Lotteries and Gaming Saskatchewan Corporation
Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31)
Reporting Period: 2023-04-01 to 2024-03-31
Environmental Metrics
ESG Focus Areas
- Responsible Gambling
- Community Investment
- Financial Sustainability
- Organizational Excellence
- Indigenous Relations
Environmental Achievements
- SaskGaming greenhouse gas emissions targets set for reduction (7,319.0t in 2024-25, decreasing to 7,000.0t by 2028-29).
Social Achievements
- $5.9 million in Charitable Gaming Grants to nearly 2,500 charitable groups.
- Increased annual funding for the First Nation Addiction Rehabilitation Foundation to $2.5 million.
- Annual funding provided to Mobile Crisis Services Inc. in support of the Problem Gambling Help Line.
- Implementation of GameSense responsible gambling program across casinos and PlayNow.com.
- Targets set for increased Indigenous representation at casinos.
Governance Achievements
- Establishment of a formal Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) framework.
- Identification and monitoring of seven top corporate-wide risks (operator performance, transformation, policy change, cybersecurity, problem gambling, compliance and fraud, and talent management).
- Development of a 2024-25 to 2028-29 Performance Management and Capital Allocation Plan aligned with Government’s Crown Sector Strategic Priorities.
Climate Goals & Targets
Environmental Challenges
- Competition from illegal online gaming operators.
- Transformation challenges related to the consolidation of management oversight.
- Anticipating and responding to changing external policy direction.
- Maintaining a strong corporate culture and attracting/retaining talent.
- Preventing problem gambling.
Mitigation Strategies
- Joining the Canadian Lottery Coalition to combat illegal gambling websites.
- Implementing shared services agreements for HR, IT, procurement, legal, and audit.
- Developing and implementing a strategic plan.
- Establishment of ERM framework and risk registry.
- Implementation of GameSense and other responsible gambling initiatives.
Supply Chain Management
Responsible Procurement
- Strong commitments to Indigenous procurement by SIGA and SaskGaming.
Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities
Reporting Standards
Frameworks Used: IFRS
Certifications: RG Check (SaskGaming)
Third-party Assurance: Deloitte LLP