LONDON, July 18, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) has announced the release of
its 10th annual Sustainability Report, demonstrating its
drive to create value globally, increase its socially responsible
corporate citizenship, and report on its activities
transparently.
"This 10th edition of the Sustainability Report shows
how the Company has steadily created greater value for all its
stakeholders," said Marco
Sala, IGT CEO. "It demonstrates the way we
fulfill our commitments toward our people and the communities where
we do business, while putting our customers first as the global
innovation leader in the gaming market."
This year's report has been reformatted with a chapter dedicated
to IGT's stakeholder groups, including employees, customers,
communities, and suppliers, with data showing IGT's 2016
achievements in generating value for each.
Highlights from 2016 activities described in the report
include:
Fostering Responsible Gaming
A vital aspect of our
business, IGT employs industry best practices and applies
international standards to achieve its responsible gaming
objectives, including:
- Protective tools to address problem gambling.
- Support for responsible gaming organizations that address
problem gambling.
- Prevention of underage gambling.
The Company also offers sophisticated technology solutions
across all segments, tailored to each customer's regulatory
environment and program needs. IGT systems and portals include
player protection and security tools to safeguard player interests
and address regulators' concerns.
Engaging Our People
With more than 12,000 employees
and operations in 100 countries across six continents, IGT respects
employees' human rights by following the principles set by the
International Labor Organization (ILO) Declaration on Fundamental
Principles and Rights at Work in the countries where it
operates.
Enhancing Our Customers
To maintain its leading
position with its customers, the Company maintains a Customer
First philosophy. Open and transparent communications is vital
for IGT to supply customers with the resources they need to
succeed.
Supporting Our Communities
IGT supports hundreds of programs that enrich and strengthen the
communities in the areas of education, social, and cultural
initiatives, such as:
- The After School Advantage program, IGT's longest
running educational program that provides disadvantaged students
with access to computers. IGT employees enhance their local
communities by volunteering their time and technology skills to
create each computer lab. In 2016, the After School Advantage
program launched 13 labs worldwide.
- Italy's Il Gioco del Lotto
(Lotto game) supports the history of the country through the
promotion of cultural projects such as the restoration of
Michelangelo's statue of Moses in the tomb of Pope Giulio II in the
church of San Pietro in Vincoli, Italy.
Growing With Our Supply Chain
IGT is currently establishing a due diligence system to identify
the risks related to supply chain structure and operations,
mitigate the risk of exposure in its supply chain, and undertake
proper preventive actions to ensure human rights are protected, now
and in the future.
Caring for the Environment
In 2016, IGT launched an internal web-based tool to collect
environmental data from Company locations all over the world. This
has systemized and harmonized data gathering, giving a more
comprehensive overview of IGT's environmental
performance.
The 2016 Report applies the latest Sustainability Reporting
Standards issued by Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), which are
the most widespread international standards used by organizations
to report their sustainability impact and performance. These
standards require submission and analysis of comprehensive data
regarding a wide range of corporate social responsibility
indicators. In addition, independent third-party auditors EY have
confirmed the reliability and completeness of the information and
data presented in the report.
The 2016 report is available online at www.IGT.com.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global
leader in gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite
games across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming
Machines and Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging
a wealth of premium content, substantial investment in innovation,
in-depth customer intelligence, operational expertise and
leading-edge technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the
demands of consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a
well-established local presence and relationships with governments
and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and
create value by adhering to the highest standards of service,
integrity, and responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees. For
more information, please visit www.IGT.com.
Contact:
Robert K.
Vincent, Corporate Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada (401)
392-7452
James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
Simone Cantagallo, (+39) 06
51899030; for Italian media inquiries
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