Las Vegas Sands 2024 ESG Report: Workforce, Emissions & Community Achievements
Las Vegas Sands has published its newest environmental, social, and governance (ESG) report, highlighting its 2024 achievements aligned with the corporate responsibility goals set for the 2021-2025 period.
The company notably exceeded two out of three key targets related to workforce development and community volunteerism, while also outperforming its science-based emissions reduction goal of 17.5%. These objectives reflect Sands’ commitment across its People, Communities, and Planet responsibility pillars.
By the end of 2024, Sands invested $220 million in workforce development, surpassing its People pillar goal of $200 million by 2025. In that year alone, the company allocated almost $38 million toward enhancing job skills and career training for its employees, hospitality workers, and local labor markets.
Sands also exceeded its Communities pillar goal by accumulating 255,955 Team Member volunteer hours between 2021 and 2024, surpassing the 250,000-hour target. In 2024, employees contributed 33,132 volunteer hours supporting over 70 nonprofit organizations.
Regarding environmental efforts, Sands reduced its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% in 2024, well ahead of its 17.5% reduction target based on 2018 levels. This progress was driven by energy efficiency measures and ongoing purchases of energy attribute certificates.
In 2024, the company introduced its inaugural low-carbon transition plan, establishing a new emissions reduction target of 30% by 2025. This goal complements the existing 17.5% target and aligns with the Paris Agreement’s objective to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
Beyond these main goals, Sands advanced various initiatives within its People, Communities, and Planet pillars throughout 2024:
The company notably exceeded two out of three key targets related to workforce development and community volunteerism, while also outperforming its science-based emissions reduction goal of 17.5%. These objectives reflect Sands’ commitment across its People, Communities, and Planet responsibility pillars.
By the end of 2024, Sands invested $220 million in workforce development, surpassing its People pillar goal of $200 million by 2025. In that year alone, the company allocated almost $38 million toward enhancing job skills and career training for its employees, hospitality workers, and local labor markets.
Sands also exceeded its Communities pillar goal by accumulating 255,955 Team Member volunteer hours between 2021 and 2024, surpassing the 250,000-hour target. In 2024, employees contributed 33,132 volunteer hours supporting over 70 nonprofit organizations.
Regarding environmental efforts, Sands reduced its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 50% in 2024, well ahead of its 17.5% reduction target based on 2018 levels. This progress was driven by energy efficiency measures and ongoing purchases of energy attribute certificates.
In 2024, the company introduced its inaugural low-carbon transition plan, establishing a new emissions reduction target of 30% by 2025. This goal complements the existing 17.5% target and aligns with the Paris Agreement’s objective to limit global temperature rise to 1.5°C.
Beyond these main goals, Sands advanced various initiatives within its People, Communities, and Planet pillars throughout 2024:
- People: Beyond workforce development, Sands spent $3 billion sourcing goods and services from local businesses and SMEs globally, supporting regional economies and jobs. Additionally, $26 million was invested in diverse suppliers. The company runs numerous programs to foster workforce growth and local business development, including training for employees and procurement academy opportunities for suppliers.
- Communities: Alongside volunteer efforts, Sands donated $12 million to nonprofit organizations and focused on strengthening these groups through funding and mentorship. The Sands Cares Accelerator, a flagship capacity-building program, supported its fourth graduating nonprofit in 2024. Sands China prioritized community revitalization, investing in preserving Macao’s cultural landmarks and empowering local entrepreneurs.
- Planet: Along with meeting emissions goals, Sands improved operational waste diversion by 6% compared to 2019, surpassing its 5% target for 2025. Food waste management also improved, with 29% of food waste being prevented, rescued, or diverted against a 25% target. Potable water use intensity decreased by 11% from 2019 levels, exceeding the 3% reduction goal. The company is also progressing toward eliminating single-use plastics by moving to fully sustainable Sands-branded water bottles, reaching 62% in 2024, and increasing the purchase of cage-free eggs from 3% in 2023 to 18% in 2024, aiming for 100% by 2028.
Katarina Tesarova, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer, stated, “In 2025, our focus will be on closing remaining gaps to meet our 2025 goals while continuing momentum in areas where we have already succeeded. We are inspired to set even higher targets as we conclude this reporting cycle and prepare for the next phase from 2026 to 2030.”
Highlighting its 2024 performance, Sands earned recognition on the 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices, Newsweek’s 2025 America’s Most Responsible Companies list, and the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025—ranking in the top 10% for global ESG scores. It was also the only U.S.-based company in the casinos and gaming sector to be featured in the yearbook.
Click here to know more details on the company’s corporate responsibility accomplishments and initiatives.
Highlighting its 2024 performance, Sands earned recognition on the 2024 Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices, Newsweek’s 2025 America’s Most Responsible Companies list, and the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook 2025—ranking in the top 10% for global ESG scores. It was also the only U.S.-based company in the casinos and gaming sector to be featured in the yearbook.
Click here to know more details on the company’s corporate responsibility accomplishments and initiatives.
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