HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO (https://www.hotelthemitsui.com), located in the heart of Kyoto City, in front of the World Heritage site Nijo Castle (Address: 284 Nijo Aburano-koji-cho, Aburano-koji Nijo Sagaru, Nakagyo-ku, Kyoto City, Kyoto Prefecture, General Manager: Yushi Kaseda), has obtained the international eco-label "Green Key," awarded to environmentally conscious accommodations and restaurants. Following the acquisition of the international sustainability certification "VERIFIEDTM Responsible Hospitality" by Forbes Travel Guide in June 2026, this latest certification confirms that HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO's environmental conservation efforts meet the highest global standards. "Green Key" is a globally recognized international eco-label awarded to facilities that meet the strict criteria of 150 items across 13 categories set by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE), established in Denmark in 1994. Currently, over 9,000 facilities in 90 countries worldwide are certified, symbolizing environmental protection and sustainable operations. This certification is a significant step in embodying HOTEL THE MITSUI KYOTO's brand concept, "EMBRACING JAPAN’S BEAUTY." Under the mission of passing on Japan's beautiful nature and culture to the future, we will continue to contribute to the realization of a sustainable society by integrating environmental consideration with the sophisticated hospitality unique to our hotel. Examples of Sustainable Initiatives: ■ Food Cycle with Partner Farms In collaboration with a partner farm in Kyotango, used coffee grounds from the hotel are dried and utilized as fertilizer. The pesticide-free vegetables grown there are procured by the hotel and used in our breakfast menu and various restaurant dishes. ■ Consideration for Plastic Reduction To reduce single-use plastics, we have introduced eco-friendly amenities such as toothbrushes made from natural bamboo and mineral water served in aluminum cans. ■ Reuse of Food Scraps and Waste Oil