Nevada's largest employer partners with SNWA to offer extra water savings incentives
LAS VEGAS, March 21, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) ("MGM Resorts" or the "Company") announced today that
it has partnered with the Southern Nevada Water Authority (SNWA) to incentivize residential water
conservation for its more than 50,000 employees in Southern Nevada. Through a $500,000 grant to the SNWA
Water Efficiency Improvement Fund, MGM Resorts employees will earn additional rebates when they take
advantage of existing SNWA water savings programs that target residential water conservation.
"In light of my pledge to the CEO Water Mandate and commitments to water stewardship in the community, I'm
proud to announce a half-million-dollar grant that will educate and empower our employees to make a
meaningful impact on water conservation," said Bill Hornbuckle, CEO and President of MGM Resorts. "We're
committed to understanding and addressing local water challenges, and this initiative reflects our
dedication to community involvement and water sustainability."
The program will educate employees on and enhance existing SNWA incentives for the Water Smart Landscapes
Rebate, the Smart Irrigation Controller Rebate and the Smart Leak Detector Rebate. It will also provide
employees who request them with a water conservation retrofit kit that reduces indoor water use, making
incentives available to apartment dwellers and non-homeowners. Launching on World Water Day, a video
training course assigned to all Southern Nevada employees will outline the severity of the area's water
crisis, the areas in which MGM Resorts is helping and amplify the existing incentives programs provided by
the SNWA.
In its Global Water Policy, MGM Resorts commits to investing in water saving measures and encouraging its
stakeholders, including employees, to conserve water at work and home.
"MGM Resorts continues to demonstrate its commitment to water efficiency within its resort operations, saving
billions of gallons over the past decade," said John Entsminger, SNWA General Manager. "As the largest
employer in Southern Nevada, MGM Resorts is taking meaningful action through this grant to encourage more of
its employees to participate in effective water conservation programs that enhance the long-term
sustainability of our community."
Other notable water-related actions by MGM Resorts:
- First gaming company and Las Vegas-based company to endorse the CEO Water Mandate
- Nearly 14 billion gallons of water saved between 2007 and 2022 due to conservation efforts
- More than 200,000 square feet of grass replaced with desert friendly landscaping
- Saved 70 million gallons of consumptive water use through HVAC optimization in 2023
- Made the 2022 CDP A List for water security
MGM Resorts is focused on creating a more environmentally sustainable future, recognizing that climate change
presents significant risks and opportunities to business, people and the planet. The Company has adopted a
culture of innovation to reduce emissions and continues to take bold steps towards climate leadership in the
industry. Additional information on MGM Resorts' environmental and sustainability efforts can be found HERE.
About MGM Resorts International
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) is
an S&P 500® global entertainment company with national and international locations
featuring best-in-class hotels and casinos, state-of-the-art meetings and
conference spaces, incredible live and theatrical entertainment experiences, and an extensive array of
restaurant, nightlife and retail offerings. MGM Resorts creates immersive, iconic
experiences through its suite of Las Vegas-inspired brands. The MGM Resorts portfolio
encompasses 31 unique hotel and gaming destinations globally, including some of the most recognizable
resort brands in the industry. The Company's 50/50 venture, BetMGM, LLC, offers
U.S. sports betting and online gaming through market-leading brands,
including BetMGM and partypoker, and the Company's subsidiary
LeoVegas AB offers sports betting and online gaming through
market-leading brands in several jurisdictions throughout Europe. The Company is currently pursuing
targeted expansion in Asia through the integrated resort opportunity in Japan. Through its "Focused on
What Matters: Embracing Humanity and Protecting the Planet" philosophy, MGM Resorts commits to creating a more
sustainable future, while striving to make a bigger difference in the lives of its employees, guests,
and in the communities where it operates. The global employees of MGM Resorts are proud of
their company for being recognized as one of FORTUNE® Magazine's World's Most Admired Companies®. For
more information, please visit us at www.mgmresorts.com. Please also connect with us
@MGMResortsIntl on Twitter as well as Facebook and Instagram.
About the Southern Nevada Water Authority
The SNWA is a not-for-profit
regional entity that manages water conservation, water quality and water resource issues for Southern
Nevada. Its members include the Big Bend Water District (Laughlin); the cities of Boulder
City, Henderson, Las Vegas, and North Las Vegas; the Clark County Reclamation District; and
the Las Vegas Valley Water District.
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