LONDON, Nov. 7, 2017 /PRNewswire/ -- International
Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) has been recognized by
the CDP (formerly the Carbon Disclosure Project) 2017 Climate
Change Program for its commitment and actions in fighting climate
change. The Company obtained a score of A-, placing IGT in the
Leadership Band and improving its 2016 score of B. In 2017, CDP
increased the requirements necessary for corporations to receive
Leadership status, making the program more competitive than in
previous years.
IGT's A- score demonstrates the effectiveness of IGT's
sustainability initiatives, and confirms that the Company's efforts
are in line with the Paris Agreement goals set in 2015 to limit
global warming. While a Management score indicates that a company
is taking coordinated action on climate change issues, a Leadership
score shows that a company has implemented current best
practices.
"This recognition, in addition to our improved score,
demonstrates IGT's commitment to continuous improvement, and is
especially significant given that CDP has made its requirements
more stringent," said Robert K. Vincent, IGT Executive Vice President,
Administrative Services and External Relations. "At the same
time that we're celebrating this achievement, we are continuing to
seek more ways to reduce emissions and energy consumption across
our global business."
In its application, IGT demonstrated that:
- It increased its environmental data reporting due to an
internal web-based tool, which provides a more comprehensive
overview of the Company's environmental impacts;
- It significantly reduced its emissions; and
- It maintained its Environmental Management Systems in
accordance with the ISO 14001 global standard.
IGT's approach to environmental activities is guided by the
following principles:
- Regularly assessing goals for improving environmental
performance;
- Following operating guidelines that protect the environment,
employees' health and safety, and the communities in which the
Company operates;
- Complying with current regulations;
- Ongoing improvement of pollution prevention;
- Reducing the environmental impact of production processes in an
economically effective way;
- Providing employees with the resources they need to achieve
established environmental goals; and
- Reporting on the environmental impact of its business
performance in a transparent manner.
CDP is an independent, non-profit organization that manages a
global disclosure system for companies to manage their
environmental impacts, and for investors to access environmental
information for use in financial decisions. According to the CDP,
disclosure has never been more important, and action starts with
transparency. IGT voluntarily participates in the program.
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.
IGT Contacts:
Robert K.
Vincent, Corporate Communications, toll-free in
U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada (401)
392-7452
Simone Cantagallo, (+39) 06
51899030; for Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
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