Climate Change Data

Melco Resorts & Entertainment Limited

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2020, 2021, 2022, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2020

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:34,297 MWh/year (reduction)
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Restoring our World
  • Inspiring our Communities
  • Sustaining our Supply Chain
  • Empowering our Business

Environmental Achievements

  • 67% reduction in overproduced food waste over a six-month trial at City of Dreams employee dining rooms.
  • Reduction of annualized electricity consumption of 34,297 MWh in Macau and Manila, equivalent to avoiding over 24,000 metric tonnes of GHG emissions.

Social Achievements

  • Mobilized over 7,800 Melco volunteer participants in more than 600 volunteer activities under the ‘Simple Acts of Kindness’ initiative.

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieving carbon neutral resorts and zero waste across resorts by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • Not disclosed
Mitigation Strategies
  • Not disclosed

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Procuring locally and creating demand for materials that have sustainability attributes in the supply chain

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:14,842 tCO2e/year (Scope 1 & 2 market-based)
Scope 1 Emissions:14,842 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:211,787 tCO2e/year (location-based)
Scope 3 Emissions:89,579 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:383,233 MWh/year
Water Consumption:2,265,808 m3/year
Waste Generated:8,783 tons/year
Carbon Intensity:0.011 tCO2e/m² (Scope 1 & 2 market-based)

ESG Focus Areas

  • Energy & Climate Resilience
  • Material Use & Waste
  • Engaging our People
  • Safety, Health & Wellbeing
  • Responsible Gaming
  • Community Engagement & Investment
  • Ethical & Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Ethics & Integrity
  • Privacy & Cybersecurity

Environmental Achievements

  • 25% energy intensity reduction achieved over 2019
  • Annualized savings of over 46.8 million kWh through energy-efficiency measures since 2018
  • Eliminating 2.8 million plastic bottles annually with water refilling dispensers across our properties
  • Replaced all SUP F&B containers and utensils with biodegradable, sustainable alternatives
  • Increased plastic recycling by 2,429%
  • Waste diversion increase of 433% in composting and 126% in recycling over 2020
  • Cut plate waste in Employee Dining Rooms by up to 35% over a five-month, Winnow Sense trial
  • Annualized savings of over 432,000 m3 through water-efficiency measures
  • BREEAM “Excellent” rating for the design stage of City of Dreams Mediterranean and Studio City Phase 2

Social Achievements

  • Women comprise 27% of our Boards and 38% of senior management, and 73% of our people are hired from within the local community
  • Overall, 111 average training hours per colleague, a 260% increase over 2019 and 18% over 2020
  • Over 95% of colleagues vaccinated through our ‘Get the Jab’ program
  • First and only integrated resort operator globally to be recognized by RG Check in all jurisdictions
  • Heart-of-House Roadshows generated over US$950,000 worth of business for more than 140 local SMEs

Governance Achievements

  • All colleagues received training on Melco’s anti-corruption policies and procedures
  • No incidents of corruption, or legal actions taken for anti-competitive behavior or monopolistic practices

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieving carbon-neutral resorts by 2030
  • Achieving zero waste across our resorts by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Sourcing 80% of our procurement choices with sustainability attributes by 2025
  • Purchasing 100% of our bed linen and towels from OEKO-TEX®-certified suppliers and 100% of our pure cotton linen and towels from sustainable sources by 2030
  • Procuring 20% of our seafood from sustainable, local and/or globally-recognized certification schemes by 2025
  • Sourcing 50% of our chemicals rated as Green or Amber by 2025
  • Achieving third-party accreditation for all new integrated resort RG programs within three years of opening
  • Hiring 95% of managers from the local community by 2030
  • Filling 50% of management roles with women by 2030
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Melco’s Group annual employee Injury Frequency Rate (IFR) by 20% in 2022

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted financial performance and liquidity.
  • Uncertainty regarding license renewal in Macau.
  • Intensified cyber risk globally.
  • Limited access to renewable energy sources in certain jurisdictions.
  • Tightening data privacy laws globally.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Employing cost-containment and financing measures to manage financial sustainability
  • Evolving and diversifying business model
  • Operating responsibly and adhering to government policies and regulations
  • Protecting IT infrastructure and systems
  • Engaging independent third-party experts to assess processes and preparedness
  • Incorporating environmental features into building design and facilities
  • Appointing Data Protection Officers in each jurisdiction
  • Protecting data subject rights

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Code of Conduct for Suppliers
  • Sustainability attributes indicated on procurement system with icons
  • Sourcing guidelines for cotton, chemicals, and seafood

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events (typhoons)
  • Damage to property and loss of revenue
Transition Risks
  • Carbon pricing
  • Energy-efficiency improvement requirements
  • Rising fossil-fuel based energy prices
Opportunities
  • Sourcing renewable energy
  • Expanding onsite solar generation
  • Reducing cost of capital through green bonds

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards: Core option

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 50001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, RG Check, BREEAM Excellent (City of Dreams Mediterranean and Studio City Phase 2 design)

Third-party Assurance: Third-party assurance provider verified GHG emission inventory for 2019, 2020, and 2021 against ISO 14064-1:2006

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • NORDAQ water purification and bottling solution
  • Biodegradable F&B containers and utensils
  • Sustainable building designs

Awards & Recognition

  • Sustainable Resort of the Year 2021 – International Gaming Awards (IGA)
  • WeCare™ HR Asia Most Caring Companies Award 2021
  • Best Companies to Work for in Asia – HR Asia magazine (2019-2021)
  • Excellence in Practice Award: Customer Service Training – Association of Talent Development
  • Silver for Best Graduate Recruitment Programme – HR Asia Recruitment Awards 2021
  • 15 Years Plus Caring Company Logo
  • 97 Forbes Travel Guide Awards
  • Studio City Phase 2 Regional Award, Asia at BREEAM Awards 2021
  • Gold Awards 2021 of the ‘Climate Change Initiative’ category – PATA
  • Green Key International Environment Award 2021
  • ASEAN Tourism Standards Awards 2021 – ASEAN Green Hotel
  • Hong Kong Sustainability Award 2021 – Certificate of Excellence
  • Outstanding Corporate for Volunteerism (2019-2021)

Reporting Period: 2022

Environmental Metrics

Scope 1 Emissions:17,142 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:210,241 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:377,625 tCO2e/year
Renewable Energy Share:3%
Total Energy Consumption:390,085 MWh/year
Water Consumption:2,322,000 m3/year
Waste Generated:6,683 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Energy & Climate Resilience
  • Material Use & Waste
  • Engaging our People
  • Safety, Health & Wellbeing
  • Responsible Gaming
  • Community Engagement & Investment
  • Ethical & Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Ethics & Integrity
  • Privacy & Cybersecurity

Environmental Achievements

  • 22% energy intensity reduction achieved over 2019
  • Solar photovoltaic (PV) at all properties in Macau, Manila and Cyprus
  • Annualized savings of over 51.3 million kWh through energy-efficiency measures
  • BREEAM “Excellent” rating for the design stage of City of Dreams Mediterranean and Studio City
  • Eliminating 1.4 million plastic bottles at City of Dreams Manila and Macau properties
  • 24% reduction in waste generated in 2022 compared to 2021
  • 9% increase in waste diversion through composting and recycling
  • 36% overall increase in composting compared to 2021
  • Annualized savings of over 463,625 m3 through water-efficiency measures

Social Achievements

  • Women comprise 27% of our boards and 34% of senior management
  • 68% of positions at the “Vice President” level and above have been filled from within our local community
  • 170 average training hours per colleague in 2022
  • 99% of colleagues completed the Hotel and Catering Safety Card Training Program
  • Close to 500 colleagues participated in mental wellness seminars
  • 2,276 community activities organized, a 104% increase from 2021 with over 22,300 Melco volunteer participants
  • Awarded “Outstanding Corporate for Volunteerism”

Governance Achievements

  • 97% completion rate of Corporate Governance induction training
  • No material incidents of corruption, anti-competitive behavior or monopolistic practices reported
  • Procured cyber insurance to protect Melco against financial losses caused by potential cybersecurity incidents
  • No complaints or instances of data or customer privacy breaches were reported in 2022

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Achieving carbon-neutral resorts by 2030
  • Achieving zero waste across our resorts by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieving carbon-neutral resorts by 2030
  • Achieving zero waste across our resorts by 2030
  • Sourcing 80% of our procurement choices with sustainability attributes by 2025
  • Purchasing 100% of our bed linen and towels from OEKO-TEX®- certified suppliers by 2030
  • Procuring 20% of our seafood from sustainable sources by 2025
  • Sourcing 50% of our chemicals rated as Green or Amber by 2025
  • Sourcing 100% cage-free eggs by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce Melco’s Group annual employee Injury Frequency Rate (IFR) by 5% in 2023

Environmental Challenges

  • Impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, particularly in Macau
  • Limited access to renewable energy sources in certain jurisdictions
  • Ongoing pandemic disruptions to international supply chains
  • Rising costs globally amid high inflationary conditions
Mitigation Strategies
  • Employing cost-containment and financing measures
  • Evolving and diversifying our business model
  • Prioritizing local procurement
  • Harnessing the power of technology to improve data collection and visibility over our supply chain

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Local sourcing
  • Sustainable sourcing guidelines for chemicals, seafood, and cotton

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Chronic temperature increases
  • Water stress
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory pressures and carbon pricing
  • Resource procurement
Opportunities
  • Capital flow opportunities
  • Renewable energy and onsite generation opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards

Certifications: RG Check, BREEAM, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, HACCP

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Goal 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy)
  • Goal 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)
  • Goal 13 (Climate Action)
  • Goal 14 (Life Below Water)
  • Goal 8 (Decent Work and Economic Growth)
  • Goal 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities)
  • Goal 17 (Partnerships for the Goals)

Melco's initiatives contribute to these goals through various programs and strategies outlined in the report.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • NORDAQ water filtration system
  • Biodegradable packaging
  • Carbon-neutral beef
  • Plant-based meat alternatives
  • Sustainably sourced seafood

Awards & Recognition

  • Global Gaming Awards Asia – Corporate Social Responsibility of the Year
  • International Gaming Awards – Sustainability Award
  • ATD Excellence in Practice Awards
  • Cyprus HR Awards
  • Asian Excellence Awards
  • CEM Excellence Award
  • ASEAN Green Hotel Award
  • Macao International Environmental Co-operation Forum and Exhibition – Green Booth Award
  • Macao International Trade and Investment Fair – Green Booth Award
  • Outstanding Corporate for Volunteerism

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

Scope 1 Emissions:20,392 tCO2e/year
Scope 2 Emissions:252,155 tCO2e/year
Scope 3 Emissions:372,748 tCO2e/year
Total Energy Consumption:470,015 MWh/year
Water Consumption:3,071,691 m3/year
Waste Generated:13,872 tons/year

ESG Focus Areas

  • Energy & Climate Resilience
  • Material Use & Waste
  • Engaging our People
  • Safety, Health & Wellbeing
  • Responsible Gaming
  • Community Investment & Engagement
  • Ethical & Sustainable Supply Chain
  • Ethics & Integrity
  • Privacy & Cybersecurity

Environmental Achievements

  • 5% energy intensity reduction achieved over 2022 and a 26% reduction compared to 2019
  • Intensity reduction of 6% for Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions over 2022
  • 1.3% absolute and 22% intensity reductions in Scope 3 emissions
  • Avoided 5.2 million single-use plastic (SUP) bottles with the NORDAQ water filtration system
  • Recycling or repurposing over 500 tonnes of playing cards
  • Diversion of 11% of valuable materials from our waste stream through composting and recycling, a 76% increase over 2022
  • Achieved annualized savings of over 466,304 m3 through water-efficiency measures

Social Achievements

  • Women comprise 27% of our boards and 35% of senior management
  • 66% of positions at the “Vice President” level and above have been filled from within our local community, increasing to 85% in Macau
  • 93% of colleagues attended training, averaging 65 hours each in 2023
  • Over 7,000 Foundation Acceleration Program (FAP) experiences provided
  • 36-person REACH! Elite Team represented Melco in 55 local and national sports events; 200 REACH! training sessions involving over 1,190 participants
  • 89% of our colleagues completed the Hotel and Catering Safety Card Training Program in 2023
  • 300 internal OSH sessions were held with over 17,000 participants
  • Since 2021, first and only integrated resort operator globally to be recognized by RG Check across all our properties
  • Perfect score of 100% attained with Macau’s Gaming Inspection and Coordination Bureau’s (DICJ) Responsible Gambling Indicators in 2023 at three more of our locations
  • Over 3,800 participants volunteered their time and efforts across over 530 volunteering initiatives
  • Close to US$17 million donated to worthy causes in our communities
  • Generated over US$1.1 million for small and medium enterprise (SME) businesses in Macau

Governance Achievements

  • 100% completion rate of our Corporate Governance induction training on Melco’s Code of Conduct in 2023
  • No material incidents of corruption, anti-competitive behavior or monopolistic practices reported
  • Implemented new, mandatory, in-depth cybersecurity training for relevant colleagues, with specialized sessions for the Board and senior management

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • 95% of managers in Macau to be recruited from the local community by 2030
  • 50% of management roles to be held by women by 2030
Medium-term Goals:
  • Achieve carbon-neutral resorts by 2030
  • Achieve zero waste across resorts by 2030
  • Sourcing 80% of procurement choices with sustainability attributes by 2025
  • Procuring 20% of seafood from sustainable sources by 2025
  • Sourcing 50% of chemicals rated as Green or Amber by 2025
  • Sourcing 100% cage-free eggs by 2025
Short-term Goals:
  • Reduce water consumption by 19% by 2030
  • Reduce non-hazardous waste generation by 5% by 2030
  • Diverting 5% of useful materials from disposal by 2030

Environmental Challenges

  • Maintaining focus on being cost effective and efficient while progressing environmental initiatives
  • Going deeper in the assessment of climate-related and other environmental impacts, and enhancing understanding of the related financial impacts
  • Expanding procurement of more responsible options and introducing new categories on restaurant menus
  • Navigating the challenges of inflation and geopolitical pressures
  • Building resilience in sourcing to mitigate risks from natural events and other factors impacting supply chain continuity
  • Maintaining effective management practices and mitigation strategies, aligned with high ESG standards, and providing training on advanced social engineering attacks
Mitigation Strategies
  • Employing cost-containment and financing measures to manage financial sustainability
  • Evolving and diversifying the business model
  • Committing substantial resources to work closely with suppliers
  • Strengthening supplier relationships, creating economies of scale in procurement and harnessing technology to improve data collection and supply chain visibility
  • Being nimble and diversifying the sourcing base
  • Deepening investment in advanced tools for attack prevention and detection, and arranging regular resilience drills

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Supplier Code of Conduct
  • Sourcing goods and services with sustainability attributes
  • Local procurement

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Extreme weather events
  • Chronic temperature increases
  • Water stress
Transition Risks
  • Regulatory pressures and carbon pricing
  • Resource procurement
Opportunities
  • Capital flow opportunities
  • Renewable energy and onsite generation opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: GRI Standards, IFRS S1, IFRS S2, SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 45001, ISO 27001, RG Check, BREEAM

Third-party Assurance: Third-party assurance provider verified the Company’s Scope 1, 2 and 3 GHG emission inventory for the year 2023 against ISO 14064-3:2019

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • NORDAQ water filtration system
  • Biodegradable packaging
  • Recycled glass media filter for swimming pools

Awards & Recognition

  • Global Gaming Awards Asia – Corporate Social Responsibility Award of the Year
  • Asia Gaming Awards – Outstanding Contribution in Corporate Social Responsibility and Best Responsible Gaming Program
  • Inside Asian Gaming IAG Academy IR Awards – Best Overall CSR Program
  • Association for Talent Development – Career Development category
  • Forbes Travel Guide awards
  • MICHELIN Stars
  • Green Hotel Gold Awards
  • Green Key Award
  • Best International Sustainable Commercial Development 2023
  • Best Sustainable Commercial Development Europe 2023
  • Asian Excellence Awards – Best Environmental Responsibility