Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Human Capital Management
• Business Ethics
• Responsible Gaming Program
• Board Composition
• Environmental Management
• Data Privacy and Cybersecurity

Environmental Achievements

• Reclaimed $12.8 million worth of materials from decommissioned gaming machines in 2023 (27% increase from previous year)
• East Coast distribution hub projected to halve transport emissions in North America
• New solar power system at South African office reducing carbon footprint and reliance on national grid
• India team funded solar panel installation in three government schools

Social Achievements

• Membership in employee resource groups (ERGs) more than doubled to over 1,300 Creators and SciPlayers
• Launched new leadership programs (Leadership Essentials, Multipliers, Project Level Up) to progress high-performing employees
• Introduced unconscious bias training for recruiting team and manager training on inclusive leadership
• Awarded $75,000 in grants through the Employee Assistance Fund (EAF)
• Granted 143 wishes through Week of Wishes totaling $121,000
• Creators and SciPlayers volunteered 16,250 hours supporting 225 charitable causes

Governance Achievements

• Established a dedicated ESG Council and Compliance Committee
• Amended board committee charters to assign ESG oversight responsibilities
• Developed a ‘Leadership Expectations’ playbook formalizing expectations for manager check-ins
• Completed onboarding and annual ethics and compliance training for all employees
• Zero material data breaches in 2023

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Meeting 2025 DEI targets
• Supply chain disruptions (addressed through dual-location strategy and diversification)

Mitigation Strategies

• Ongoing review and revision of DEI roadmap
• Dual-location strategy to reduce reliance on single regions
• Minimum of two vendors for every product and commodity

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: On-site audits of North American critical suppliers completed in 2023; audits of European and Asian vendors planned for 2024

Responsible Procurement

• Supplier Code of Conduct
• Master services agreements
• Global Procurement Policy
• Conflict Minerals Global Policy
• Dual-location strategy

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: SASB, TCFD

Certifications: ISO 14001, ISO 27001, PCI DSS (for one business unit)

Sustainable Products & Innovation

• Gaming machines made with recycled or recyclable materials; reduced power consumption of machines