Las Vegas Sands has announced the successful achievement of its environmental, social, and governance (ESG) goals set for the 2021–2025 period. The company invested over $270 million in workforce development, surpassing its initial target of $200 million. In 2025 alone, Sands allocated nearly $53 million to enhance job skills and career training for its team members and local labour markets.
The company also exceeded its community engagement goals, logging over 290,000 volunteer hours against a target of 250,000. In 2025, Sands team members contributed nearly 35,000 hours to 82 nonprofit organisations. Under its Planet pillar, Sands reduced its scope 1 and 2 carbon emissions by 54% from a 2018 baseline, achieving its Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi) validated goal of a 17.5% reduction.
Sands' additional achievements include procuring $2 billion in goods and services from local businesses in 2025, with $437 million sourced from diverse and small enterprises. The company also donated $11 million to nonprofits and $5.3 million to cultural events during the reporting period.
In environmental efforts, Sands increased its waste diversion by 10% over a 2019 base year and transitioned to sustainable materials for its branded water bottles. The company also reduced potable water use intensity by 8%, surpassing its 3% target.
Katarina Tesarova, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer, credited the company's team members for their resilience and commitment to achieving these goals despite the challenges posed by the pandemic. Sands' ESG performance earned it recognition on several prestigious lists, including Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2026
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