LAS VEGAS, June 6, 2014 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) has been listed among Newsweek
Magazine's 100 most environmentally responsible companies in
the United States, making it the
third highest-ranked company in the hospitality industry. MGM
Resorts earned the 82nd spot on the list, up from 122 in
2012.
"Providing our guests with destinations that are mindful of
their environmental impact and proactively driving change in
business operations, goes hand-in-hand with our promise to deliver
superior guest service," said Cindy
Ortega, Chief Sustainability Office for MGM
Resorts. "These results demonstrate that a greener business is
a better business and we are a proud leader in implementing
sustainable practices."
The Newsweek Green Rankings evaluate the world's largest
publicly-traded companies using eight metrics that provide a
transparent measurement of overall corporate environmental
performance. The eight main factors considered included carbon,
energy, water, waste, and the extent to which internal governance
is geared towards sustainability.
"What we're seeing more and more is a direct link between
corporate sustainability, reputation, and financial success," said
Elijah Wolfson, senior editor at
Newsweek. "Many of the world's largest public companies have
begun to recognize that in order to be successful moving forward,
they need to openly account for their environmental impact. The
goal of Newsweek's Green Rankings is to add to and push for
this type of accountability."
To assess companies on corporate reputation and environmental
risks and litigation, Corporate Knights Capital partnered with
RepRisk, the leading business intelligence provider on
environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks. To view the full
2014 Newsweek Green Rankings List, visit:
http://www.newsweek.com/green/americas-greenest-companies-2014.
Green Rankings were created in 2009. MGM Resorts moved from #174
overall in 2010 to #157 overall in 2011 to #122 overall in
2012.
MGM Resorts' sustainability initiative is part of its
longstanding commitment to social responsibility.
The company has earned 15 Green Key Hotel rankings for its
leadership in green business operations. Also, Green Key Global's
Meetings Program has awarded the "5 Green Keys" rating to the
meetings and convention spaces within Bellagio, ARIA, Vdara,
Mandalay Bay and MGM Grand Las Vegas.
Additionally, MGM Resorts recently announced the expanded
Convention Center at Mandalay Bay that will include a rooftop solar
photovoltaic (PV) that is the largest convention center array in
the world. The array will generate enough electricity to power the
equivalent of 1,300 homes.
To learn more about MGM Resorts International's environmental
sustainability programs, please visit: www.mgmresorts.com/csr.
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About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's
leading global hospitality companies, operating destination resort
brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay Bay and The Mirage.
The Company also owns 51% of MGM China Holdings Limited, which owns
the MGM Macau resort and casino and is in the process of developing
a gaming resort in Cotai, and 50% of CityCenter in Las Vegas, which features ARIA resort and
casino. For more information about MGM Resorts International,
visit the Company's website at www.mgmresorts.com.
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