Climate Change Data

SaskGaming

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021-04-01 to 2022-03-31, 2023)

Reporting Period: 2021-04-01 to 2022-03-31

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:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Responsible Gambling
  • Community Investment
  • Indigenous Employment
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Cybersecurity

Environmental Achievements

  • Developed baseline measures and targets for GHG emissions reduction, to be reported on starting in 2022-23.

Social Achievements

  • Achieved 39.2% Indigenous representation in the workforce.
  • Increased guest satisfaction rates to 78% from 72% in 2019-20.
  • Continued renovations at Casino Regina, supporting the local economy and sub-trades.
  • Donated over $220,000 to various community organizations.
  • Achieved reaccreditation under the Responsible Gambling Council of Canada’s RG Check Program.

Governance Achievements

  • Implemented a new Wellness Strategy focusing on employee mental, emotional, physical, and spiritual health.
  • Enhanced cybersecurity measures based on recommendations from the Provincial Auditor of Saskatchewan.
  • Developed robust action plans to mitigate cybersecurity risks.

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Improve Indigenous recruitment, retention, and advancement
  • Implement employee wellness strategy
  • Improve energy efficiency to reduce consumption and costs
Short-term Goals:
  • Complete renovations at Casino Regina
  • Finalize gaming modernization project
  • Integrate GameOn 2.0 Customer Service Program

Environmental Challenges

  • Temporary closures of Casinos Regina and Moose Jaw due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
  • Public health restrictions impacting operations and revenue.
  • Declining revenue trends in a mature gaming market.
  • Increased competition from other gaming operators.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Developed and implemented business continuity and pandemic plans.
  • Invested in technology, facilities, and new initiatives (online gaming platform).
  • Focused on expense management and operational efficiency.
  • Continued renovations to modernize facilities and enhance the guest experience.
  • Implemented a new online gaming platform in partnership with SIGA.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Supporting Saskatchewan businesses, particularly Indigenous-owned businesses

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

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

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: RG Check Program

Third-party Assurance: KPMG LLP

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Not disclosed

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2023

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

  • Responsible Gambling
  • Security and Integrity
  • Employee Well-being
  • Community Support
  • Environmental Sustainability
  • Stakeholder Relationships

Environmental Achievements

  • Contracted a third-party to monitor electrical usage in real time and provide data and recommendations to manage peak load, overall usage, and minimize downtime and machinery failure more efficiently.
  • Measures GHG consumption using a Cumulative GHG Reduction target in its balanced scorecard.

Social Achievements

  • Developed a uniquely flexible employee recognition program.
  • Implemented a Representative Workforce Plan with unions to improve workforce diversity, focusing on Indigenous representation.
  • Provides sponsorships and donations to dozens of charities and community projects.
  • Supports employee volunteerism through the Dollars for Do-Gooders Program and Employee Match Program.
  • Implemented GameSense, an internationally recognized responsible gambling program.

Governance Achievements

  • All employees are required to complete diversity and inclusion training.
  • All employees are required to complete respectful workplace training.
  • Detailed policies and procedures are in place to ensure compliance with all regulatory standards, including a compliance officer.
  • All gaming employees obtain a valid Certificate of Registration through the Saskatchewan Liquor and Gaming Authority’s Registration Program.
  • Detailed policies and procedures are in place regarding the responsible marketing of services.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Minimizing employee absences.
  • Maintaining a harassment-free workplace.
  • Reducing GHG consumption.
  • Managing risks associated with problem gambling.
  • Ensuring fair and honest games.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Employee Wellness Strategy focusing on healthy mind, body, and life.
  • Harassment Prevention Policy.
  • Third-party monitoring of electrical usage and GHG reduction targets.
  • GameSense program and employee training on responsible gambling.
  • Independent testing and verification of gaming integrity.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Policies and processes designed to facilitate opportunities for Indigenous people and businesses.

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities