LONDON, July 1, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --
International Game Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT)
has announced the release of its 2020 Sustainability Report, which
outlines the Company's improved environmental, social and
governance (ESG) performance year-over-year. IGT's 14th
annual Sustainability Report demonstrates the Company's drive to
create value, increase its socially responsible corporate
citizenship and enhance reporting on its activities.
"IGT's 2020 Sustainability Report underscores and highlights
our unwavering commitment to sustainability even while our business
adjusted to new ways of working during the COVID-19 pandemic,"
said Marco Sala, IGT CEO.
"Several of the most reputable ESG analysts and rating agencies
recognized IGT for improving the quality of the information that we
disclose and the sustainable activities and solutions that we
implemented across the Company. We firmly believe that IGT's
continued dedication to the well-being and development of our
employees and high standards of corporate citizenship creates value
for our stakeholders throughout the world."
IGT focuses its corporate social responsibility activities on
four key pillars: Valuing and Protecting Our People, Advancing
Responsibility, Supporting Our Communities and Fostering
Sustainable Operations. The 2020 Sustainability Report illustrates
IGT's achievements in generating value for a range of stakeholder
groups including employees, customers, communities and
suppliers.
Highlights of the report include:
- Valuing and Protecting Our People: IGT is dedicated to
maintaining a fair, inclusive culture where all employees feel
valued, respected, engaged and empowered to contribute to the
business. IGT enriches employee development through career pathing
and mentoring. The Company's Office of Diversity & Inclusion
guides strategic diversity and inclusion initiatives and embeds
these topics in our business processes.
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- IGT prioritized the health and safety of employees, customers
and partners in 2020. New ways of working were implemented at the
outset of the COVID-19 pandemic to ensure all employees were
provided with a safe working environment, whether remotely or
onsite, to minimize the potential spread of the virus.
- IGT was selected for the 2020 Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index
for the Company's commitment to progressing diversity and inclusion
in the workplace. The Bloomberg Gender-Equality Index distinguishes
companies committed to advancing women's equality and transparently
reporting gender data.
- Advancing Responsibility: IGT is committed to player
protection and product integrity. Through its comprehensive
responsible gaming program, IGT contributes features and
capabilities to promote safer gambling and prevent underage play. A
solid infrastructure of policies, guidelines and best practices
support IGT's solutions to uphold industry standards and
demonstrate reliability throughout its portfolio.
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- In 2020, IGT's responsible gaming certification from the Global
Gambling Guidance Group (G4) was attained for another three years.
IGT remains the first gaming vendor in the world to achieve this
accreditation for its land-based casino and digital
operations.
- IGT also holds the certification for compliance with the World
Lottery Association's Associate Member Corporate Social
Responsibility Standards and Certification Framework for its
lottery operations.
- Supporting Our Communities: IGT supports communities
where it operates and where its employees live through corporate
programs that align with the United Nations' sustainable
development goals (SDGs). IGT's Community Ambassador program
focuses on community engagement at the local level while aligning
with global giving efforts. Employee-driven giving programs
complement the corporate programs by supporting the local causes
that are important to individual employees.
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- IGT modified its Charitable Giving Guidelines in 2020 to focus
on aiding community partners whose operations faced significant
challenges due to COVID-19. IGT prioritized funding requests that
aligned with the SDGs that supported basic needs. The Company held
its first virtual volunteering week with an array of events that
brought awareness of how community-based organizations became
resilient in hard times and how employees could still support the
various causes.
- Fostering Sustainable Operations: Interacting with
customers is an essential element of IGT's sustainability
practices. Sound business relations with suppliers and customers
are essential to maintain quality goods and services. IGT ensures
its suppliers meet high economic, ethical and environmental
standards as outlined in IGT's Supplier Code of Conduct. In
addition, IGT strives to continually improve its environmental
management systems and processes to reduce its environmental
impact.
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- IGT's printing facility in Lakeland,
Fla. implemented a waste reclamation program that removed
approximately 7,175,050 pounds of waste from landfills in 2020, of
which approximately 1,073,380 pounds was used to make alternative
fuel. For this program, IGT's facility was recognized as the winner
of the Sustainability Program in the 2021 FTA Sustainability
Excellence Awards.
IGT continues to look ahead, connecting players around the world
with best-in-class solutions that respect people and the
environment, while delivering excellence to keep gaming fun and
safe for all. The 2020 Sustainability Report is available online at
www.IGT.com.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We deliver entertaining and responsible gaming experiences
for players across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming
Machines and Lotteries to Sports Betting and Digital. Leveraging a
wealth of compelling content, substantial investment in innovation,
player insights, operational expertise, and leading-edge
technology, our solutions deliver unrivaled gaming experiences that
engage players and drive growth. We have a well-established local
presence and relationships with governments and regulators in more
than 100 countries around the world, and create value by adhering
to the highest standards of service, integrity, and responsibility.
IGT has approximately 11,000 employees. For more information,
please visit www.igt.com.
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past results, performance, or achievements. Therefore, you should
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cause actual results to differ materially from those in the
forward-looking statements include (but are not limited to) the
factors and risks described in the Company's annual report on Form
20-F for the financial year ended December
31, 2020 and other documents filed from time to time with
the SEC, which are available on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov
and on the investor relations section of the Company's website at
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Contact:
Phil
O'Shaughnessy, Global Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada +1 (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada +1 (401)
392-7452
Francesco Luti, +39 3485475493; for
Italian media inquiries
James Hurley, Investor Relations, +1
(401) 392-7190
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