Environmentally Conscious Model Store

First GUSTO store with virtually zero CO2 emissions opens
Uses 100% renewable electricity, reducing CO2 emissions by approx. 88 tons per year

Skylark Group has opened an environmentally friendly Gusto restaurant in accordance with its sustainability policy to realize a decarbonized society.
Gusto Higashi-Murayama Shiyakusho-mae store, which opens on August 11, uses 100% renewable energy for electricity by introducing solar power generation equipment and CO2-free electricity. In addition, carbon-neutral city gas is introduced to reduce CO2 emissions to virtually zero for both electricity and gas, resulting in an annual reduction of approximately 88 tons of CO2 emissions.
The store is a sustainable store that also actively utilizes DX, aiming to improve customer convenience while creating a comfortable working environment for all employees.

Decarbonization Target for Skylark Group：
Long-term Target：Virtually Zero by 2050

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Toward a Decarbonized Society

Solar Power Generations

Supported by: Looop Inc.

A 54.72kWh photovoltaic power generation system has been installed on the roof of the store to conserve energy. All the electricity generated by the system is used for the store's operation, which is equivalent to 30% of the total electricity required by the store.

CO2-free Electricity

Supported by: CD Energy Direct Co.,Ltd.

With 100% of the power sources procured by CD Energy Direct emitting virtually zero CO₂ through the use of non-fossil certificates with tracking information to renewable energy, the remaining 70% of power used for store operations that cannot be covered by solar power is also virtually CO₂ emission free.

Carbon-neutral City Gas

Supported by: Tokyo Gas Co.,Ltd.

Carbon-neutral city gas is a city gas that is considered CO2-free on a global scale by utilizing natural gas which offsets the greenhouse gas generated in the process from mining to combustion of natural gas with CO2 credits generated by environmental conservation projects in emerging countries and other regions (carbon-offsetting). This store uses carbon-neutral city gas from Tokyo Gas.

LED Lighting

Reduce power consumption and heat generation

Ceiling Fan

Circulates air inside the store and improves energy efficiency in the air conditioners

High-side light

Reduce power consumption by bringing in natural light, and using less lighting during daytime

Photosensors

Installed in restrooms and some other areas to reduce power consumption

Sensor-sensitive Exterior Lighting

Use of sensors rather than timers to turn on/off exterior lighting, and signs to reduce employee workload

Improving the work environment for employees

ECO Air Conditioning

ECO air conditioning with reduced energy use
(0.5t CO2 reduction per year)

Simultaneous air supply/exhaust hood

Kitchen airing equipment with reduced outside air load. Improves the work environment (25% improvement in outside air load)

Installation of Outside Air Conditioner

Supplies conditioned air from the outside to the kitchen in the summer and winter to improve the work environment.

Total Heat Exchanger

By transferring the indoor heat that is discarded during exhaust to the air, energy can be saved and a comfortable space can be created.

Heat Insulating Material

Improve building insulation and reduce energy consumption from air conditioners

Effective Use of Resources

Rainwater Utilization

Rainwater from the roof is used for sprinklers for plants.
Reduces flooding and other water damage caused by torrential rains

Recycled Glass Lighting

Recycle discarded fluorescent lamps and upcycle them as pendant lighting

Re-made Furniture

Remake and reuse damaged furniture from existing stores

Kitchen Equipment Reuse

Reuse kitchen equipment and reduce waste

Use of Recycled Building Materials

Use of recycled materials such as coal ash from thermal power plants, used coffee beans, and other waste materials

Use of Local Timber

Partially using local timber "Tokyo no Ki, Tama Timber" which leads to local revitalization through forestry and lumber industry.
Proper harvesting to utilize planted and nurtured trees is important for environmental preservation, and contributes not only to carbon fixation but also the environment by reducing transportation energy (CO₂ emissions), as "Tokyo grown, Tokyo consumed".

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DX Promotion

We actively utilize IT digital technology in the store experience from the time customers enter the store to the time they leave, aiming to improve the quality of customer service through collaboration with people and to create a comfortable working environment for our employees.