Climate Change Data

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