1. More an idea…
than just
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2. $9.4bn …it’s our way of
NET REVENUE (USD)
doing business.
$1.88bn
net income (USD)
Our responsibility to the planet is as important to us as
our commitment to the comfort and well-being of our
guests and Team Members. The Sands ECO360° Global
38,052
TOTAL NUMBER OF EMPLOYEES
Sustainability strategy is designed to help minimize our
environmental impact, and it reflects our vision to lead
the way in sustainable building development and resort
operations. Our legacy must be to leave a responsible,
904,812
CARBON FOOTPRINT (MT CO2e)
cleaner, and safer world for future generations. At
Las Vegas Sands Corp., this is far more than just an idea.
Find out more about our properties around the world
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About Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Las Vegas Sands Corp. (LVS) is the pre-eminent developer and operator of world-class integrated resorts that feature luxury hotels; world-class
gaming, retail, entertainment, convention, and exhibition facilities; celebrity chef restaurants; and many other amenities. Starting with a single
property in the 90s, the reach of LVS now extends worldwide, from Las Vegas to Macao, and from Bethlehem (USA) to Singapore.
The Venetian® 1
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Year opened: 1999
Number of rooms: 4,027
Number of employees: 8,569 (The Venetian | The Palazzo)
Environmental certification: LEED1 Gold for Existing Buildings2, 2010
Total conditioned space: 12.75 million square feet
1 2
MICE3 space: 2.3 million square feet
(combined The Venetian | The Palazzo and the Sands Expo®)
venetian.com
The Palazzo® 1
Location: Las Vegas, NV
Year opened: 2007
Number of rooms: 3,066
Number of employees: 8,569 (The Venetian | The Palazzo)
Environmental certification: LEED1 Silver for New Construction2, 2008
Total conditioned space: 12.75 million square feet
MICE3 space: 2.3 million square feet
(combined The Venetian | The Palazzo and the Sands Expo®)
palazzo.com
Sands Expo® and Convention Center 1 2 Sands Bethlehem
Location: Las Vegas, NV Location: Bethlehem, PA
Year opened: 1990 Year opened: 2009
Number of employees: 895 Number of rooms: 302
Environmental certification: LEED1 Gold for Existing Buildings, 2010 Number of employees: 1,724
Total conditioned space: 12.75 million square feet Total conditioned space:
MICE3 space: 2.3 million square feet 1 million square feet
(combined The Venetian | The Palazzo and the Sands Expo®) MICE3 space: 15,000 square feet
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1
The U.S. Green Building Council Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) Green Building
Rating System™ is the internationally accepted benchmark for the design, construction, and operation of
high-performance green buildings.
2
T
he gaming floors at The Venetian and The Palazzo are not part of the LEED certification.
You can find out more about our business and properties at 3
Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, and Exhibitions.
lasvegassands.com 4
Although The Venetian Macao and Marina Bay Sands achieved their respective environmental
accreditations in early 2012, the sustainability efforts to achieve these certifications occurred in 2011.
3 Sands Macao
Location: Macao, SAR, China
Year opened: 2004
Number of rooms: 289
Number of employees: 5,011
Environmental certification: Macao Green
Hotel Award, 2009
Total conditioned space: 1.26 million square feet
MICE3 space: 9,000 square feet
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3 The Venetian Macao
4 Location: Macao, SAR, China
Year opened: 2007
Number of rooms: 2,905
Number of employees: 10,362
Environmental certification: Macao Green
Hotel Award, 2008 and Gold Award 20124
Total conditioned space: 9.35 million square feet
MICE3 space: 1.2 million square feet
venetianmacao.com
Marina Bay Sands 4 3 The Plaza Macao
Location: Singapore Location: Macao, SAR, China
Year opened: 2010 Year opened: 2008
Number of rooms: 2,561 Number of rooms: 379
Number of employees: 9,348 Number of employees: 1,709
Environmental certification: Singapore BCA Total conditioned space: 2.6 million square feet
Green Mark Gold, 20124 MICE3 space: 25,000 square feet
Total conditioned space: 6.25 million square feet theplazamacao.com
MICE3 space: 1.2 million square feet
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5. Welcome from our Chairman Contents
From the entire executive team, thank you for your interest in our first Environmental About Las Vegas Sands Corp.
Report. We are proud to share with you not only our 2011 accomplishments, but also 01 Welcome from our Chairman
some earlier sustainability highlights to demonstrate our ongoing commitment to OVERVIEW
environmental stewardship. 02 Sands ECO360° strategy: the full circle
03 Key issues and our stakeholders
Recognition for our sustainability efforts started with the LEED Silver certification of The
Palazzo in 2008, making this property the first hotel on the Las Vegas Strip to receive this honor. GREEN BUILDINGS
The LEED process furthered our expertise in sustainability and prompted us to pursue LEED How we design and construct environmentally
Gold for Existing Buildings at The Venetian and sustainable buildings.
“ We have demonstrated that it’s possible not
only to grow our business during challenging
economic times but to do so in a way that is
responsible, transparent, and sustainable.
Sands Expo. We then expanded sustainability
practices at our global operations – the
properties in Macao achieved Macao Green
Hotel Awards, and Marina Bay Sands Singapore
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06
07
Building renovation and new development
Sustainability certifications
New technologies and innovation
OPERATIONS
earned the Green Mark Gold certification. How we operate our buildings to
maximize efficiency.
While important to us, environmental certifications are not the final destination. In 2011,
09 Resource conservation
we refined our Sands ECO360° sustainability strategy to make it consistent across our resort 11 Waste management and recycling
portfolio and improve accountability. Sands ECO360° is now more robust with a wider scope 11 Sustainable products and materials
and more depth. The program covers all properties and almost all aspects of our operations.
CASE STUDIES
As we look down the road, we see opportunities. We have set reduction targets through 2015 12 Sands ECO360° in action
in the areas of carbon emissions, water, and waste – through this report we welcome you to
discover the progress we have made. GREEN MEETINGS
How we integrate sustainability into our meetings
Our achievements are the result of the hard work of our Team Members and we appreciate and conventions.
their support in this endeavor. We look forward to the years ahead as we push the boundaries 15 High-performance facility
of what is possible with Sands ECO360°. 16 Standard sustainable meeting practices
17 Green meeting options
Sheldon G. Adelson
ENGAGEMENT
How we educate our stakeholders and give back
Chairman of the Board and Chief Executive Officer
to the community.
Las Vegas Sands Corp.
19 Team Member education
20 External communication
21 Community outreach
REPORTING
22 Our performance and targets
23 GRI index
25 About our report
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Sands ECO360° strategy: the full circle
Las Vegas Sands Corp. is committed to environmental responsibility by promoting sustainable development, reducing the impact
of our operations on the natural environment, and enhancing the resort experience of our guests as well as the quality of life in
the communities where we operate. We developed the Sands ECO360° strategy as a roadmap for continuous improvement of our
environmental stewardship.
Governance and integration
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Green Council members champion sustainability Sta
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Key issues and our stakeholders
Our key issues
Our strategy is based on the issues identified as being of most importance to Las Vegas Sands Corp., to our stakeholders, and to society. These “material
issues” form the basis of our strategy and the structure of our reporting.
Air Competitive Guest
Energy Water Waste quality Credibility advantage Awareness Regulation satisfaction
Renovation and development
Green buildings Certifications
Innovation
Resource conservation
Environmentally responsible
Waste management
operations
Products and materials
Facility
Green meetings Standard practices
Green options
Team Members
Stakeholder engagement External
Community
Our stakeholders Team Members Investors Communities Suppliers
Our stakeholders are We want to ensure our Our investors are We strive to make a We continually challenge
individuals and organizations Team Members work increasingly looking for meaningful contribution our suppliers by embedding
interested in and/or in a safe and healthy added value in terms to our host communities sustainability criteria in our
environment. We encourage of environmental and around the world. procurement process.
affected by our business. them to communicate social responsibility.
Understanding and taking our environmental values
action on what is relevant to to guests and to practice
sustainability not only at NGOs Clients and guests Governmental agencies
our stakeholders maximizes work but also at home.
the effectiveness of Sharing best practices and As more clients expect We collaborate with
building strong relationships strong environmental governmental agencies to
our strategy. with environmental Non- credentials and services, develop and implement
Governmental Organizations Sands ECO360° allows us environmental policy.
(NGOs) inspires us and drives to attract and retain
our innovation. these clients.
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8. Overview GREEN BUILDINGS OPERATIONS GREEN MEETINGS ENGAGEMENT REPORTING
More
than just iconic buildings…
Natural spaces
We incorporate natural landscaping
into the design of our developments
including the spectacular SkyPark and
uniquely landscaped suite balconies
of Marina Bay Sands.
Optimized building
envelope
Our buildings are optimized to be as
efficient as possible, featuring exterior
sunshades, and light-reflecting
concave and convex roofs.
Eco buttons
We use the latest technology to make
it easy for guests to save energy –
for example, the “eco button” is an
interactive way for guests to reduce
air conditioning energy use when the
suite is empty.
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…green buildings
Our buildings are not only visually stunning but also built with high performance and
Sands ECO360° strategy
sustainable functionality in mind. We have found that innovative building design and
responsible construction practices minimize the immediate impact associated with the Page
extraction, manufacturing, and transportation of building materials, and provide the Building renovation and
05
foundation for conservation of natural resources during the years of operation. new development
Sustainable building renovation
and new development standards
Building renovation and new development address implementation of
As a developer of integrated resorts, it is important for us to embed sustainable practices in the early environmentally responsible design
stages of design and throughout construction. During building and renovation of our properties, we and construction practices.
apply unique environmental design features, optimize mechanical systems, select green materials, and ustainability certifications
S 06
recycle construction waste. We pride ourselves on using
third-party rating standards and
certifications (such as LEED in
the United States and Green Mark
95%
recycled content in
250
trees atop the Marina
5M
gallons of potable
in Singapore) for verification of our
environmental achievements.
ew technologies and innovation
N
Research and analysis of new
07
the steel used in the Bay Sands SkyPark water saved annually cutting-edge technologies and
construction of green roof through a nano- innovative practices are an integral
The Palazzo filtration system part of the Sands ECO360° program.
in Las Vegas
“ We have piloted many leading green technologies and processes at The
Venetian Las Vegas and The Palazzo that have yielded notable results. We look
”
at our operations in Nevada as an incubator for new technologies and policies.
Michael Leven, President and Chief Operating Officer, Las Vegas Sands Corp.
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Highlights from the year Property perspective
Marina Bay Sands was designed to introduce
abundant natural daylight to illuminate
Developed Sustainable Design
indoor areas, reducing the need for additional
and Construction Guidelines for
lighting. Specially designed convex and
renovation projects.
concave roofs reduce heat gain into the
Enhanced construction and renovation podium interior. We also installed sun
waste recycling program. shading across the glass façade in the form
Procured carpets that meet the Carpet of balconies, vertical fins, and canopies.
and Rug Institute’s Green Label Plus At Sands Bethlehem, we use enthalpy wheels
program for renovation projects in that recover cool or warm air in the building
Las Vegas. exhaust to help pre-cool or pre-heat the
incoming fresh air and cut down on energy use.
When building The Palazzo, every effort Harnessing heat
was made to procure materials from within Our Marina Bay Sands property receives
a 500-mile radius of the construction site chilled water from a District Cooling System.
to minimize the negative environmental Heat emitted from the chillers is reclaimed by
impact of transportation. We recycled 70% of pumps to provide hot water for the hotel and
some restaurants.
construction waste, diverting nearly 42,000
tons from landfill. That is equivalent to a stack
“
of cars approximately 23 miles high.
We are very pleased and honored to be the
recipient of a Macao Green Hotel – Gold Award.
Sustainability certifications It represents an important recognition of The
The Venezia Lobby at The Venetian Las Vegas Third-party standards and certifications Venetian Macao’s tremendous work
help verify our environmental record and in implementing a variety of green
1st
achievements. Inside the cover of this measures, and encourages our team
report you can see which of our properties
”
to continue those efforts.
hold industry-leading green certifications.
It is important for us to adopt regional Edward Tracy, President and Chief
three certified Green standards at our properties to address Executive Officer, Sands China Ltd.
Restaurants in Las Vegas at The local environmental concerns.
Palazzo and The Venetian1
1
The Green Restaurant Association certifies
restaurants against a range of criteria including
sustainable resource use, waste and pollution.
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Property perspective Looking forward
New technologies and innovation
As part of our commitment to continual Perform environmental assessments
improvement, we regularly research and test of our future developments.
new products to stay at the cutting-edge of Analyze feasibility of pursuing third-
technological innovation in the industry. party certification for our Environmental
At The Palazzo, one of the largest rooftop Management System.
solar-thermal systems in the United States Continue to review new technologies
provides hot water for swimming pools and with a particular focus on renewable
spas. This property also utilizes a nano-filtration energy options.
system (a membrane filtration process to
remove dissolved solids from the water), which
saves five million gallons of potable water each
Making it easier to switch off
year allowing us to be “off the water grid” for
Sensors are installed in our suites in The Palazzo horticultural needs. Innovative cooling tower
to adjust the temperature automatically
technology saves an additional 46 million
according to guest occupancy. These suites also
gallons of water each year in Las Vegas. Find out
feature a master power switch, enabling guests to
more about how we save water on page 10.
conveniently turn off all lights when leaving.
Our properties use sophisticated controls
to monitor and optimize heating, cooling,
“ We have invested in a number of green
technologies such as solar panels, a nano-
filtration system, and state-of-the-art
building management systems, and
ventilation, and lighting levels. The Venetian
Macao enhanced the operation of its air
conditioning system to reduce energy
consumption by 20% from 2008 to 2011.
we will continue to lead the industry in Marina Bay Sands uses regenerative drives
exploring new socially responsible on elevators, which require 40% less energy
”
investment opportunities. than comparable non-regenerative elevators.
The escalators in the retail mall and the
Kenneth Kay, Executive Vice
convention center are designed to stop when
President and Chief Financial
they are not in use and start when they detect
Officer, Las Vegas Sands Corp.
incoming people.
Rooftop solar-thermal system in Las Vegas
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12. Overview GREEN BUILDINGS OPERATIONS GREEN MEETINGS ENGAGEMENT REPORTING
More
than just
great service… Key card docking stations
Key card docking stations conserve
energy by turning off lights when
guests remove the key upon leaving
the room.
Energy-efficient lighting
We installed energy-efficient lamps in
our public areas and suites.
Eco linen
Our guests can participate in our
sustainability efforts by choosing to
reuse towels and linens.
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…environmentally
responsible operations Sands Eco360° strategy
Page
The environmental impact of building operation over a lifetime considerably exceeds that of
Resource conservation 09
building construction. Implementing responsible operational practices reduces natural resource
Conservation of natural resources
consumption and improves the experience of our guests and Team Members. (energy and water) is the
cornerstone of environmentally
Resource conservation responsible operations.
We reduce natural resource consumption through strategically selected energy, water, and operational aste management and recycling
W 11
efficiency projects. Our approach utilizes a combination of cutting-edge technologies and efficient We focus on minimizing
equipment and appliances, as well as Team Member, guest, and supplier education. Through energy waste generated by our resort
conservation initiatives, our Las Vegas campus saves approximately 73 million kWh of electricity annually operations and divert recyclable
compared to the LEED baseline performance requirements. This is enough to power more than 6,300 commodities from landfills.
average U.S. households. ustainable products and materials 11
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Sustainable purchasing
60,000+ 86M 15,900
incorporates lifecycle analysis
into the decision-making process
by considering the raw material
extraction, manufacturing process,
BUILDING ENVIRONMENT MONITORING gallons of water saved TONS OF WASTE DIVERTED
AND CONTROL DATA POINTS USED per year in Las Vegas – FROM LANDFILLS IN 2011 product consumption, delivery
TO MANAGE BUILDING OPERATION AT equivalent to COMPANYWIDE logistics, and final disposal.
LARGE LVS PROPERTIES 138 Olympic-size pools
“ Going green is a long-term aim of Marina Bay Sands. We’ve built sustainability
into the design and took special care to procure green materials during our
construction days. Now that we’re serving tens of thousands of guests every
day, we’re even more committed to incorporating eco-friendly practices into
”
our daily operations.
George Tanasijevich, President and Chief Executive Officer, Marina Bay Sands
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Highlights from the year
Water is a precious resource in all of our
Property perspective
operating regions. At Marina Bay Sands,
using low-flow fittings,
By
we installed delayed-action, self-closing taps
Marina Bay Sands saved more than
and constant flow regulators in the toilets
92 million gallons of water in 2011
within the public areas to minimize water
when compared to the “0-tick” baseline
usage. The property is recognized as a “Water
of Singapore Public Utilities Board’s
Efficient Building” by the Public Utilities Board
Water Efficient Labeling Scheme.
in Singapore.
Lighting measures at The Venetian
In Las Vegas, we integrated water efficiency into Bringing waste back to life
Macao saved an estimated
our landscaping practices. We replaced natural At Sands Bethlehem, we make laundry bags
12.9 million kWh in energy
grass areas with artificial turf. Plants and trees from worn linen removed from the hotel stock.
consumption in 2011, despite the fact
are irrigated with a subsurface drip system that In Las Vegas we partner with Opportunity
that the property has grown in size.
distributes water directly to the root to avoid Village, a non-profit organization that serves
The Venetian | The Palazzo repurposed wasteful evaporation. Read more about water- people with intellectual disabilities, to convert
25,000 lbs of used soap and bottled efficient technologies on page 7. old fabrics into cleaning cloths used in our
amenities through Clean the World to hotels. Through this program, we bring waste
support sanitation programs globally. products back to life and give vocational
training and employment to individuals in our
community along the way.
Total water withdrawal Total CARBON FOOTPRINT KPI
by source (in MILLION GALLONS) KPI
5.47%
Stationary combustion
– Scope 11
0.54%
Fugitive emissions
– Scope 12
904,812 21.82%
146 0.2 MT CO2e Mobile
Grand opening of Clean the World Las Vegas facility Non-potable Rain water Total carbon combustion
groundwater footprint – Scope 13
2,049.2 72.17%
Total withdrawal Electricity
50,000
of water – Scope 2
by source
1
Includes natural gas, LPG, and diesel
2
Refrigerants
LED lamps installed in our 1,903 3
Includes gasoline, diesel, jet fuel, and
Municipal water
properties in 2011 marine fuel
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15. Overview GREEN BUILDINGS OPERATIONS GREEN MEETINGS ENGAGEMENT REPORTING
Looking forward
Spotlight on lighting Waste management and recycling
Our recycling and waste management program Continue energy-efficient lighting
saves natural resources and landfill space, upgrade projects.
Did you know?
preserves clean air and water, and also creates Expand upstream recycling to separate
Incandescent Output
lamps emit: from jobs for our communities. We are one of the recyclables at source.
incandescent
95% heat lamps
largest recyclers in Las Vegas, recycling not
only food, cardboard, glass, plastic, paper, and Standardize metering and sub-metering
and only
metal, but also batteries, electronic waste, to better monitor energy and water use.
5% light
cooking oil, and many other commodities.
Sustainable products and materials
In our portfolio, lighting represents a significant When purchasing materials and supplies,
portion of electrical use. Energy-efficient lighting
we consider the relative environmental and
uses less energy, lasts four to five times longer
health consequences of available choices. Our
than incandescent lamps, and creates a pleasant
aesthetic ambience at our resorts. In 2011, we
environmentally responsible procurement
replaced more than 50,000 lamps with energy- policy, which covers the areas of construction,
efficient LED (light emitting diode) light bulbs. renovation, and operations, helps us manage
these impacts. We purchase sustainable
Efficient LED lighting used at Marina Bay Sands, New Year’s Eve
products and materials wherever possible,
celebrations 2011
including Energy Star certified equipment;
energy consumption by energy source
eco-friendly cleaning products; low Volatile
“
(IN GIGAJOULES) KPI
Organic Compound (VOC) paints, coatings, If you stay in our suites, you can be confident
Direct energy
3,728,502
Indirect energy
4,635,547
adhesives and sealants; and carpet that meets that we’re committed to providing you not only
44.6% 55.4% the requirements of the Carpet and Rug a comfortable and relaxing hotel experience, but
By source:
Non-renewable
By source:
Non-renewable
Institute’s Green Label Plus program. also a conscientious effort to improve everything
Gasoline: Electricity: This approach contributes to from air quality and energy efficiency to helping
17,526 3,162,788
Diesel: Heating: responsible use of natural disabled and underprivileged people. Helping the
2,226,163 27,886
Jet kerosene: Cooling: resources and better indoor air
569,901 1,444,872 environment while being upstanding citizens of
quality for our guests, clients,
”
Natural gas: 8,364,049
645,230
Renewable the world – these are our values.
LPG: 263,691
Total
energy
Solar PV: 1 and Team Members.
Renewable consumption John Caparella, President, The Venetian | The Palazzo
Solar thermal:
5,991
and the Sands Expo
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Sands Eco360° in action
In collaboration with our stakeholders, we implement sustainability initiatives in a range of innovative ways.
Through this approach, we have realized environmental, social, and economic benefits across our global properties.
Singapore: going for gold
Marina Bay Sands is the largest single
building in Singapore to achieve the
64%
REDUCTION IN IRRIGATION
Macao: Solar Boat Challenge
The Venetian Macao has supported the
annual “Macao Solar Boat Challenge” for
prestigious Green Mark Gold award1 WATER CONSUMPTION the past three years. In 2011, 22 school
in 2012 for its energy and water in 2011 AT THE VENETIAN teams competed, each inventing its own
efficiency, indoor environmental MACAO solar boat. The project aims to raise general
quality, environmental protection, environmental awareness and promote
and green innovation. Landscaped engineering science among school children,
balconies provide sun shading as their families and the general public.
well as natural space. Ned Kahn’s Las Vegas: green meetings
wind-activated sculpture consisting
of 260,000 metal pieces reflects light. We host 20% of the largest 50
This not only creates a shimmering
Macao: every drop counts
tradeshows in the United States
piece of art but also shades the at our Las Vegas properties. We
interior of the building. developed a comprehensive Sands
ECO360° Meetings program that
allows our clients to customize
events to meet their commitment
to sustainability. One of our most
popular options is the Impact
Statement, which reports energy and
22
SCHOOL TEAMS
water consumption, recycling rate, Fresh water is scarce in Macao, so we PARTICIPATED IN THE
and carbon footprint of the event. make every effort to conserve it. We MACAo SOLAR BOAT
installed water flow controllers, low- CHALLENGE
flow shower heads, and an automatic
irrigation system at The Venetian
Macao, saving an estimated 47 million
gallons of water each year. At Sands
Macao, a wind detection system on
1
Although Marina Bay Sands
the external water feature prevents
received this award in early
water waste during windy conditions. 2012, it reflects substantial
sustainability efforts during 2011.
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17. Overview GREEN BUILDINGS OPERATIONS GREEN MEETINGS ENGAGEMENT REPORTING
Singapore: harvesting rain Bethlehem: brown to green
165,000
KWH ESTIMATED ANNUAL SAVINGS
Sands Bethlehem is built on the
126-acre former Bethlehem Steel
plant, the largest brownfield
site in the nation. The area was
FROM ONE TEAM MEMBER’S remediated in accordance with
SANDS ECO360° IDEA the site-specific environmental
standard. During demolition,
more than 22,500 tons of steel
was sent to local recyclers. A good
portion of the recycled steel was
then returned to the site for the
Las Vegas: Team Member ideas
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The ArtScience Museum at Marina construction of the resort. The
Bay Sands showcases a forward- Sands Bethlehem team continues
thinking approach to the use of their dedication to restoration
natural resources. Designed as a of the local ecosystem. In 2011,
ACRES – the sands bethlehem lotus flower, the roof collects rain Team Members worked with
property, which occupies water and captures light for the community volunteers at the
the largest brownfield site annual Southside Cleanup,
museum’s use. A central waterfall in
in the united states ensuring that a once polluted
the building is fed by rain caught in
the huge bowl formed by the roof. river that runs alongside Sands
The collected water is filtered and Bethlehem is now a habitat
used for restroom facilities. for wildlife and a valued
community resource.
Las Vegas: clean and green energy Team Members are encouraged
to contribute efficiency ideas
The Palazzo houses one of the largest through our sustainability award
rooftop solar-thermal systems in the program and they can win a prize
United States. A collection area of From high-performance buildings
for each implemented idea. In
18,200 square feet with 364 panels 2011, we presented the Sands and efficient operations to
provides hot water for swimming ECO360° Sustainability Award to green meetings and stakeholder
pools and spas, utilizing the power John Campbell (above left) for his engagement, environmental best
of the sun for the comfort of our suggestion to replace conveyer practices are shared among our
guests. The property also features toasters in the Team Member dining resorts across the world. It is a full
680 solar photovoltaic (PV) panels room with pop-up toasters. This idea circle. You can find more about the
with a peak output of 116 kW (DC). saves an estimated 165,000 kWh of Sands ECO360° program at
energy per year. lasvegassands.com/sandseco360
13 Las Vegas Sands Corp. 2011 Environmental Report

18. Overview GREEN BUILDINGS OPERATIONS GREEN MEETINGS ENGAGEMENT REPORTING
Reusable service ware
Instead of disposable cutlery and
serviceware, we use quality china
and glassware that can be reused
and provides a superior dining
experience.
Organic food options
We offer a range of sustainable
menu options to discerning clients,
including organic and local food,
sustainable seafood, and
Fair Trade coffee.
Pens and note pads
To reduce waste, our clients can
choose not to include preset
stationery for each attendee.
For those clients that prefer
having pens and note pads, we
More
can supply stationery made with
recycled content.
than just a top
conference destination…
14 Las Vegas Sands Corp. 2011 Environmental Report The ballroom at The Venetian Macao