Oversight and Responsibilities Our CSO is responsible for managing environmental topics, including biodiversity, as part of the Sands ECO360 global sustainability program and reports directly to the president and COO. Regional sustainability departments manage and implement initiatives at the property level, working closely with other departments as needed. Policies • Environmental Responsibility Policy • Sustainable Procurement Policy • Bluefin Tuna Sourcing Restriction Policy Targets and Commitments Our program supports UN SDG 14: Life BelowWater. Strategy Biodiversity has emerged as an ESG topic that is increasingly important to our business. Historically it had been addressed as part of our strategies for water and sourcing. We are continuing to evolve our biodiversity strategy and have been developing and refining our approach around the most relevant priorities and outcomes. Deforestation: We aim to reduce reliance on materials and products, such as palm oil, high-volume wood and paper products, and agricultural commodities, such as coffee and cocoa, that contribute to deforestation. Ocean Health: We work to protect marine environments and safeguard vulnerable species. We prioritize sustainable seafood procurement for our restaurants and create region-specific sustainability strategies guided by international standards and partnerships with leading nongovernmental organizations. Nature Conservation: We preserve local ecological systems through environmental education and carbon offsets. We also partner with regional water champions to reinvigorate biodiverse ecosystems, increase resiliency, preserve ecologically significant waterways, provide ecosystem services that reduce flood risk and sequester carbon, and engage communities with awareness activities. Training and Communications At this early stage of strategy evolution, we have focused on our regional sustainability teams for training on biodiversity. Evaluation and Adjustments We continue to evaluate the indicators provided in the following tables to best represent our progress and inform our strategy. 1 In 2022, Sands operated 6 sites. 2 The Integrated Biodiversity Assessment Tool (IBAT) as developed by the IBAT Alliance was used as a foundation to determine proximity to areas designated as ecologically important or critical areas for biodiversity. 3 If IBAT determined site proximity to these sites, a deeper analysis was performed to verify if the site was within 2 km. 4 Further examination is needed to understand what endangered species may be near (defined as within 5 km) the areas where we operate. 5 Includes paper hygiene, printed goods, cased goods and upholstered goods. Biodiversity Assessment Operations Macao Singapore Number of sites with biodiversity impact assessment1 5 1 Number of protected areas within 50 km of sites2 15 19 Sites in close proximity to critical biodiversity (within 2 km)3 0 0 Threatened species that potentially occur within 50 km of sites4 512 3,239 Critically Endangered 5 36 Endangered 13 79 Vulnerable 14 269 Supply Chain Biodiversity Assessment 2022 Spend with potential impact to deforestation 2% Wood and paper products procured sustainably5 9% Spend with potential impact on ocean health 2% Seafood procured sustainably 24% MANAGEMENT APPROACH B I OD I VERS I T Y ( EMERG I NG TOP I C ) 2022 ESG REPORT 66
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