Nevada's
largest employer partners with SNWA to offer extra water
savings incentives
LAS
VEGAS, March 21, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company")
announced today that it has partnered with the Southern Nevada
Water Authority (SNWA) to incentivize residential water
conservation for its more than 50,000 employees in Southern Nevada. Through a $500,000 grant to the SNWA Water Efficiency
Improvement Fund, MGM Resorts employees will earn additional
rebates when they take advantage of existing SNWA water savings
programs that target residential water conservation.
"In light of my pledge to the CEO Water Mandate and commitments
to water stewardship in the community, I'm proud to announce a
half-million-dollar grant that will educate and empower our
employees to make a meaningful impact on water conservation," said
Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President
of MGM Resorts. "We're committed to understanding and addressing
local water challenges, and this initiative reflects our dedication
to community involvement and water sustainability."
The program will educate employees on and enhance existing SNWA
incentives for the Water Smart Landscapes Rebate, the Smart
Irrigation Controller Rebate and the Smart Leak Detector Rebate. It
will also provide employees who request them with a water
conservation retrofit kit that reduces indoor water use, making
incentives available to apartment dwellers and non-homeowners.
Launching on World Water Day, a video training course assigned to
all Southern Nevada employees will
outline the severity of the area's water crisis, the areas in which
MGM Resorts is helping and amplify the existing incentives programs
provided by the SNWA.
In its Global Water Policy, MGM Resorts commits to investing in
water saving measures and encouraging its stakeholders, including
employees, to conserve water at work and home.
"MGM Resorts continues to demonstrate its commitment to water
efficiency within its resort operations, saving billions of gallons
over the past decade," said John
Entsminger, SNWA General Manager. "As the largest employer
in Southern Nevada, MGM Resorts is
taking meaningful action through this grant to encourage more of
its employees to participate in effective water conservation
programs that enhance the long-term sustainability of our
community."
Other notable water-related actions by MGM Resorts:
- First gaming company and Las
Vegas-based company to endorse the CEO Water Mandate
- Nearly 14 billion gallons of water saved between 2007 and 2022
due to conservation efforts
- More than 200,000 square feet of grass replaced with desert
friendly landscaping
- Saved 70 million gallons of consumptive water use
through HVAC optimization in 2023
- Made the 2022 CDP A List for water security
MGM Resorts is focused on creating a more environmentally
sustainable future, recognizing that climate change presents
significant risks and opportunities to business, people and the
planet. The Company has adopted a culture of innovation to reduce
emissions and continues to take bold steps towards climate
leadership in the industry. Additional information on MGM Resorts'
environmental and sustainability efforts can be found
HERE.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P
500® global entertainment company with national and
international locations featuring best-in-class hotels and
casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment
experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant, nightlife and
retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive,
iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM
Resorts portfolio encompasses 31 unique hotel and gaming
destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable
resort brands in the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture,
BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S. sports
betting and online gaming through market-leading
brands, including BetMGM and partypoker,
and the Company's subsidiary LeoVegas AB offers
sports betting and online gaming through
market-leading brands in several jurisdictions throughout
Europe. The Company is currently
pursuing targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity
in Japan. Through its "Focused on
What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet"
philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a
more sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference
in the lives of its employees, guests, and in the communities where
it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are
proud of their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE®
Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For more information,
please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also
connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on Twitter
as well as Facebook and
Instagram.
About the Southern Nevada Water
Authority
The SNWA is a not-for-profit
regional entity that manages water conservation, water quality and
water resource issues for Southern
Nevada. Its members include the Big Bend Water District
(Laughlin); the
cities of Boulder City,
Henderson, Las Vegas, and North
Las Vegas; the Clark County Reclamation District; and the
Las Vegas Valley Water District.
MGM RESORTS CONTACTS:
Andrea Bruce
Manager, Social
Impact & Sustainability
Communications
Abruce@mgmresorts.com
(702) 460-6573
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