Swissôtel Nankai Osaka - Luxury hotel - Green Globe Accreditation

Swissôtel Nankai Osaka Receives
Green Globe Accreditation

OSAKA, JUNE 2024 – Swissôtel Nankai Osaka has received certification from Green Globe, making the hotel the first Accor property in Japan and the first City Hotel in Japan to successfully achieve the accreditation. The certification acknowledges the hotels ongoing commitment and dedication to sustainable operations.

Shane Edwards, General Manager said, “The Green Globe certification is a testament to Swissôtel Nankai Osaka’s sincere passion and deep commitment to sustainability. Operating in an industry where recycling, sustainability and utilisation of single use plastic remains to be a challenge, this recognition serves as a benchmark not only for the hospitality sector, but also for other industries in the country.”

Green Globe Certification

Green Globe is a global sustainability assessment that adheres to internationally recognised standards for managing and operating travel and tourism businesses sustainably. The evaluation focuses on sustainable and environmentally conscious practices within the travel and tourism sector. Headquartered in California, USA, Green Globe operates under a global license and is recognised in more than 83 countries, and is affiliated with the United Nations World Tourism Organization (UNWTO).

The Green Globe certification symbolises the highest standard of sustainability and environmental responsibility in the travel and tourism industry. It is awarded based on accredited criteria that cover sustainable management, socio-economic development, cultural preservation, and environmental conservation. Click here to learn more.

The Honorable Consul General Voltaire Mauricio of the Philippine Consulate General in Osaka,
with Swissôtel Nankai Osaka General Manager Shane Edwards

Sustainability at the Swissôtel Nankai Osaka

The Green Globe recognises the sustainable practices that Swissôtel Nankai Osaka has been implementing in its operations. These include using sustainable seafood throughout all restaurants, maintaining relationships and sourcing/purchasing from local businesses (within 160 kilometres or 100 miles), and conserving an in-house vertical garden that grows a selection of herbs, vegetables and edible flowers used in applicable culinary operations. These are just some of the efforts to help eliminate and reduce the hotel’s carbon footprint.

Swissôtel Nankai Osaka proudly collaborates with brands that have similar sustainable values, including Dilmah and Nespresso. Through Dilmah producing the first ethical tea committed to sustainability and with 93% of Nespresso coffee being sustainably sourced with a 32% globally used coffee recycling rate, both brands closely share the hotel’s core sustainable beliefs. The hotel continues its efforts not only within the hotel but also in the community, in partnership with Consul General Voltaire Mauricio of the Philippine Consulate General in Osaka. By donating items and amenities to the local charity Philippine Cares Calamity Assistance Rehabilitation Efforts Services, scheduled donations from the hotel not only promote waste reduction, but also support the local community.

“As the first ACCOR property in Japan to receive this recognition, we are deeply committed to continue paving the way for implementing practices that not only involve the hotel, but with the communities and partners that we work with,” added General Manager Shane Edwards.

Swissôtel Nankai Osaka prioritises engaging team members in sustainable efforts. The hotel conducts staff trainings on reducing energy and water consumption as part of sustainability orientation and promoting ethical practices with reuse and recycling initiatives active around the property.

Discover more about the hotel’s sustainability practices here.