The Venetian Resort Las Vegas
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023)
Reporting Period: 2023
Environmental Metrics
Total Carbon Emissions:310,452 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 1 Emissions:23,434 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 2 Emissions:0 tCO2e (2022)
Scope 3 Emissions:286,018 tCO2e (2022)
Renewable Energy Share:100% (location-based)
Total Energy Consumption:176,980,629 kWh (2022)
Water Consumption:2,570,969 m3 (2023)
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed
ESG Focus Areas
- Carbon Footprint Reduction
- Waste Diversion
- Water Conservation
- Diversity, Equity & Inclusion
- Supporting Education
- Human Capital Development
- Human Rights
- Local Business & Partner Development
- Plastic & Packaging
- Supply Chain Management & Supplier Diversity
- Corporate Philanthropy
Environmental Achievements
- Over 33 million gallons of water saved annually through the installation of water-efficient fixtures across the property
- 25 million gallons of groundwater collected via a nanofiltration system from beneath The Palazzo for use in horticulture, cooling towers, and street cleaners
- 100% of our energy is sourced from Renewable Energy Sources
- Over 250,000 pounds of leftover materials from tradeshows are donated to local charity organizations
- Dow Jones Sustainability Indices – 100% score
Social Achievements
- Supported 22 local non-profits
- Sponsored and attended 32 community events
- Participated in 121 volunteer events
- Contributed 5,865 recorded volunteer hours
- 6,326 items donated by Team Members
- Rescued and donated 83,832 meals
- 293 internal promotions in 2023
- Medical, dental, and vision plans at no premium cost to employees
- Launched The Food Rescue Alliance in 2023, donating over 100,000 pounds of food as of July 2024
Governance Achievements
- Established a Team Member committee to review, advise, and oversee new initiatives and enhance existing programs
- Annual training on Code of Business Conduct, Human Trafficking Prevention, Anti-Money Laundering Policy, Responsible Gaming, Workplace Harassment Prevention, and Workplace Health and Safety
Climate Goals & Targets
Long-term Goals:
- Exploring setting climate goals in line with the latest climate science and the Science-Based Target initiative
Medium-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
- Not disclosed
Environmental Challenges
- Reducing Scope 3 emissions (primarily from Purchased Goods & Services and Capital Goods)
- Food insecurity in Southern Nevada
- Food waste
Mitigation Strategies
- Implementing efficiency upgrades and switching to cleaner alternatives like renewable electricity to reduce Scope 1 emissions
- Procuring Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs), reducing emissions from market-based electricity to zero
- Launching The Food Rescue Alliance to donate leftover food
- Redirecting food waste unsuitable for donation to an animal farm
Supply Chain Management
Supplier Audits: Not disclosed
Responsible Procurement
- Sustainable Procurement Policy
- Local sourcing support
- Organic and sustainable certifications
- Sustainable seafood
- Green Tick Sustainable Certified products
- Ethical animal products
- Environmental impact assessments
- Organic product labeling
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Physical Risks
- Not disclosed
Transition Risks
- Not disclosed
Opportunities
- Not disclosed
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: SASB
Certifications: LEED Gold® (The Venetian Convention and Expo Center)
Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed
UN Sustainable Development Goals
- Not disclosed
Not disclosed
Sustainable Products & Innovation
- Not disclosed
Awards & Recognition
- Gold in multiple Stella Awards from Northstar Meetings Group
- Silver Medal for Best Sustainability Initiative