ESG OVERS I GHT Corporate governance of ESG matters begins at the highest levels of our company, with overall responsibility under the purview of our board of directors. Our company’s directors and executives share a philosophy that a solid governance structure ensures proper company management in the interests of all stakeholders. Primary oversight of our ESG strategy has been delegated to the nominating and governance committee of the board. The committee reviews and assesses the company’s ESG goals, policies, programs and reporting, and briefs the board on topics as deemed necessary. The audit committee of the board oversees financial risk exposure, information and data security risk, and general ERM, which includes ESGrelated risks. The compensation committee oversees and approves compensation and incentive programs for members of senior management. In 2022, executive management compensation targets included ESG metrics for the second time. Business-Level Governance The company’s chief executive officer and president and chief operating officer provide overall direction for our People, Communities and Planet corporate responsibility pillars and oversee our performance in these areas. With oversight by the board, the most senior members of our executive team are responsible for implementing our ESG policies and programs. Environment Our governance practices in the area of environmental sustainability are guided by the Sands ECO360 global sustainability program, which integrates operational standards and procedures across all properties and businesses worldwide. Our chief sustainability officer is responsible for sustainability and climate-related topics, projects and initiatives, and leads the global sustainability team. Social Governance of our People pillar initiatives in the area of workforce development falls under our chief financial officer, who oversees the company’s human resources organization. Our community engagement program, Sands Cares, which guides our initiatives to address the health of our communities, and our DEI program are managed by our senior vice president of global communications and corporate affairs. Governance The broad range of checks and balances and practical corporate governance policies and procedures are managed by Sands’ compliance and legal departments, under the leadership of our global general counsel. The company’s ERM program is the responsibility of our chief financial officer. Supply chainrelated ESG topics and risks are overseen by the chief procurement officer. Supporting our overall Code of Business Conduct and Ethics, the Sands Supplier Code of Conduct ensures suppliers comply with applicable laws, codes and regulations for their business jurisdictions and meet our standards in the areas of protecting human rights, maintaining stringent health and safety practices and being responsible to the environment. Privacy and Cybersecurity We are committed to protecting the privacy and personal information of our guests and Team Members. Through policies, standards and standard operating procedures, appropriate administrative, technical and physical safeguards are implemented and maintained in alignment with operational directives. We assess, test and monitor the effectiveness and suitability of information security program safeguards on a routine basis and evaluate and adjust the program as appropriate based on material changes in company operations and plans or other circumstances that may have material impact on the program’s performance. Policy Engagement Our commitment to business ethics includes compliance with rules, regulations and standards governing our interaction with government officials, including our disclosure and accountability regarding political contributions and expenditures. The company’s political expenditures are made in support of the interests of Sands and not the personal political interests of any of its officers and directors. Our Policy on Corporate Political Contributions and Expenditures governs corporate political contributions, memberships and contributions to trade associations, and other campaign expenditures by Sands and its majority-owned subsidiaries. 83 More information and data on responsible business topics can be found starting on page 83. APPENDIX GOVERNANCE SOCIAL ENVIRONMENT OUR PERFORMANCE INTRODUCTION OUR STRATEGY 41 CLOSING
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