Summary
The hospitality industry, including large resort and casino companies like Las Vegas Sands and Caesars Entertainment, is working to be more environmentally friendly. These companies are recognized for their efforts to cut down on energy use and implement sustainability plans despite their large operations. The challenge of managing big properties is offset by opportunities to test and lead in green technologies.
Key Facts
- The hospitality sector accounts for about 3% of global carbon emissions yearly.
- Newsweek ranked Las Vegas Sands as the top responsible company in its industry list for 2026.
- Caesars Entertainment also made the list, ranking 8th among hospitality companies.
- Las Vegas Sands and Caesars have been recognized by Newsweek in previous years for their sustainability efforts.
- Leaders at Sands and Caesars have been developing sustainability programs for over a decade.
- Large properties allow Sands to test and implement green technologies like LED lighting systems.
- Sands faces challenges in finding renewable energy sources, especially in locations like Singapore.
- Caesars operates 38 properties across 18 U.S. states and Canada, enhancing its green initiatives.
