- 1. SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITYWhat is Sands Eco 360
?The Sands Eco 360, Global Program for theSustainable Development,
is the result of the unionbetween Las Vegas Sands best practices
intechnology and in methodology in the sustainabilityfield.Sands
Eco 360 is based on three pillars:people, the planet and the
benefit. The first pillar isthe commitment that LVS has with its
employees inthe creation of a safe and healthy workingenvironment,
and the commitment to improving thequality of life of the
communities in which it operates.The second pillar is the
commitment to sustainabledevelopment to minimize the ecological
impact oftheir buildings. The third one is based on themanagement
of recycling, energetic efficiency andrenewable energies
programs.LVSC covers four key areas on sustainability:These pillars
include areas such as the conservation of The sustainable building
of their resorts. Purchasing policies. energy and water, recycling,
working directly with providersto innovate new products to be more
sustainable and the Environmental policies. Outsourcing their best
practices and innovations education of its employees, customers and
communities toto help others be more respectful with thelearn how
to coexist with and respect theenvironment environment. These
practices do not minimize the luxury(employees,
customers,Administrations and experience that distinguishes all of
LVSC Resorts.corporations).
2. SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITYWhy was Sands Eco 360
created?The answer is very simple. Many of theproperties of LVS are
in geographical areaswhere there is lack of natural resources,
suchas Las Vegas. Sands Eco 360 is acomprehensive, wide way to
respect andprotect the local environment, naturalresources, climate
and cities where LVSChas created its touristic resorts.Mission:Las
Vegas Sands is committed to protectingthe environment and to being
a sustainablecorporation of tourism development at aglobal level.In
order to achieve these goals, it develops Improving its visitors
touristic experienceand implements environmental practices onits
various touristic resorts and on all of its Improving the quality
of life of thefuture projects, what means:communities whereits
resorts arelocated Protecting natural resources Cooperating in a
responsible, rigorous Offering its professionals a safe,
healthymanner with operatorsandworking environment Governments. 3.
SOCIAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL RESPONSIBILITYLas Vegas Sands
FoundationLas Vegas Sands Foundation is a non-profitorganization
that offers assistance to charitycenters and organizations that
focus onimproving the quality of life of people.Being an exemplary
company and a goodcitizen is a built-in part of Las Vegas Sands
andall members of its team. LVSC is leader in thecountries where it
operates, since it offers itsprofessionals a model working
environment bysupporting the communities in which they live.The
Foundation carries out the mission ofsupporting charitable
organizations and causesto help young people, to promote a
healthylifestyle and to expand their educationalopportunities. It
also promotes organizationsthat focus their efforts on helping
minoritycommunities improving the most disadvantagedareas.