T
he MGM Resorts International has announced the release of its 2020 Social Impact and Sustainability Report.
The major highlights and accomplishments outlined in the report include the development of the MGM Seven-Point Safety Plan and training protocols, as well as the procurement of approximately 1 million articles of personal protective equipment for state and local Covid-19 relief effort, which included 1.1 million meals to charitable organizations. 550,0000 of the meals were rescued as part of the company’s initial Covid-19 relief efforts in the company’s main communities.
Furthermore, it informs about the expansion of the MGM Resorts Foundation Employee Emergency Grant Fund to provide over $15M for bill payments on behalf of employees and their immediate families. Additionally, the company launched Courageous Conversations with diverse groups of MGM employees to develop actionable ideas for enhancing diversity and inclusion efforts.
The report also notes that the company successfully completed the construction of the MGM Resorts Mega Solar Array in North Las Vegas.
The CEO and President of MGM Resorts International Bill Hornbuckle, said: “We work purposefully toward solutions and strategies that are imperative for the success of our business and for our local communities. We were reminded of how easily the two are intertwined during last year; we are indeed better and stronger together. As we look ahead with a positive and brighter outlook for our future and that of our planet, we intend to continuously generate new innovations and solutions to ensure that our long-term social impact and sustainability goals are reached.”
Chief People of Inclusion and Sustainability Officer Jyoti Chopra, commented: “Our holistic approach to responding to the devastating impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic aligned with our core values as a company. We are proud of the resilience, strength, and relationships across our local communities and will continue to lend support and guidance in the post-pandemic world. Looking to the future, as responsible stewards of human and social capital and as a leader in the gaming, hospitality, and entertainment industries, we are firmly committed to sustainable practices, and ensuring lasting contributions to society, and advocating equity for all.”
In 2019, MGM Resorts introduced Focused on What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet—the company’s commitment to making an impact in society for the benefit of MGM Resorts employees, shareholders, and communities. Focused on What Matters pillars include Fostering Diversity and Inclusion, Protecting the Planet, and Investing in Our Communities.
