Sands Surpasses Key Environmental, Social and Governance Targets

The company's new report highlights achievements in workforce development, community volunteerism and carbon emissions reduction.

Apr. 9, 2026 at 5:19pm

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Las Vegas Sands has released its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, showcasing the accomplishment of its 2021-2025 ambitions across its People, Communities and Planet pillars. The company surpassed targets for workforce development investments, community volunteer hours, and scope 1 and 2 emissions reductions during the reporting period.

Why it matters

Sands' ESG performance highlights its commitment to sustainable business practices and community engagement, which have helped the company maintain its reputation as a responsible corporate leader during a challenging period for the hospitality industry.

The details

Key achievements include spending over $270 million on workforce development, contributing more than 290,000 employee volunteer hours, and reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54% from a 2018 baseline. The company also made progress in other areas like local procurement, philanthropic giving, and waste diversion.

  • Sands released its latest ESG report in April 2026, covering the 2021-2025 reporting period.
  • The company surpassed its 2021-2025 ESG targets by the end of 2025.

The players

Sands

A leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts, with properties in Singapore and Macao.

Katarina Tesarova

Senior vice president and chief sustainability officer at Sands.

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What they’re saying

“The 2021-2025 reporting period was a time of resilience and sheer determination to reach our targets with the significant challenges the pandemic brought to the hospitality industry in the early part of the cycle.”

— Katarina Tesarova, Senior vice president and chief sustainability officer

What’s next

Sands will continue to build on its ESG achievements and work towards new sustainability goals for the next reporting period.

The takeaway

Sands' ability to surpass its ambitious ESG targets during a challenging period demonstrates the company's commitment to sustainable business practices and its positive impact on the communities where it operates.