MANAGEMENT APPROACH PL AST I C AND PACKAG I NG 1 Sustainable materials include reusable or recycled polyethylene terephthalate (rPET). Oversight and Responsibilities Our CSO is responsible for managing environmental topics including plastic and packaging, and oversees the Sands ECO360 global sustainability program, reporting to the COO. Regional sustainability departments are responsible for managing and implementing plastic and packaging initiatives at the property level, working closely with other departments as needed. To support our plastic and packaging strategy, sustainability teams work jointly with procurement and other departments to assess and implement alternative solutions. Policies • Environmental Responsibility Policy • Sustainable Procurement Policy Targets and Commitments We set internal and external qualitative and quantitative targets, including a target to employ sustainable solutions for 100% of our Sands-branded water bottles by 2025. Our program supports UN SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production. Strategy We have set a primary focus on addressing our highest-volume singleuse disposables and packaging materials, including but not limited to single-use water bottles, in-suite amenities, travel kits and slippers, to-go containers, cutlery and coffee cups. For these items, we aim to eliminate, reuse, replace and recycle wherever possible. We are committed to optimizing materials and resources by eliminating unnecessary forms of consumption, moving to reuse models where feasible, replacing single-use materials with renewable and sustainable alternatives, and recycling as much as possible. Single-Use Disposables: We strive to eliminate problematic single-use plastic items that are more prone to escaping into the environment, polluting waterways and harming recycling systems, or to employ reuse models where possible. Packaging: We work to increase recycling of key categories such as cardboard, linen and plastic packaging, and reduce the amount of packaging used for in-suite guest amenities at our properties. Training and Communications Our sustainability teams engage and educate relevant departments on the importance of transitioning from plastic and packaging. Evaluation and Adjustments In our quest to consider alternative materials, we ensure their sustainability with quantitative evidence backed by science, using the principles of life cycle assessment for evaluation across many indicators. Sands-Branded Water Bottles 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 % by weight of total Sands-branded water bottles made from sustainable materials1 0% 0% 1% 46% 80% Total weight of Sands-branded water bottles made from plastic materials (MT) 558 497 100 149 147 Sustainablematerials are identified using life cycle assessments to quantify and compare the environmental impacts of different materials across all stages of the product’s life cycle.We consider rPETa sustainablematerial, as its carbon footprint is lower than nonrecycled PETor other assessed alternatives. Plastic and Packaging (% sustainable by weight) 0% 0% 1% 46% 80% 2025 Target: 100% Sands-branded water bottles are made from sustainable materials % achieved: 80% 2021 2022 2020 2019 2018 Target 2022 ESG REPORT 62
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