Las Vegas Sands Corp., a leading global developer of destination properties, is headquartered in the United States. Renowned for its luxurious resorts and casinos, the company primarily operates in Las Vegas and Asia, with significant properties in Macau and Singapore. Founded in 1988, Las Vegas Sands has achieved notable milestones, including the development of the iconic Venetian Resort in Las Vegas and the Marina Bay Sands in Singapore. The company excels in the integrated resort sector, offering a unique blend of gaming, entertainment, and hospitality services. Its commitment to sustainability and innovation sets it apart in the competitive gaming industry. With a strong market position, Las Vegas Sands continues to be a key player, recognised for its exceptional customer experience and significant contributions to the tourism sector.
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In 2024, Las Vegas Sands reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,850,486,000 kg CO2e. This includes 155,421,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, which encompass direct emissions from owned or controlled sources, and 271,612,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions, related to indirect emissions from the generation of purchased electricity. The majority of their emissions, about 2,423,452,000 kg CO2e, fall under Scope 3, which includes emissions from the entire value chain, such as capital goods and purchased goods and services. Las Vegas Sands has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for net zero emissions by 2050 across both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. They have established a near-term target to reduce these emissions by 29.4% by 2025 from a 2018 baseline, which is essential to align with the 1.5°C ambition pathway. Additionally, they have committed to a more aggressive reduction of 61% by 2030 from the same baseline. The company’s targets are consistent with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), which includes a commitment to reduce absolute Scope 1 and 2 GHG emissions by 60.2% by 2030. This commitment reflects their dedication to addressing climate change and reducing their overall carbon footprint in the hospitality and tourism sector.
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| 2015 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 239,280,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 774,515,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | 44,338,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
Las Vegas Sands's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 85% last year and increased significantly since 2015, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. The vast majority of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, representing the vast majority of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Capital Goods" being the largest emissions source at 53% of Scope 3 emissions.
Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.
Las Vegas Sands has established climate goals through participation in recognized frameworks and target-setting initiatives. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.
