision, reducing cumulative plastic waste by 49.9 tons by March 2026.
- **Renewable Energy:** Started at Tokyo Marriott Hotel, Westin Sendai, and Courtyard by Marriott Tokyo Station since 2023.
- **Environmental Conservation:** Activities such as Kumano Kodo trail restoration and coral planting education in Miyako Okinawa.