August 8, 2023
SKYLARK HOLDINGS CO., LTD.

【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 Holdings Co., Ltd. (Headquarters: Musashino, Tokyo; Chairman and CEO: Makoto Tani; TSE Prime
Market; Stock code: 3197) 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, will use 100% renewableenergy 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 CO 2 emissions.
The store will be a sustainable store that also actively utilizes DX, aiming to improve customer convenience
while creating a comfortable working environment for all employees.

Carbon neutral city gas
CO2 -free electricity
Solar power generation

CO2 emissions
Virtually ZERO

Decarbonization Target for Skylark Group：Long-term Target：Virtually Zero by 2050
Please see the link below for Scope 1-3 disclosures:https://corp.skylark.co.jp/en/sustainability/environment/climate/CO2 emissions

環境配慮への取り組みについて

Toward a Decarbonized Society

Virtually ZERO

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. (*Scheduled to start operation at the end of August.)

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 ofnon-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.
Wholesalepower
powerexchange
exchange
Wholesale

OthersHydro power※Plan for FY2023(over 30,000kw)

FIT Electricity
Renewable energy

Coal-fired thermal
thermal power
power
Coal-fired(excluding hydro power of
30,000 kW or more, and FIT electricity)

Oil-fired thermal powerNon-fossil certificates(renewable energy designated)
LNG-fired thermal power

Power Supply Configuration

CO₂-free menu
Gusto Higashi-Murayama Shiyakusho-mae store

Non-fossil certificatesCO₂ emission coefficient

0.000kg- CO₂/kWh

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 CO 2 credits
generated by environmental conservation projects in emerging countries and other regions (carbon-offsetting).
This store uses carbon-neutral city gas from Tokyo Gas.
By offsetting greenhouse gas emissions throughout the value chain with CO2 credits generated through forest
conservation and other means, emissions are considered zero on a global scale.

CO2 emissions in the LNG value chain

CO2 absorbed by forest conservation & afforestation
Virtually Zero Emission

LED Lighting

Reduce power consumption andheat generation

Photosensors

Installed in restrooms and someother areas to reduce power
consumption

Ceiling Fan

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

Sensor-sensitive
Exterior Lighting

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

High-side light

Reduce power consumption bybringing in natural light, andusing less lighting during
daytimeImproving the work environment for employees
ECO
Air Conditioning

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

Total Heat
Exchanger

By transferring the indoor heat thatis discarded during exhaust to theair, energy can be saved and acomfortable space can be created.

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 fromthe outside to the kitchen in thesummer and winter to improve
the work environment.

Heat Insulating
Material

Improve building insulation andreduce energy consumption fromair conditioners

Recycling
Effective Use of Resources
Rainwater
Utilization

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

Recycled
Glass Lighting

Recycle discarded fluorescentlamps and upcycle them aspendant lighting

Re-made Furniture

Remake and reuse damaged
furniture from existing stores

KitchenEquipment Reuse

Use of Recycled
Building Materials

Reuse kitchen equipment andreduce waste

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 andlumber industry.
Proper harvesting to utilize planted and nurtured trees is important for environmental preservation, andcontributes not only to carbon fixation but also the environment by reducing transportation energy (CO₂emissions), as "Tokyo grown, Tokyo consumed".

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Increased
convenience

DX Promotion

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

Floor Service
RobotsDigital Menu
Books

Ordering through digital menu
books, with notification function fortables where checks have been
paid

Table Payment
Service

QR code payment at the table

Serving food by robots and staff.
Kitchen layout that enables robots
to start from the kitchen

Smart In-ear
Announcements

Automated service request
announcements to employee in-ear
systems, linked to buttons pressedon digital menu books

Self-service Checkout
Counters

Cash-enabled self-checkout

Manned semi-self checkout
counters

For an introductory movie of Gusto Higashi-Murayama Shiyakusho-mae Store,
please click here（Japanese version only）
Store location：1-17-2 Honcho, Higashi-Murayama, Tokyo（Opening hours 7:00~24:00）【Company Information】
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SKYLARK HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
Makoto Tani, Chairman and CEO Minoru Kanaya, President and COO
Food services and related businesses
Prime Market of the Tokyo Stock Exchange （TSE code 3197）
2,977 stores including overseas locations （as of July 31, 2023）[Press Inquiries]
Public Relations, SKYLARK HOLDINGS CO., LTD.
TEL: +81-422-37-5310 E-MAIL: pr@skylark.co.jp

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