Sands China’s Integrated Resorts Go Dark for Earth Hour 2023
15 consecutive years of support
Sands China Ltd. observed Earth Hour 2023 at its properties March 25, turning off exterior lights and non-essential indoor lights for one hour in support of the annual global event. It is the company’s 15th straight year joining businesses and individuals around the world to support the annual global event. All Sands China properties took part in the lights-off activity: Sands Macao; The Venetian Macao; The Plaza Macao featuring Four Seasons; The Parisian Macao; and The Londoner Macao, comprising The Londoner Hotel, Londoner Court, St. Regis, Conrad, and Sheraton.
In addition to its yearly participation, Sands China has been taking the initiative since 2013 to observe Earth Hour each month. The company’s resorts turn off exterior lights, signage and marquees for one hour on the first Tuesday of each month, in an effort to maximise the positive environmental effects of the energy-saving movement.
Since 2019, Sands China’s various sustainability measures have resulted in 28 Million kWh of annualized energy savings to date.
Some highlights from 2022 include:
292 gigajoules of renewable energy generated by solar thermal hybrid system
2.2 million KWh energy saved
US$5.8 million invested in energy-efficiency projects
Emissions decreased 56% compared to a 2018 baseline (including impacts from the pandemic)
Completed installation of high-temperature heat pump at The Plaza Macao, replacing the need for liquid petroleum gas boilers
Installed high efficiency LED lights to reduce energy usage in nearly 2,155 rooms
Sands China’s awards and recognitions in 2022 include:
All certified Sands China hotels hold a Macao Green Hotel Gold Award: Sands Macao, The Venetian Macao, The Parisian Macao, Four Seasons, Sheraton, Conrad, St. Regis, and The Londoner Macao
Named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices (DJSI) DJSI World for the first time and DJSI Asia Pacific for the second consecutive year in 2022
Sands China’s environmental sustainability efforts are part of the Sands ECO360 global sustainability strategy, which utilises energy saving, resource recycling, conservation, and community engagement to help minimise the company’s environmental impact and lead the way in sustainable building development and resort operations.
