LAS VEGAS, March 22, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort
to identify new sustainable water technologies and incorporate them
into its global operations, MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM)
has partnered with WaterStart.
The partnership, announced today on World Water Day, is designed
to advance WaterStart's mission to make Nevada a channel for innovation by leveraging
the state's leadership and expertise in water. Additionally, the
strategic alignment will extend the reach of MGM Resorts'
long-standing commitment to environmental sustainability by
establishing innovative water practices across the company's
resorts.
"As a company, we are always exploring new solutions to help
conserve our natural resources," said Cindy
Ortega, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability
Officer for MGM Resorts. "This partnership will provide the
opportunity to host technology testing that could have a tremendous
positive impact on water conservation world-wide."
In coordination with MGM Resorts, WaterStart will create and
maintain an innovations priority list for water-related
technologies, as well as identify and evaluate the applicability of
technologies for use in MGM operations. Additionally, WaterStart
will leverage its local and international network to conduct
research and utilize MGM operations as a test-bed for companies
working to improve water resource management and
sustainability.
"Working with MGM will allow WaterStart to catalyze technology
development and research in an area of critical importance to our
state," said Nate Allen, Executive
Director for WaterStart. "Few regions in the world are more
efficient at managing their water resources than Nevada. WaterStart's partnership with MGM
signals to the international community that our market has a strong
demand for innovation, which in turn will attract more proven first
adopters. We welcome MGM Resorts International as a member and hope
to work with them in developing the sustainable solutions of both
today and tomorrow."
MGM Resorts International is committed to being a global leader
in sustainability and stewardship of the environment. The company's
environmentally responsible practices have saved approximately 1.2
billion gallons of water.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is one of the world's
leading global hospitality companies, operating a portfolio of
destination resort brands including Bellagio, MGM Grand, Mandalay
Bay and The Mirage. The Company is in the process of developing MGM
National Harbor in Maryland and MGM Springfield in
Massachusetts. The Company also
owns 51 percent of MGM China Holdings Limited, which owns the MGM
Macau resort and casino and is developing a gaming resort in Cotai,
and 50 percent of CityCenter in Las Vegas, which features ARIA
Resort and Casino. MGM Resorts is a FORTUNE Magazine World's Most
Admired Company. For more information about MGM Resorts
International, visit the Company's website
at www.mgmresorts.com.
About WaterStart (formerly Nevada's Center of Excellence)
WaterStart operates in a region of proven first adopters,
sitting at the nexus of technology, research and economic
development. WaterStart provides channels for innovation for
various stakeholders and water resource managers; including:
technology companies, management agencies and policy makers and
provides services ranging from commercialization funding to
business development. As it continues to bring together strategic
resources and expertise, its core mission will create quality job
growth and help diversify the economy of the region. For more
information, visit www.waterstart.com.
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