LAS VEGAS, May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The MGM Resorts
International's (NYSE: MGM) 2020 Social Impact and Sustainability
Report is now available. The report solidifies the company's
commitment to creating a sustainable future and making a difference
in the lives of employees, guests and the communities in which it
operates. Through the lens of the Covid-19 pandemic and the
subsequent economic and operating challenges generated by the
virus, this report offers insights into how the company continued
to deliver against extraordinary and extenuating circumstances.
Major highlights and accomplishments outlined in the report
include:
- Development of the MGM Seven-Point Safety Plan and training
protocols
- Procurement of approximately 1 million articles of personal
protective equipment for state and local Covid-19 relief
efforts
- Donation of more than 1.1 million meals to charitable
organizations, over 550,000 of the meals were rescued as part of
our initial Covid-19 relief efforts in our main communities
- Expansion of the MGM Resorts Foundation Employee Emergency
Grant Fund to provide over $15M for
bill payments on behalf of employees and their immediate
families
- Launching Courageous Conversations with diverse groups
of MGM employees to develop actionable ideas for enhancing
diversity and inclusion efforts
- Completion of substantial construction on the MGM Resorts Mega
Solar Array in North Las
Vegas
"We work purposefully toward solutions and strategies that are
an imperative for the success of our business and for our local
communities. We were reminded of how easily the two are intertwined
during last year; we are indeed better and stronger together," said
Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President
of MGM Resorts International. "As we look ahead with a positive and
brighter outlook for our future and that of our planet, we intend
to continuously generate new innovations and solutions to ensure
that our long-term social impact and sustainability goals are
reached."
In 2019, MGM Resorts introduced Focused on What Matters:
Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet—the company's
commitment to making an impact in society for the benefit of MGM
Resorts employees, shareholders and communities. Focused on What
Matters pillars include Fostering Diversity and Inclusion,
Protecting the Planet and Investing in Our Communities.
"Our holistic approach to responding to the devastating impacts
of the Covid-19 pandemic aligned with our core values as a company.
We are proud of the resilience, strength and relationships across
our local communities and will continue to lend support and
guidance in the post-pandemic world," said Jyoti Chopra, Chief People, Inclusion and
Sustainability Officer. "Looking to the future, as responsible
stewards of human and social capital and as a leader in the gaming,
hospitality and entertainment industries, we are firmly committed
to sustainable practices, and ensuring lasting contributions to
society and advocating equity for all."
The full report can be downloaded from the MGM Resorts website
here.
ABOUT MGM RESORTS INTERNATIONAL
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is an S&P 500® global
entertainment company with national and international locations
featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art
meetings and conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical
entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of restaurant,
nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive,
iconic experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts
portfolio encompasses 31 unique hotel and gaming destinations
globally, including some of the most recognizable resort brands in
the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers U.S.
sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands,
including BetMGM and partypoker. The Company is currently pursuing
targeted expansion in Asia through
the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on What Matters:
Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" philosophy, MGM
Resorts commits to creating a more sustainable future, while
striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees,
guests, and in the communities where it operates. The global
employees of MGM Resorts are proud of their company for being
recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired
Companies®. For more information, please visit us at
www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us @MGMResortsIntl on
Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
Media Contact
Kenthea
Pedraza
MGM Resorts International
Kpedraza@mgmresorts.com
702-690-8358
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