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.
Recognition
LEED Gold
For Building Design and Construction (Las Vegas Corporate Headquarters)
LEED Platinum
For Building Operations and Maintenance (Sands Expo and Convention Centre, Singapore)
LEED Gold
For Building Operations and Maintenance (ArtScience Museum, Singapore)
LEED Silver
For Building Design and Construction (The Parisian Macao)
2024 TIME and Statista
World’s Most Sustainable Companies
FTSE4Good Index
Sands China (2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)
Macao Green Hotel Awards - Gold
Sands Macao (2021)
The Venetian Macao (2020)
The Parisian Macao (2020)
Four Seasons Hotel Macao Cotai Strip (2020)
The Londoner Macao (2019)
Strategy
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.