DHL Express Partners Conrad Tokyo and Soap Cycling to Deliver Recycled Soaps to Disadvantaged Communities

• DHL supports the international shipping of used soaps collected from Conrad Tokyo
• Recycled soaps to be distributed to the communities in need in Asia

DHL Express, the world’s leading international express service provider have partnered with Conrad Tokyo and Hong Kong-based non-profit organization, Soap Cycling to assist with the international shipping of recycled soaps to disadvantaged communities in Asia.  

The partnership ceremony between DHL Express and Conrad Tokyo was held at Conrad Tokyo on Tuesday, October 15. Under the partnership, approximately 100kg   of used soaps will be collected from guest rooms at Conrad Tokyo annually and shipped to Soap Cycle. Soap Cycle will recycle these used soaps into new soaps and distribute them to people in developing countries.

Tony Khan, President and Representative Director of DHL Express Japan said, “We are engaged in activities around the world to realize our purpose of “connecting people, improving lives. We are very pleased to leverage DHL's solid global network and participate in this meaningful initiative to help disadvantaged communities refine their environment's hygiene and sanitary conditions. By recycling used soaps, we can also reduce environmental pollution stemming from discarded used soaps.”

Before the partnership ceremony, DHL Express received 90 kg of used solid soap from Conrad Tokyo on Tuesday, August 20 for the first batch and shipped them to Soap Cycling in Hong Kong.  Soap Cycling is a Hong Kong-based non-profit organization providing free recycled soap to those in need.  Used soaps are reproduced, and transformed into new soaps, which are then distributed to people in Asian countries and regions in need of hygiene products.

Neil McInnes, Regional General Manager - East Japan, Okinawa and General Manager Conrad Tokyo said, “At Conrad Tokyo, we are deeply committed to sustainability and fostering a positive relationship with the environment and our community. We strive to offer guests a meaningful stay, enriched by activities that make a lasting impact. We are proud to collaborate with DHL and Soap Cycling in our innovative soap recycling initiative. By combining the strengths of our three organizations, we aim to contribute to a more sustainable future and a healthier society."

More than 100,000 DHL Group employees participate in various volunteering activities worldwide every year, driven by the purpose of "Connecting People, Improving Lives". These activities are supported by the Group’s four main Corporate Responsibility focus areas: GoGreen, GoHelp, GoTeach and GoTrade, which contribute to the United Nation’s Sustainability Development Goals (SDGs).