Sands China Ltd. has been named to the prestigious Dow Jones Best-in-Class (DJBIC) Indices, marking the fifth consecutive year it has been included in the World Index and the sixth consecutive year in the Asia Pacific Index.
This achievement makes Sands China the only integrated resort operator globally to be concurrently listed in both benchmarks, underscoring the effectiveness of its “People, Community, and Planet” ESG pillars.
In this year’s assessment, only Sands China and its parent company, Las Vegas Sands Corp., were selected for the World Index out of 16 participating integrated resort operators. Sands China was also one of only two operators to secure a spot on the Asia Pacific Index, while Las Vegas Sands Corp. maintained its position in the World and North America indices for the seventh consecutive year.
Grant Chum, Chief Executive Officer and Executive Director of Sands China Ltd., stated that the company is deeply honoured by this international endorsement. He emphasized that sustainable development remains a fundamental cornerstone of the business.
“For over two decades, we have embedded ESG principles into our daily operations—driving local talent development, fostering community inclusion, and supporting SMEs, generating broader and lasting social benefits for Macao,” Chum said. “Moving forward, we will continue to uphold our sustainability philosophy and practices, working closely with the Macao SAR government and all sectors of society to co-create a greener, better, and more diversified future for Macao.”
Key ESG Performance Highlights:
- People: The Sands China Academy provided 1.8 million training hours to local employees in 2025, with total training exceeding 22.6 million hours since 2004.
- Community: The Sands Cares Ambassador Programme, established in 2009 as Macao’s first integrated resort volunteer team, has contributed over 362,000 service hours. The company also continues to support district revitalization through its Community Revitalization Programme for Rua das Estalagens.
- Planet: Sands China has achieved a 61 percent reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 greenhouse gas emissions compared to a 2018 baseline. Recent environmental milestones include the renewal of ISO 14001 certification, the recycling of 100 percent of playing cards, a transition to eco-friendly water packaging, and the expansion of green procurement strategies.
Launched in 1999 and conducted annually by S&P Global, the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices are considered a leading global benchmark for corporate sustainability, evaluating the ESG performance of over 12,000 companies worldwide.
