Sands ECO360° Quarterly “A Quarterly Insight into LVSC Sustainability Activities” By: Mandy Martin, Global Sustainability Manager Highlights of this issue >>> Clean the World in Asia Creating Climate Wealth Workshop Earth Day Activities Q2 2013 MBS Carbon Verification a Success Once again, Las Vegas Sands disclosed our carbon footprint to the Carbon Disclosure Project, an organization that holds the world’s largest collection of climate change, water and forest-risk data. In 2012, Las Vegas passed the auditors test; this year, Marina Bay Sands followed suit with another successful verification. Big News >>> Sir Richard Branson: No Climate Change Virgin “Climate change is the biggest economic growth and job creating opportunity of our generation,” said Branson, founder of Carbon War Room and 400 other organizations under the Virgin Group. L-R: George Tanasijevich, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marina Bay Sands, Sir Richard Branson, Jose Maria Figueres, President, Carbon War Room. Under the umbrella of Branson’s Carbon War Room initiative, the inaugural Creating Climate Wealth Workshop was hosted by Marina Bay Sands (MBS) in May 2013. The purpose of the event was to “identify profitable opportunities that climate change offers.” To do so, MBS helped bring together a unique mix of 250 select thought-leaders and industry experts to participate in workshops related to five industry tracks. Marina Bay Sands’ President and Chief Executive Officer George Tanasijevich spoke at the event, saying, “Hosting Carbon War Room’s Creating Climate Wealth (CCW) workshops at the Sands Expo and Convention Center is in line with our objectives in ensuring that our business complies with that of an eco- sustainable organization. This is further proof to the fact that Green business is indeed good business.” At the end of the day, the industry experts developed solutions that are concrete, actionable and ultimately capable of accelerating, deploying and exploiting clean technology. The workshop elevates sustainable theories into practices – practices that will have lasting positive environmental impacts. New Launch >>> Sands China Partners with Clean the World to Set up Shop in Asia According to the World Health Organization, thousands of children around the world die each day from illness and diseases that can be prevented by washing with bar soap. To combat this issue, Clean the World, the largest global recycler of hotel amenities, collects soap from hotels (like ours) and distributes it worldwide. The organization partnered with Sands China in June to establish its first international presence in Hong Kong and Macao. “With our new soap cleansing and recycling facility, we target to collect and recycle 100 metric tons of soap in our first year in the region,” said Shawn Seipler, Co-founder and CEO of Clean the World. “Partnering with Sands China…is a significant step towards our expansion in Asia.” This initiative also helps protect the environment by diverting waste from incinerators and landfills by repurposing the millions of bars of soap discarded daily.
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Sands ECO360° Quarterly “A Quarterly Insight into LVSC Sustainability Activities”
By: Mandy Martin, Global Sustainability Manager
Highlights of this issue >>>
Clean the World in Asia
Creating Climate Wealth Workshop
Earth Day Activities
Q2 2013
MBS Carbon Verification a Success
Once again, Las Vegas Sands disclosed our carbon
footprint to the Carbon Disclosure Project, an
organization that holds the world’s largest collection of
climate change, water and forest-risk data. In 2012, Las
Vegas passed the auditors test; this year, Marina Bay
Sands followed suit with another successful verification.
Big News >>>
Sir Richard Branson: No Climate Change Virgin
“Climate change is the biggest economic growth and job creating
opportunity of our generation,” said Branson, founder of Carbon
War Room and 400 other organizations under the Virgin Group.
L-R: George Tanasijevich, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marina Bay
Sands, Sir Richard Branson, Jose Maria Figueres, President, Carbon War Room.
Under the umbrella of Branson’s Carbon War Room initiative, the inaugural
Creating Climate Wealth Workshop was hosted by Marina Bay Sands (MBS) in
May 2013. The purpose of the event was to “identify profitable opportunities
that climate change offers.” To do so, MBS helped bring together a unique mix
of 250 select thought-leaders and industry experts to participate in workshops
related to five industry tracks.
Marina Bay Sands’ President and Chief Executive Officer George Tanasijevich
spoke at the event, saying, “Hosting Carbon War Room’s Creating Climate
Wealth (CCW) workshops at the Sands Expo and Convention Center is in line
with our objectives in ensuring that our business complies with that of an eco-
sustainable organization. This is further proof to the fact that Green business is
indeed good business.”
At the end of the day, the industry experts developed solutions that are
concrete, actionable and ultimately capable of accelerating, deploying and
exploiting clean technology. The workshop elevates sustainable theories into
practices – practices that will have lasting positive environmental impacts.
New Launch >>>
Sands China Partners with Clean
the World to Set up Shop in Asia
According to the World Health Organization, thousands of
children around the world die each day from illness and
diseases that can be prevented by washing with bar soap.
To combat this issue, Clean the World, the largest global
recycler of hotel amenities, collects soap from hotels (like
ours) and distributes it worldwide. The organization
partnered with Sands China in June to establish its first
international presence in Hong Kong and Macao.
“With our new soap cleansing and recycling facility, we
target to collect and recycle 100 metric tons of soap in our
first year in the region,” said Shawn Seipler, Co-founder
and CEO of Clean the World. “Partnering with Sands
China…is a significant step towards our expansion in Asia.”
This initiative also helps protect the environment by
diverting waste from incinerators and landfills by
repurposing the millions of bars of soap discarded daily.
Competition >>>
A total of 652 Marina Bay Sands Team Members participated in the I Will If
You Will challenge by submitting a picture promoting ‘lights out’ for Earth
Hour, 2013. As such, 652 trees were planted in the Atlantic Forest to support
the Nature Conservancy’s Plant a Billion Trees campaign. The Atlantic Forest
is on the brink: only 12 percent of its original area remains and only 7 percent
of it is well conserved. Forest restoration activities – like purchasing trees –
are essential to rebuild the Atlantic Forest.
Prizes were distributed to Team Members who had the most-creative photos.
Two photo contest winners, Karina Peh and Alex Pang (far left), along with
the sustainability team pose with the De-Light Award in MBS’ SkyPark.
MBS Earns Esteemed De-Light Award
As part of I Will If You Will, Las Vegas Sands (LVS) committed
to plant a tree for each participating Team Member at the
property that had the highest Earth Hour participation rate.
Ask the experts >>>
You are what you eat: Green!
Macao creates an ‘Eat. Green.’ menu that is green both
environmentally and in terms of personal health.
Mandy Martin (Global Sustainability Manager, LVS): What
was the motivation to create healthier menu options?
Knut Becker (Exec. Dir., F&B, Sands Cotai Central): A green,
well-balanced diet is the key to a healthy body and mind.
Eating healthfully can boost energy and productivity.
MM: What are some of the options available?
KB: Some of my favorites are the vegetarian mushroom
burger, seafood casserole, and low sugar desserts of course!
MM: How does eating green also help the environment?
KB: The choices we make in our diets have a direct impact
on our planet. According to a 2006 report by the United
Nations Food and Agriculture Organization, a meat diet
causes more greenhouse gases than either transportation or
industry. While it’s not necessary to go strictly vegan, it does
help the planet to reduce the amount of meat consumed.
Also, processed foods tend to be more resource intensive to
produce, so eating more fresh food – those fruits and
vegetables – is better for the environment.
I Will If You Will Pledge Fulfilled
The Las Vegas hotel operations team installed windows,
trusses and re-enforcing beams and painted and caulked
eves on a job site build for Habitat for Humanity. They
volunteered in response to the I Will If You Will recyclables
collection drive and also donated funds to the organization.
“Just knowing that the time spent on the work site will
have a positive impact on someone’s life is an incredible
feeling.” – David Jackson, Hotel Operations, V|P
World Hunger Day >>>
$7,500 SG & 284 Care Packs of Non-Perishable
Food Donated to Fight Hunger in Singapore Marina Bay Sands matched every Team Member
dollar raised at a bake sale to benefit a local charity,
Willing Hearts. This volunteer-based non-profit
guides underprivileged, needy, and other
marginalized adults and children toward
rehabilitating and reinstating themselves in the
community as productive citizens.
A major part of the charity’s contribution is through
soup kitchens, where they serve about 75,000 meals
a month. MBS also organized a canned food
collection campaign that followed shortly after the
bake sale. Over 30 volunteers packaged the food into
care packs which were also donated to the charity.
Thank you MBS Team Members for giving back!
Earth Day >>>
Bethlehem showed recycling videos powered by bicycles, recycled
5,692 pounds of Team Member electronics, had Team Members sign a
recycling pledge, distributed tree saplings and planted trees.
Macao Team Members attended a public Environmental Awareness
Investigation Release conference hosted by the Macao government
and were encouraged to practice sustainable habits at home.
Las Vegas distributed Earth Hour photo prizes, enjoyed green
cupcakes, hosted Club Ride to showcase alternative transportation, and
learned about home energy audits from EnergyFit Nevada.
Singapore held a plastic bottle recycling drive and took Team
Members on eco-friendly field trips to the local recycling plant, Marina
Barrage, Edible Garden City, and NEWater Centre.
E-Recycling, Cupcakes, Field Trips, Prizes and Energy Audits, Oh My!
Las Vegas Sands’ Team Members celebrated Earth Day by enjoying a plethora of activities all across the globe.
Global Standards >>>
Sustainable Development
Standards Created
The Sustainable Development Standards
provide Las Vegas Sands’ with sustainable
owner project requirements for new
development projects or remodels and
renovations of existing properties.
With the addition of company specific
sustainability guidelines and requirements,
the standards are largely derived from the
Leadership in Energy and Environmental
Design (LEED) rating system. The document
outlines preferences in site development,
water and energy conservation, waste
management and recycling, material
selection and indoor environmental quality.
Green Meetings >>>
We’re Loving It!
In Las Vegas, exceptional waste
management methods fed into the
92% McDonald’s diversion rate.
Aggressive recycling and donation goals
were set – and exceeded – by Sands Expo
for the month-long McDonald’s event. To
achieve the goals, we helped train the
McDonald’s staff regarding composting,
recycling and sustainability in general.
Multi-stream recycling allowed more
upstream sorting, a first for a McDonald’s
event. Also, bottled water, hygiene kits,
plastic sheeting and play place equipment
were among the more than 8,800 pounds
of goods donated. Cheers to Sands Expo!
In the Next Issue >>>
2012 Environmental Report Addendum Released
Green Key at Sands Bethlehem
Sands ECO360o Horticulture Display in Las Vegas
You’ve Been Seen Going Green
We like to take this opportunity to highlight exceptionally green Team
Members. We’re thrilled to award you the Sands ECO360o Green Star!
Geraldo Tao: Quality Management
Manager, C&E (Sands China)
Geraldo is an exceptional example of
truly living green - both in his
professional and personal life.
Working hand-in-hand in Macao with
Luisa Geraldes, Dir. of Sustainability,
Geraldo jumped in to implement the
Green Meetings program in Macao,
taking the lead in developing the
planning tool, brochure and procedures,
as well as conducting extensive training for the entire team.
“He likes to go above and beyond and is always coming up with new
initiatives,” complimented Jenny Yu, Dir. Of Global Sustainability (LVS).
He offered to develop the Chinese version of the Green Meetings
collateral, took the initiative to research and develop sustainable food
options for clients and encouraged his team to conserve energy by
turning off lights and air conditioning during lunch.
We’re told that Geraldo is also an expert on sustainable lifestyles.
Megan Verholy: Brand Manager
(Sands Bethlehem)
When it comes to stepping up to the
sustainability plate, few have done so
with the level of enthusiasm as Megan!
Megan was instrumental in leading the
charge for the I Will If You Will, Earth
Hour and Earth Day activities in
Bethlehem. She even convinced Sands
Bethlehem President Robert DeSalvio to
pedal a bike that powered a movie
projector in Team Member Dining.
Also, the Green Meetings program would not be in place today if it
weren’t for Megan’s dedication. She led the feasibility analysis,
designed the collateral, implemented policies and coordinated training.
What’s up next for Megan? She’s full steam ahead in helping Sands
Bethlehem earn the Green Key certification – stay tuned next quarter.
*New* Letters to ECO360o
This section gives us the opportunity to share notes from
guests or clients regarding sustainability at our properties.
Electric Car Charging a Hit in LV
“The ability to charge while we were there was the main
reason we chose the Venetian. If we hadn't been able to
charge we would definitely have stayed elsewhere… It's
now practical to take a long road trip in an EV. I drove from
San Jose, CA to stay with you. People making a trip like that
NEED to charge in order to be able to get home. It's not
just a convenience; it's a necessity… Thanks again. ”
Competitions >>>
The verdict is in! Table Games
from Sands Macao was found
‘guilty’ for fashioning the
Greenest Corner. Almost 4000
Team Members voted from the
12 finalists as selected by the
Green Jury. The corners were
judged on their functionality,
accuracy of recycling bin colors,
and overall ‘wow’ factor.
The departments with the top
12 Green Corners also received a
special award plaque for their
effort and support.
Congratulations to Sands Macao
Table Games team and thank
you to all participants!
Green Jury Selects Greenest Corner
A total of 41 offices in Macao fired up their creative and
green vibes for a competition to create the ‘greenest
corner’ by decorating it using eco-friendly products.
