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.
BUILDING DESIGN AND DEVELOPMENT
RESORT MANAGEMENT AND OPERATIONS
MEETING, EVENTS AND ENTERTAINMENT
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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LOW-CARBON TRANSITIONENERGY EFFICIENCYDesign buildings that conserve electricity and deploy new technologies to reduce energy consumption during ongoing operationsRENEWABLE ENERGYSeek out renewable energy solutions, including on-site solar thermal and solar photovoltaic systems and renewable energy creditsTRANSPORTATIONTransition guest shuttle buses to electric and clean-fuel sources and leverage carbon offsets for hard-to-decarbonize air and ferry travel
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.
SDG 14: Life Below Water
From protecting waterways near our resorts to prioritizing procurement of sustainable seafood options, we are focused on preserving water ecosystems through region-specific strategies that are guided by international standards and in partnership with leading nongovernmental organizations.
Our Program: Sands ECO360
Our responsibility to the planet is as important to us as our commitment to the comfort and well-being 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.
Building Design and Development
Sustainability is built into our resorts from start to finish. We begin with smart design and integrate technology to reduce future impact in operations. Throughout construction, we implement practices that preserve resources and mitigate harm to the local ecology. Our approach incorporates sustainability into the entirety of our buildings’ life cycles.
Resort Management and Operations
The heart of our environmental strategy focuses on establishing responsible practices that drive efficiency. We accomplish this objective by continually enhancing our processes, incorporating the latest technologies and leveraging sustainability best practices to improve performance, all with seamless integration to ensure an exceptional guest experience.
Meetings, Events and Entertainment
Shaping modern meetings, events and entertainment offerings means curating experiences with environmental responsibility, wellness and community engagement in mind. Our holistic approach integrates these principles into planning and execution to ensure we foster sustainability every step of the way.
Our Work
We have identified a set of priority issues that are most important to protecting our planet.
Learn more about work in these areas:
- Low-Carbon Transition
- Water Stewardship
- Plastic and Packaging
- Sourcing
- Waste
Resources
Read more about our impact, and access important tools and disclosures.
ESG Reports
ESG Material Issues Brief
Sands ECO360 Newsletters
Environmental Responsibility Policy
Assurance Statements
GRI Indices
CDP Responses
Corporate Giving Guidelines
Request Support — Visit the Sands Cares corporate giving portal to submit a proposal
Sands Diversity Statement 2023
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