LAS VEGAS, June 28, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts
International (NYSE: MGM) was named today as one of America's most
community-minded companies by Points of Light, the largest
organization in the world dedicated to volunteer service. The
company was recognized through the Civic 50, an annual survey used
to identify and recognize companies for their commitment to
improving the quality of life in the communities where they do
business.
Winners were announced at the Points of Light conference held
today in Detroit, MI, where
leaders in volunteerism and civic engagement gathered to discuss
social innovation, cross-sector collaboration and citizen
engagement.
"We are extremely honored to be recognized among the Civic 50.
Our communities provide the critical framework for our business
operations and the social infrastructure for our employees," said
Phyllis A. James, executive vice
president and Chief Diversity and Corporate Responsibility Officer.
"For us, financial donations and volunteer service to our
communities are not only a moral obligation that our company and
our employees share, but also a vital part of our business
imperatives."
Civic 50 applicants were evaluated based on several criteria,
including:
- The quantity and impact of financial and human resources
applied to civic improvement
- Whether internal and external resources are activated to
maximize community impact
- How a company's community engagement activities support its
business interests
- How broadly community engagement is supported and
institutionalized within a company's policies
- Systems and incentives
- How a company measures the social and business value of its
community engagement programs.
Jennifer Lawson, Executive
Director of the Corporate Institute at Points of Light, said,
"Since 2012, we have seen a notable shift in the results from the
survey in a direction that speaks to the commitment of American
companies to connect values of community service and civic
engagement to the culture and operating practices of their
business."
The Civic 50 measures corporate civic engagement
and recognizes companies that incorporate socially responsible
practices and community leadership into their culture. A working
group of leading researchers, industry thought leaders and
corporate advisors provided strategic guidance on the program's
objectives, including defining indicators, developing methodology,
and identifying partners and participants. The Civic 50 is the only
survey and ranking system that exclusively measures corporate
involvement in communities. It is conducted annually by Points of
Light, in partnership with Bloomberg LP.
MGM Resorts has a long history of supporting the communities in
which it operates. Since 2002, MGM Resorts employees have raised
more than $65 million and supported
thousands of charitable organizations through the MGM Resorts
Foundation. In 2015, MGM Resorts' employees volunteered over
157,851 hours with nonprofit organizations and agencies.
To view a complete list of The Civic 50 companies
for 2015 and to learn more about the importance of civic engagement
in corporate America, please visit civic50.org.
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. MGM Resorts
controls, and holds a 73 percent economic interest in the operating
partnership of MGM Growth Properties LLC (NYSE: MGP), a premier
triple-net lease real estate investment trust engaged in the
acquisition, ownership and leasing of large-scale destination
entertainment and leisure resorts. The Company also owns 51 percent
of MGM China Holdings Limited (HK: 2282), 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 & 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.
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