outlets provided menus featuring plant-based meat and seasonal vegetables. The resort also hosts an Alternative Wednesday campaign in which TeamMember dining rooms offer plantbased protein items. Combined, Marina Bay Sands’ programming and engagement efforts resulted in the procurement of nearly 44,000 pounds of plant-based protein in 2022. TRANSFORM I NG THE SEAFOOD SUPPLY CHA I N Working in partnership withWorldWide Fund for Nature (WWF) since 2015, Marina Bay Sands has charted a pathway to pioneer the latest in sustainable seafood initiatives. The program aims to build a future that protects oceans by transforming the resort’s supply chain through guidance fromWWF on seafood sourcing, supplier engagement, verification of data and traceability, and chef education. In addition, Marina Bay Sands has supported eight farms across Malaysia and Singapore in their work withWWF’s aquaculture improvement programs. In 2022, the program was extended to include an additional farm in Singapore. Since joining the program, all farms have shown significant improvement across the activities required to meet the ASC certification for farmed seafood. One farm has reached the necessary milestones and is currently seeking certification. 63 More information and data on sourcing can be found in the Appendix on page 63. SOURC I NG In striving for sustainability with the thousands of goods and services we procure, our aim is to select products, packaging and suppliers that have a positive impact on the environment and our communities. AT A GL ANCE P I L L AR Planet STRATEGY Sourcing Sustainable Food Source ingredients friendly to the environment and biodiversity Building Design and Renovation Integrate energy-saving and eco-conscious products and materials Resort Operations Incorporate sustainable options into business processes and the guest experience As a result, procurement strategies are constantly evolving to address the latest sustainable guidelines and supply availability. For example, changing developments with sustainable seafood certified by the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) and Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) requires ongoing monitoring. In late 2022, the MSC certificate for lobster sourced from the Gulf of Maine was suspended due to the negative impact of the fishery on North Atlantic right whales. These circumstances affected our sustainable spend, while reduced resort visitation has continued to alter purchasing and impose budgetary restrictions, making sustainable sourcing more difficult in 2022. Accomplishments Our procurement teams incorporate emerging sustainability requirements into purchasing guides for a variety of products relevant to our business, including seafood, vegetables, coffee, tea, lighting, paints and paper. Seafood: We integrate sustainable seafood products frommenu creation and ingredient selection to final sourcing, continuously working with our chefs to develop sustainable dishes and procure certified seafood. We rely on trusted certifications such as MSC and ASC to ensure our purchases are from well-managed and sustainable fisheries that protect the marine environment. In 2022, Sands China’s Churchill Table restaurant expanded the number of sustainably sourced menu options in celebration of United Nations World Oceans Day, and Marina Bay Sands hosted tastings to encourage chefs to use available sustainable alternatives and replaced seabass served in Team Member dining rooms with stock from a farm supported by the Aquaculture Improvement Program. Further information on ocean health can be found in biodiversity on page 19. Plant-Based Alternatives: Beyond our seafood scope, another focus is to source products that support wellness while reducing our carbon footprint. As a result, we are expanding plant-based and alternative-protein offerings at restaurants and TeamMember dining rooms. This past year, Marina Bay Sands partnered with the Wellness Festival Singapore on a Meatless May campaign in which eight food and beverage $6.7M Sustainable seafood sourced globally 29% Sustainable coffee, tea and beverages sourced globally 79% Sustainable bed linens sourced globally 99% Sustainable paper hygiene products sourced globally Given the vast array of products our resorts purchase, we prioritize the categories with large spend, combined with assessment of meaningful sustainable impact and clear environmental criteria. Each category has its own unique requirements and ever-changing dynamics, compounded by the fact that many products are made of a mix of materials with their own ecological and social considerations. Photo Credit: WWF Singapore APPENDIX GOVERNANCE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OUR PERFORMANCE INTRODUCTION OUR STRATEGY 17 CLOSING
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