Sands China has been awarded ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System (EMS) certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI), becoming the world’s first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise to achieve the new standard.
Sands China is the first company in the global hospitality sector and the Macao and Hong Kong region to receive the certification, which covers all Sands China resort properties and reflects the company’s integration of the latest international environmental management standards into its operations and corporate governance.
Released by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in April, ISO 14001:2026 places greater emphasis on climate change, biodiversity, natural resource management, and leadership accountability. Sands China achieved certification well ahead of the 2029 transition deadline, underscoring its proactive approach to sustainability.
Commenting on the achievement, Grant Chum, CEO and Executive Director of Sands China Ltd., said: “Sustainability is a cornerstone of the company’s long-term development. We are honoured to be the world’s first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise, as well as the first company in the global hospitality industry and the Macao and Hong Kong region, to attain ISO 14001:2026 EMS certification. This achievement demonstrates that our environmental management efforts and performance meet the latest international standards. It reaffirms our long-standing commitment to embedding sustainability into our corporate governance, and validates our ongoing pursuit of excellence in environmental management.”
He added: “This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of our 28,000 team members, who are united by a common commitment to sustainability and integrate it into their daily work. Looking ahead, Sands China will continue to drive the city’s integrated tourism and leisure industry towards a greener, higher-quality future. Together with the Macao SAR government and all sectors of society, we will continue contributing to Macao’s development as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, while advancing the city’s vision of a more sustainable future for all.”
Sands China’s sustainability efforts have delivered measurable results, including a 61% reduction in Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared with its 2018 baseline, surpassing its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated targets. The company also reduced potable water consumption by 9% in 2025 and achieved a 21% operational waste diversion rate.
The company’s environmental leadership continues to earn global recognition. Sands China has been included in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook for the fourth consecutive year, earning Top 1% rankings in both the Global and China editions. It has also been named to the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for the fifth consecutive year and the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index for the sixth consecutive year, remaining the only integrated resort operator listed in both indices.
