SDGs SDG Targets Why it Matters Location and Notes SDG 8 Decent Work and Economic Growth 8.5: Achieve full and productive employment and decent work for all women and men 8.7: Eradicate forced labor, end modern slavery and human trafficking 8.8: Protect labour rights and promote safe and secure working environments for all workers 8.3 Encourage the formalization and growth of micro-, small- and medium-sized enterprises 8.9 Promote sustainable tourism that creates jobs and promotes local culture and products Our resorts provide job and career path opportunities with a focus on robust training and professional development, supplier engagement, and hospitality education and job skills. Human rights protection is fully integrated into our business, with stringent processes and rigid standards to enforce our zero-tolerance policy for human rights violations. Sands material topic: Workforce development 2025 Target: Invest $200M in workforce development Reference: 2022 ESG Report, pp. 23–25 Sands material topic: Human rights Reference: 2022 ESG Report, p. 29 Sands material topic: Local business and partner development Reference: 2022 ESG Report, p. 34 Sands material topic: Cultural and natural heritage Reference: 2022 ESG Report, p. 36 SDG 10 Reduced Inequalities 10.2: Empower and promote the social, economic and political inclusion of all, irrespective of age, sex, disability, race, ethnicity, origin, religion or economic or other status We are an international company operating in three countries and serving customers from every corner of the globe – our diverse workforce is one of our greatest assets. Ensuring that our Team Members are valued, respected and appreciated has direct impact on our commitment to respecting and celebrating the heritage of our host communities and making all guests feel welcome. Sands material topic: Diversity, equity and inclusion Reference: 2022 ESG Report, pp. 26–27 Communities SDG 2 Zero Hunger 2.1: Ensure access to safe, nutritious and sufficient food Sands is uniquely positioned to assist in solving food insecurity issues. In conjunction with our environmental strategy around food management, we repurpose food from our resorts and engage with food-relief organizations to provide programmatic support, funding and volunteer time. Sands material topic: Hardship relief Reference: 2022 ESG Report, pp. 32–33 SDG 4 Quality Education 4.4: Substantially increase the number of youth and adults who have relevant skills for employment A strong educational foundation helps to create an effective workforce of the future, which positively impacts the economic and social health of our communities. Sands material topic: Education Reference: 2022 ESG Report, p. 37 SDG 11 Sustainable Cities and Communities 11.1: Ensure access for all to adequate, safe and affordable housing and basic services Ensuring our communities aim for their highest potential means helping to lift up people facing challenges. Whether providing support for people in need or aiding disadvantaged populations in overcoming barriers, we contribute our expertise and resources to support solutions in areas where we can create the greatest impact. Sands material topic: Hardship relief 2025 Target: Contribute 150,000 Team Member volunteer hours to our local communities Reference: 2022 ESG Report, pp. 32–33 SDG 17 Partnerships for the Goals 17.16: Enhance the Global Partnership for Sustainable Development Shared vision and shared goals help the world navigate challenges and unexpected difficulties such as the pandemic. We believe that combining complementary resources, skill sets and experiences will lead to continual progress toward permanent solutions in improving quality of life for all. Sands material topic: Local business and partner development Reference: 2022 ESG Report, p. 34 SDG I NDEX CONT I NUED 2022 ESG REPORT 92
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