Corporate Bits | lVS recognized by dow jones for corporate sustainability efforts

Las Vegas Sands Corp. has once again been recognized by the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) for its industry-leading corporate sustainability efforts.

Sands is the only Integrated Resort company included on the DJSI North America.

“This designation speaks to our commitment to continually strengthening our corporate social responsibility performance, as well as maintaining our drive toward positive business impact in the regions we serve,” said Robert Goldstein, president and chief operating officer of Las Vegas Sands.

The DJSI is one of the most highly recognized indices for corporate sustainability.

Sands drives its People, Planet and Communities corporate social responsibility platform through programs including the Sands ECO360 global sustainability program; the Sands Cares corporate giving and community engagement program, the Project Protect initiative focused on responsible gaming, anti-money laundering and human trafficking prevention practices; and Sands Academy, a global team member development program.

Melco kicks off lifestyle series aimed at promoting responsible gaming

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited has introduced “The Art of Living” lifestyle series with the objective of communicating the importance of responsible gaming. It is aimed specifically at women, but open to all.

The gaming operator announced in a statement that the workshop is followed by a lifestyle learning activity and is open to the community without charge. The workshop and activities are set to take place on a bi-monthly basis.

The launch for this series kicked off with a flower arrangement class taught by the Floral Design Manager of Studio City attended by 20 women at the Gaming Employees Home Association Center in Macau Peninsula.

Upcoming workshop themes include, among others, social media, fitness and art appreciation.

Akiko Takahashi, executive vice president, chief officer of Human Resources and Corporate Social Responsibility of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said, “The objective […] is to introduce and reiterate the importance of responsible gaming to members of the community, and forms part of Melco’s continued efforts supporting the Macau SAR government’s policies to develop a responsible gaming culture via outreach to our patrons and members of the general public.”