Sands China gets S&P nod for ESG achievements

Sands China Ltd positioned within the Top 1 p.c in two editions of the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for this yr.

The firm ranked first within the Yearbook’s China and Global editions due to its endeavours in environmental, social, and governance (ESG.)

This recognition highlights Sands China’s accomplishments throughout its three company duty pillars: People, Community and Planet. 

Sands China can also be the one firm within the Casinos & Gaming business class to attain this distinction, and this was made doable by means of the joint efforts of 26,000 workforce members and neighborhood companions.

CEO and govt director Grant Chum stated: “We are thrilled and honoured to be recognised by S&P Global for our efforts in corporate sustainability. We extend our gratitude to our team members for their dedication to supporting the company’s sustainable development strategy as we strive for excellence in ESG.”

Sterling efficiency

Over 1,700 firms throughout 60 industries from mainland China, Hong Kong and Macao have been assessed within the China version of the 2024 yearbook. Sands China was one in all solely 12 firms attaining Top 1 p.c ESG efficiency.

In the Global version, Sands China was amongst solely 66 firms that scored Top 1 p.c ESG efficiency. The yearbook assessed over 9,400 firms throughout 62 industries.

Sands China’s distinctive ESG efficiency is exemplified by its 2.33 million hours of workforce coaching in 2023 and a 17.5% discount in gasoline emissions forward of schedule.

In addition, the corporate’s volunteer workforce, the Sands Cares Ambassadors, has contributed greater than 310,000 hours of voluntary neighborhood service over time.