IMPORTANT 2025 DEVELOPMENTS
ISO 14001 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT SYSTEM RE -CERTIFICATION
In 2025, Sands China once again passed the ISO 14001 Environmental Management System recertification, covering 100% of its operations. This year, we strengthened supplier collaboration by introducing contractor environmental performance evaluations and requiring key contractors to disclose environmental impacts through an environmental management plan, In 2025, Sands China has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Macao electrical company Companhia de Electricidade de Macau (CEM), joining forces with Macao’s six gaming concessionaires to drive collaborative action between the energy and hospitality sectors. This agreement reflects a shared commitment to tackling climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions and accelerating the transition to a sustainable, low-carbon economy. Through this MOU, all parties will work together on strategies, projects, and innovative technologies fully aligned with Macau SAR’s environmental policies and climate goals to achieve net-zero targets. Transportation: Sands China continued its Cotai Water Jet carbon offset program, which encourages passengers to purchase carbon offsets with their ticket purchases as well as underwriting passenger offsets on one day each month. To celebrate Earth Day, we contributed to the Sands ECO360 Carbon Neutral Programme on behalf of every passenger and encourage participation in the program for a greener voyage. as well as to propose mitigation strategies to reduce their impacts on the environment. We also ask vendors to share current emissions data and indicate whether they have greenhouse gas reduction targets aligned with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi). These efforts strengthen our supply chain and drive progress toward responsible sourcing.
STRIVING FOR TRAINING
RESULTS AND IMPACT
Sands China launched the AI Upskilling Programme as a preparatory and educational initiative to strengthen internal expertise and future readiness. Designed to equip participants with a solid understanding of emerging AI trends and practical applications, the programme ensures the organization remains informed and agile in adopting emerging technologies. The programme encompassed curated LinkedIn Learning modules to build foundational knowledge, an intensive training experience at Huawei's Hangzhou Training Center with hands-on practice in large language model development, and workshops focused on AI tool selection, practical application, and ethical use.
ADVANCING REVITALIZATION IN LOCAL COMMUNITY
At the Iec Long Firecracker Factory and other areas of the city, creativity and cultural storytelling merge in unexpected ways. One of the standout installations is the Lobster Firecracker and the Lobster Cockerel specially designed for Macao, as part of the pop art icon Philip Colbert's Macao art takeover, expanding an initial maritime tourism campaign to a city-wide art extravaganza. This imaginative display features a towering 4-meter stainless steel Lobster Firecracker and a sitting Lobster Mushroom at Iec Long Firecracker Factory. These efforts are part of our commitment to Sands China's Community Revitalization Programme, which has consistently embraced art, whether inspired by nature or culture as a core element.