Euglena, ORC, JTB Cooperate for Sustainable Tourism: Achieves Reduction of Environmental Load and Promotion of Remote Islands by Flying with Biofuel

(Euglena) Euglena Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "Euglena"), Oriental Air Bridge Co., Ltd. (hereinafter "ORC") and JTB Corporation (hereinafter "JTB") aim to realize a carbon-free society and are sustainable through the promotion of remote islands. We will work together on community development. As the first step, JTB planned and released a scenic flight tour over Goto Fukue Island with an ORC aircraft that introduced Our biojet fuel (hereinafter "SAF _{* 1}") "SUSTEO _{* 2}". increase.

　Domestic and overseas efforts are accelerating toward the realization of carbon neutrality in 2050. Prior to this initiative, Euglena Co., Ltd. and ORC Co., Ltd. announced a capital and business alliance in 2017 with the aim of realizing SAF flights and further promoting the remote island region of Nagasaki Prefecture. In addition, ORC and JTB have long endeavored to create a new travel style that combines the sustainability, sociality, and topicality of tourism on remote islands in Kyushu.

　This time, JTB (Travel Planning / Implementation: JTB Royal Road Ginza) will release a tour to fly over Goto Fukue Island with ORC's equipment equipped with the SAF "SUSTEO" manufactured and sold by Our. .. We aim to promote remote islands in Goto City, Nagasaki Prefecture, including the Goto Islands Geopark, while contributing to the reduction of environmental impact by using sustainable aviation fuel. Based on the knowledge gained from this project, the three companies will continue to jointly study for the realization of sustainable tourism and community development through the promotion of a carbon-free society and remote islands.

● Product name: Nagasaki's wings equipped with environmentally friendly "bio-jet fuel" "ORC" aircraft for sightseeing flight over Fukue Island, Goto Stay at Goto Retreat ray for 4 days
● Release date: Friday, July 15, 2022 11:00
● Minimum number of participants: 14 people (maximum 25 people)
● Travel price: 490,000 yen per person (for 1 room for 2 people), 580,000 yen (for 1 room for 1 person) (This product departs from and arrives at Nagasaki Airport)
● Digital pamphlet: https://ebook.jtb.co.jp/book/?A5660#1
● Travel planning and implementation: JTB Royal Road Ginza
● Others: From the viewpoint of prevention of new coronavirus infection ・ The event may be canceled or part of the course content may be changed depending on the weather.

① Sightseeing over Goto Fukue Island with ORC equipment equipped with bio-jet fuel
(2) Relax for 3 consecutive nights at Goshima Retreat ray, a hotel that uses renewable energy and is scheduled to open in August 2022.
③ Lunch provided by Our corporate chef Shusaku Toba-This day-only local production for local consumption meal using seasonal ingredients of Goshima and nutritious Euglena to enjoy at a private restaurant renovated from the old school building-
④ Visit the Goto Tsubaki Distillery, which challenges the making of craft gin using camellia, a specialty of Goto, before opening.

■ Located in the westernmost part of Kyushu, in the southwestern part of the Goto Islands, nature such as the cobalt blue sea and white sand beach, fishing and marine sports that can be enjoyed throughout the four seasons, and the world cultural heritage "Hidden Christian Sites in Nagasaki and Amakusa Region" that tells the history of Christianity. An island full of history and full of charm. Certified as "Japan Geopark" in 2022.

■ Profile of Shusaku Toba
After working as a J-League trainee and an elementary school teacher, he entered the world of cooking at the age of 31. 2018 "sio" opened. The store has been awarded one star for three consecutive years since Michelin Guide Tokyo 2020. Currently, we have 8 stores in various formats nationwide. The motto is "Increase the denominator of happiness". Since June 2021, he has been appointed as a corporate chef of Euglena Co., Ltd.

【Euglena Co., Ltd.】Head Office: Minato-ku, Tokyo, President & CEO: Mitsuru Izumo
　In 2005, we succeeded in establishing the world's first edible outdoor mass culture technology for microalgae Euglena (Japanese name: Astragalus). In addition to the development and sale of foods, cosmetics, etc. that utilize microalgae Euglena chlorella, etc., we also manufacture and develop biofuels and provide genetic analysis services. In addition, since 2014, we have been continuously implementing the "Euglena GENKI Program" to deliver Euglena cookies with abundant nutrients to children in Bangladesh. "Sustainability First" is defined as Euglena philosophy, and we are developing our business.
・Euglena homepage: https://euglena.jp

[Oriental Air Bridge Co., Ltd.] Headquarters: Omura City, Nagasaki Prefecture, President: Adult Doll Kuni
　ORC is a regional airline based in Nagasaki. We are committed to solving the problems of remote islands in various ways, not just transportation. There are many assets such as the rich nature of remote islands, the hidden Christian-related heritage that is a World Heritage Site, the efforts for natural energy such as the world's largest tidal current power generation, and the unique ecosystem built by various endemic species. By co-creating such wonderful assets with the region, we are aiming to be "the airline that delivers the most value to the region in Japan".
・ Oriental Air Bridge Service Site: https://www.orc-air.co.jp/

[JTB Corporation] Headquarters: Shinagawa-ku, Tokyo, Executive Officer and CEO: Eijiro Yamakita
　JTB is working on a "regional exchange project" that digs up and polishes Takara (resources) in the region and connects the energetic region where people gather to the power (revitalization) of Japan as a whole. We will continue to connect people to people, people to places, people to things, create new value, and work to revitalize the region. In addition, on the occasion of the 110th anniversary of our founding, we will further accelerate our efforts for sustainability in the business domain "Exchange Creation Business" and aim to "realize a rich and sustainable society".
<For details on JTB's regional exchange business, please refer to the following service site>
・ JTB corporate service site (for local governments and government agencies): https://www.jtbbwt.com/government/

<JTB Royal Road Ginza>
At the luxury travel specialty store "Royal Road Ginza", we are working on planning and proposing trips that fulfill our customers' interests, goals and thoughts by making use of our knowledge. Wealthy people and business owners are also very interested in social contribution and SDGs. We will continue to propose sustainable trips, emphasizing genuine experiences that represent the local culture, understanding of different cultures, protection of local cultural heritage, consideration for the environment and communities. ..
・ JTB Homepage (Royal Road Ginza): https://www.jtb.co.jp/luxurytravel/ READ MORE

^{* 1 SAF: Abbreviation for Sustainable Aviation Fuel, which refers to sustainable aviation fuel.

* 2 SUSTEO: The name of a biofuel manufactured and sold by Euglena, which emits CO ₂ during the fuel combustion stage, but the plant that is the raw material. Since algae and algae absorb CO ₂ by photosynthesis during the growth process, it is expected to contribute to the realization of carbon neutral, in which the amount of CO ₂ emitted when fuel is used is substantially plus or minus zero.}