For Climate Change and Water Security
Our Planet
We're committed to ensuring the long-term environmental health of our regions as sustainable tourism destinations by practicing responsible development and reducing our impact on the natural environment.
Priorities
Our award-winning Sands ECO360 global sustainability program guides our commitment to minimizing environmental impact and promoting sustainable practices through three core areas of focus.
GREEN BUILDINGS
ENVIRONMENTALLY RESPONSIBLE OPERATIONS
GREEN MEETINGS AND EVENTS
Recognition
CDP A Lists
FTSE4Good
Index
LEED Platinum
Sands Expo and Convention Centre (Singapore)
LEED Gold
ArtScience Museum (Singapore)
2021 Macao Green Hotel Awards - Gold
The Venetian Macao
The Parisian Macao
Four Seasons Hotel Macao Cotai Strip
Macau Energy Saving Activity 2021 Excellence Award
Sands Macao
The Parisian Macao
Strategy
Our dedication to preserving our planet’s natural resources is not only a promise – it’s an area of consistent leadership in the hospitality industry. We continuously evolve initiatives in our six key areas of focus to address emerging trends, incorporate the latest technologies and environmental practices, and foster even greater environmental stewardship.
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ENERGYENERGY EFFICIENCYDesign buildings that conserve electricity and deploy new technologies to reduce energy consumptionRENEWABLE ENERGYSeek out renewable energy solutions, including on-site solar thermal and solar photovoltaic systems
Targets
Sands ECO360 is aligned with internationally recognized frameworks such as the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), with a specific focus on the objectives most relevant to our operations in the areas of energy, water and waste.
SDG 6: Clean Water and Sanitation
Water is integral to the experience we provide for our guests, and we balance luxury with responsibility. We utilize nonpotable water sources whenever possible to cool our towers and for landscaping and fountains. We also continually explore innovative water technologies and implement water conservation procedures.
SDG 7: Affordable and Clean Energy
Our resorts comprise millions of square feet in building space, requiring energy to heat, cool and operate. Since 2016, we have implemented more than 250 projects to reduce electricity and natural gas consumption as well as greenhouse gas emissions.
SDG 12: Responsible Consumption and Production
Every day, thousands of visitors enjoy the benefits of our resorts. By diligently targeting ways to eliminate waste, reuse, replace and recycle, we proactively manage our company’s waste output.
Our Program: Sands ECO360
Our responsibility to the planet is as important to us as our commitment to the comfort and wellbeing of our guests and Team Members. Sands ECO360 works to minimize our environmental impact and reflects our vision to lead the way in sustainable building development and resort operations through three key initiatives.
Green Buildings
We incorporate innovative building design and responsible construction practices to preserve biodiversity and minimize the immediate impact of our developments. Our focus on sustainable building design and development provides a firm foundation for conserving natural resources during ongoing operations.
Environmentally Responsible Operations
We implement environmentally sound operational practices to reduce natural resource consumption, improve air quality and enhance the health and comfort of our guests and Team Members. We have a methodical focus on reducing the impact of our ongoing operations and integrate sustainability into all facets of our business.
Green Meetings and Events
We offer a holistic approach to providing sustainable options for meeting planners, clients and attendees. Our 360-degree focus on all aspects of meeting and event planning reflects our objectives to reduce waste, incorporate environmentally sound materials and practices, and create efficiencies in every step of the process.
Work
We have identified a set of priority issues that are most important to protecting our planet.
Learn more about work in these areas:
– Energy
– Water
– Waste
– Procurement
– Food
– Transportation
Resources
Read more about our impact, and access important tools and disclosures.
ESG Reports
ESG Material Issues Brief
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Sands ECO360 Newsletters
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Environmental Responsibility Policy
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Assurance Statements
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GRI Indices
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CDP Responses
Corporate Giving Guidelines
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