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Asian Community Development Council Joins the Sands Cares AcceleratorMay 20, 2026 1:00 PM
PR Newswire (US) Las Vegas Sands will help nurture ACDC's efforts to establish a welcoming, culturally grounded community space during its three-year membership in the company's exclusive nonprofit incubator.LAS VEGAS, May 20, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) today announced that the Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) has joined the Sands Cares Accelerator, the company's three-year membership program aimed at advancing nonprofits to deliver greater community impact.The Las Vegas community service organization is the ninth member to join the Sands Cares Accelerator, which helps fast-track nonprofits in pursuing a strategic initiative so they can better serve their missions. During their three-year membership, organizations focus on building their capacity in a singular area, and Sands serves as a catalyst for helping them achieve their goals via funding to support their identified goal, facilitation to build and achieve plans, and guidance from the company.ACDC's goal for its Sands Cares Accelerator membership is to lay the foundation for creating a permanent cultural and resource hub where it will deliver services and programs to support the Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) community. Its aim for the community space is to foster connection, provide access to services and resources, and create empowerment for the AANHPI community."Sands already has helped us expand many of our critical offerings such as the API Language Link, the Healthy Asian Pacific Islanders (HAPI) Medical Center and our youth development programs," Vida Lin, founder and president of ACDC, said. "Now, we are beginning an even more integrated journey as we enter the Sands Cares Accelerator to pursue one of our long-held visions. The opportunity to develop the pathway for our community space with the resources of the Sands Cares Accelerator will help us turn this vision into reality."Since 2015, ACDC has worked to promote, foster, champion and advocate for the AANHPI community in Nevada through programs spanning voter education, health insurance enrollment assistance, citizenship application assistance, culturally sensitive food distribution, vaccination clinics, and health care services through the HAPI Medical Center.In addition to inviting ACDC into the Sands Cares Accelerator, Sands is supporting ACDC with a $150,000 Sands Cares donation for the organization's API Language Link and youth development programs including the College Readiness Boot Camp and the Trade School Boot Camp.Sands began its support for ACDC in 2021 with funding for the API Language Link, which provides translation in 11 languages to facilitate community member access to services such as voter registration, health insurance enrollment and food assistance. From 2022-2025, Sands Cares funding also supported ACDC's HAPI Medical Center, which provides culturally sensitive primary health care. The company expanded its support to include youth development programs in 2024."Over the last five years, ACDC has demonstrated it can deliver on its goals with measurable successes in all of the areas we've supported," Ron Reese, senior vice president of global communications and corporate affairs, said. "Working together we were able to understand how integral its long-term desire for creating a centralized space is to providing better cohesion, engagement and service to the community, and the Sands Cares Accelerator is a perfect platform for making this goal a tangible pursuit."Inspired by the entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit of Sands' founder Sheldon G. Adelson, the Sands Cares Accelerator carries on his legacy of building successful businesses and giving back to communities by helping advance the capabilities of nonprofit organizations.ACDC is the fifth Sands Cares Accelerator member in Las Vegas and follows 2025 graduate The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas into the program. Other global members have included the Inspiring Children Foundation (graduate), Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (graduate) and Green Our Planet (graduate) in Las Vegas; Sustaincia (current member) in Macao; and Art Outreach (graduate) and The Food Bank Singapore (current member) in Singapore.To learn more about the Sands Cares Accelerator, visit https://www.sands.com/responsibility/communities/#our-program-sands-cares.About Asian Community Development CouncilThe Asian Community Development Council (ACDC) is a nonprofit and non-partisan organization of volunteers dedicated to building, connecting, and educating the Asian American Pacific Islander community in Nevada. ACDC was officially chartered in 2015. The mission of ACDC is to improve the general well-being and education of the Asian American Pacific Islander and other ethnic communities in Nevada. Services that ACDC offers include voter education, health insurance enrollment assistance, citizenship application assistance, vaccination clinics (Influenza and COVID-19), food distribution, College Readiness Bootcamp and GraduAsian.About Sands (NYSE: LVS)Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts. The company's iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make its host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.Sands' portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands® in Singapore and The Venetian® Macao, The Londoner Macao®, The Parisian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao and Four Seasons® Hotel Macao, and Sands® Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.Dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, Sands is anchored by the core tenets of serving people, communities and the planet. The company's ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for World and North America, as well as Fortune's list of the World's Most Admired Companies. To learn more, visit www.sands.com. 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Macao Sustainability Leader Sustaincia Joins the Sands Cares AcceleratorMay 14, 2026 3:05 AM
PR Newswire (US) Las Vegas Sands and Sands China will support the organization in advancing technology to convert food waste into useful products during its three-year membership in the exclusive program.LAS VEGAS and MACAO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) and Sands China today announced that Macao nongovernmental organization Sustaincia has joined the Sands Cares Accelerator, a three-year membership program aimed at advancing nonprofits to deliver greater community impact. Sustaincia is committed to using technology and social affairs to encourage sustainable development.The organization's strategic goal for its Sands Cares Accelerator membership is to perfect the use of advanced technology in converting food waste from bakery items, rice and cooking oil into useful products. Related to this goal, Sustaincia also will focus on establishing its community lab as a hub for technology innovation and research in food waste valorization, as well as leverage this circular framework to create opportunities for local entrepreneurs and scientists."Sands and Sands China are providing us with vital resources to realize our vision for improving food waste processes through advanced technology, while driving business and job prospects to further sustainable impact," Terence Lee, president of Sustaincia, said. "We believe the progress we make in our identified focus areas over the next three years in the Sands Cares Accelerator can have impact in Macao for years to come."Sustaincia's approach centers on food waste valorization, the process of transforming discarded materials into valuable commodities, and establishing a vital, community-driven laboratory in Macao. Recognizing the enormous volume of food waste generated daily by integrated resorts and high-volume tourism, Sustaincia is building a comprehensive platform for participatory science and sustainable waste management.The laboratory acts as a collaborative hub, bringing together partners and members from diverse academic and industrial backgrounds, including co-founder Dr. Bashir Saidu and Collab researchers Rana Elromh and Bryan Lee, to tackle challenges of the circular economy. Through this model, Sustaincia is transforming food waste into valuable, commercially viable products, creating an entirely new and inclusive industry that proves that Macao can be a leader in sustainability and environmental betterment.Sustaincia is the second Macao nongovernmental organization to join the Sands Cares Accelerator, which helps fast-track nonprofit organizations on the tipping point of increasing community impact. Inspired by the entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit of Sands' founder Sheldon G. Adelson, the program carries on his legacy of building successful businesses and giving back to communities by helping advance the capabilities of nonprofit organizations so they can better serve their missions.During their three-year membership, members focus on building their capacity in a strategic area or enhancing a program offering. Sands serves as a catalyst and mentor for helping organizations achieve their goals via funding to support their identified focus area, facilitation to build and achieve plans, and guidance and consulting from the company."Beyond having a solid vision to improve food waste management in Macao, Sustaincia was a great selection for our program because of its alignment with our own sustainable food initiatives," Ron Reese, senior vice president of global communications and corporate affairs at Sands, said. "Another factor we look for is the ability of an organization to sustain their goal after they leave the Sands Cares Accelerator, and we believe Sustaincia has established a strong plan for long-term impact."Sustaincia is the second member of the Sands Cares Accelerator in Macao. Other global members have included The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas (graduate), Green Our Planet (graduate), Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (graduate), the Inspiring Children Foundation (graduate) and the Asian Community Development Council (current member) in Las Vegas; and The Food Bank Singapore (current member) and Art Outreach (graduate) in Singapore.To learn more about the Sands Cares Accelerator, visit https://www.sands.com/responsibility/communities/#our-program-sands-cares.About Sustaincia
Established in Macao in 2020, Sustaincia's mission is to create a community with opportunities for dialogue and exchange of ideas under the premises of economic development, social responsibility and environmental betterment. Sustaincia provides an online management platform for sustainable industry projects and activities spanning education, inspiration, connection, coordination and verification of sustainable efforts. Sustaincia also organizes events on green mobility and energy transitions, biotechnology exchange, global trends in technology and future career paths for young people. To explore our projects and join our mission, please visit the Community Laboratory section at sustaincia.org.About Sands (NYSE: LVS)
Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts. The company's iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make its host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.Sands' portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands® in Singapore and The Venetian® Macao, The Londoner Macao®, The Parisian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao and Four Seasons® Hotel Macao, and Sands® Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.Dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, Sands is anchored by the core tenets of serving people, communities and the planet. The company's ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for World and North America, as well as Fortune's list of the World's Most Admired Companies. To learn more, visit www.sands.com. View original content to download multimedia:https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/macao-sustainability-leader-sustaincia-joins-the-sands-cares-accelerator-302771909.htmlSOURCE Las Vegas Sands Corp. Original: Macao Sustainability Leader Sustaincia Joins the Sands Cares Accelerator
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Sands China Launches 'Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens'April 29, 2026 11:04 AM
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Fully supporting Macao SAR government's directives on sustainable community development with new initiatives MACAO, April 29, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China announced its new Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens Wednesday at a press conference at The Londoner® Macao. This second edition of the programme is presenting two related initiatives. Firstly, through the launch of Sands China's Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens, the company continues to demonstrate its unwavering support for the Macao SAR government's directive on promoting and fostering the city's economic diversification. The initiative seeks to recruit a new batch of local SMEs to establish businesses on Rua das Estalagens, re-energising the district's economic vitality. Secondly, the inaugural Shop Rebranding Programme aims to embrace the company's business philosophy of supporting local SMEs by empowering businesses already on the street to innovate, strengthen their brands, and enhance their operational capability. Centred on the principle of "integrating the old with the new, bridging the past into future," this new edition of the Community Revitalization Programme strives for the sustainable development of Rua das Estalagens by injecting fresh energy into this historic street of distinctive cultural value while rekindling its past vibrancy and charm.
Since the Macao SAR government launched its revitalisation plan in 2023, Sands China has invested resources, integrated innovative ideas, and collaborated across sectors to promote the long-term development of the city's historic districts. In April 2024, the company launched the first-of-its-kind Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme for Rua das Estalagens to an overwhelming response. Seven enterprises were selected from 128 applications, encompassing cultural and creative retail, food and beverage specialities, and other diversified businesses. Over the past two years, this initiative has brought a refreshing vibe into the historic street, thrusting the district into the public spotlight.In operation for two years now, the Community Revitalization Programme for Rua das Estalagens has helped shops gain a reputation, with some becoming viral hotspots — breathing new life into the entire district. To extend the effectiveness of the programme, Sands China is now launching the Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens. With the principle of "integrating the old with the new," the initiative encourages Macao entrepreneurs to submit business proposals that align with the street's revitalisation strategy, further boosting the district's economic strength. Applicants must commit to a self-invested initial operating capital of no less than MOP 300,000. Selected applications can receive subsidies equivalent to one to two times the amount of the self-invested capital, with a capped amount of MOP 1 million per applicant. A judging panel will assess the subsidy amount based on a comprehensive evaluation of factors, such as the creativity and market potential of the submitted proposal, and the experience of the operating team.Meanwhile, the inaugural Shop Rebranding Programme empowers shops currently operating on Rua das Estalagens to enhance their brand appeal and elevate their operational capability, under the principle of "bridging the past into future." Applicants need to commit to a minimum self-invested capital of MOP 50,000. Selected applications can receive subsidies equivalent to one to three times the amount of the self-invested capital, capped at MOP 500,000 per applicant. The programme encompasses brand image innovation, product packaging, and storefront beautification, all designed to bolster the market competitiveness and vibrancy of the street's existing stores.Speaking at the press conference, Yau Yun Wah, director of the Economic and Technological Development Bureau of the Macao SAR government, said: "Launched in 2024, the first edition of the Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens not only captured the attention of local young entrepreneurs, but also successfully helped put a series of creative business plans into action. This encouraging result has infused Rua das Estalagens with new commercial vision and vitality. Meanwhile, the inaugural Shop Rebranding Programme under the company's Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens aims to empower existing shops to strengthen their brands through upgrades and transformation, thereby enhancing their competitiveness. These initiatives are highly aligned with the Macao SAR government's vision of supporting the high-standard development of local SMEs and boosting community economic development. SMEs are the cornerstone of Macao's economic development, and supporting their growth has always been a policy priority for the SAR government. Beyond government support, it is crucial that enterprises actively leverage the spirit of creativity, while all sectors of society participate and promote this vision. The Community Revitalization Programme for Rua das Estalagens has exemplified the success that stems from such cross-sector collaboration. We hope that the community will continue to unite with the SAR government to jointly drive the sustainable development of Macao's community economy."Dr. Wilfred Wong, executive vice chairman of Sands China Ltd., said: "Rua das Estalagens stands as a pivotal testament to the history and development of Macao, embodying profound cultural value and memories of a past economy. The first phase of Sands China's Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme for Rua das Estalagens attracted a group of young entrepreneurs to devote themselves to the future development of the street, fully demonstrating the strength, perseverance, and dedication of Macao's new generation. Building upon this achievement, we remain steadfast in our commitment to growing alongside the Macao community with the launch of the Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens. This initiative seeks to recruit a new cohort of SMEs to start businesses on the historic street, providing a platform for Macao entrepreneurs to flourish while further re-energising the district's cultural, tourism, and economic vitality. Additionally, through our inaugural Shop Rebranding Programme, we aim to help the street's existing businesses optimise and upgrade their brands, ensuring the sustainable development of Macao's revitalised districts."True to our business philosophy of growing alongside SMEs, we are dedicated to uniting the strengths of the government, business sectors and the community. Our goal is to preserve the historical and cultural heritage of Rua das Estalagens while reinvigorating the street's commercial growth, thereby collectively contributing to Macao's economic diversification and community development. We are grateful to the various SAR government departments, public sector entities, the banking sector, community associations, and the businesses on Rua das Estalagens for their unwavering support of this revitalisation programme. Their backing represents a collective effort to empower local SMEs and revive the cultural and tourism charm of the area, showcasing the vitality of Macao's community tourism."Joao Ma, vice president of the board of directors of the Macao Chamber of Commerce, said: "Looking back to 2024, Sands China launched the inaugural Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme for Rua das Estalagens under the philosophy of growing with SMEs. The programme successfully attracted entrepreneurs to set up businesses in the historic district, bringing tangible changes to the street. The newly launched Community Revitalization Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens not only continues to recruit new entrepreneurship proposals, but is also introducing the new Shop Rebranding Programme, encouraging existing merchants to enhance their competitiveness and respond proactively to changing market needs. This represents a deeper and more concrete implementation of the concept of 'integrating the old with the new.'"We are delighted to once again serve as a supporting organisation, working alongside Sands China to support local entrepreneurs and SMEs in taking opportunities and contributing to the growth of the community economy. SMEs are a vital pillar of Macao's economy, and the entrepreneurial spirit is a driving force for social progress. The Macao Chamber of Commerce will continue to play its role as a bridge, supporting greater numbers of reliable enterprises and promoting diversified development of community economies. We firmly believe that through the collective efforts of the government, enterprises, and chambers of commerce, Macao's traditional commercial districts will not merely remain historic streets, but will evolve into exemplary districts that showcase the city's innovative vitality and rich cultural heritage."Representatives of the enterprises selected for the first edition of the Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme for Rua das Estalagens attended the press conference Wednesday to share their entrepreneurial journeys, insights, and operational experiences. They noted that through the collective efforts of Sands China and various sectors of society, the programme has successfully helped them establish businesses on Rua das Estalagens and provided strong support for their steady growth. Additionally, Sands China has invested its resources to help shops on the street achieve sustainable development across multiple areas. The representatives expressed their enthusiasm for the new set of entrepreneurs soon to join the district, whose presence will inject new elements into the area and help build a robust operating environment.A series of free events is set to launch to support the new round of the Community Revitalization Programme, including:Briefing Session (May 8): A representative will introduce the two initiatives in detail, with government officials and public utility representatives invited to share essential information on starting a business;SME Training Courses (May 14): Titled "Macao SMEs: Effective Business Plan and Marketing Strategy" and "Macao SMEs: From Transformation of Traditions to Startup Innovation," these two sessions aim to help Macao enterprises enhance their marketing writing, operational knowledge, and market insights, equipping them with the necessary knowledge for the initiative;Rua das Estalagens Open Day (May 15 and 17, June 12 and 14): Interested parties are welcome to join these sessions to inspect the district and shop conditions, prior to embarking on their entrepreneurial journeys.Sands China has long been committed to providing a platform for Macao's SMEs to grow. Beyond providing entrepreneurship and rebranding subsidies, the Community Revitalization Programme for Rua das Estalagens has offered a range of practical support, such as inviting selected enterprises to participate in the company's large-scale events and activities. For two consecutive years, Sands China has hosted a food fest for the programme's inaugural cohort. These food festivals, held at the back-of-house area of The Venetian® Macao and The Londoner® Macao respectively, have helped participating shops promote their brands and increase visibility, drawing 11,000 Sands China team members across both editions.Furthermore, for two consecutive years, the company has distributed discount vouchers of these selected enterprises to participants of the Sands China Macao International 10K, encouraging runners to visit Rua das Estalagens. The company has also invited selected enterprises to set up booths at events such as the Sands Shopping Carnival, Macao's largest sales event, allowing local SMEs to reach beyond their immediate neighbourhoods and engage with a broader audience of residents and tourists, thereby enhancing their brand influence and market competitiveness.The Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens is organised by Sands China Ltd. and co-organised by the Macao Chamber of Commerce. The Secretariat for Economy and Finance of the Macao SAR government is the programme's advisory body, with the following serving as supporting units: Economic and Technological Development Bureau, Macao Government Tourism Office, Commerce and Investment Promotion Institute, Cultural Affairs Bureau, Municipal Affairs Bureau, General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macao, Macau Artist Society, Companhia de Electricidade de Macau - CEM, S.A. (CEM), The Macao Water Supply Company Limited, Bank of China Macau Branch, Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Macau), and Banco Nacional Ultramarino (BNU). The programme operates under Sands China's F.I.T. local SME support programme and the Sands Resorts Incubation Center.Guests of honour at the press conference were Sun Yaohua, director of the Economic Affairs Department of the Liaison Office of the Central People's Government in the Macao SAR; Yau Yun Wah; Maria Helena de Senna Fernandes, director of the Macao Government Tourism Office; Mak Kim Meng, acting chairman of the Administration Committee on Municipal Affairs of the Municipal Affairs Bureau; Christy Mai, adviser to the Office of the Secretary for Economy and Finance; Sou Kin Meng, head of the department of Cultural Heritage of the Cultural Affairs Bureau; Joao Ma; Ng Siu Lai, president of the General Union of Neighbourhood Associations of Macau; Ip Sio Kai, chairman of The Macau Association of Banks; Nacky Kuan, executive director of The Macao Water Supply Company Limited; Carlos Cid Álvares, chief executive officer of BNU Macau; Huang Xianjun, deputy chief executive officer of ICBC Macau; Xu Zhiyu, managing director of Bank of China Macau Branch; Lok Hei, president of the Macau Artists Society; Cecilia Nip, director of the CEM Regulatory Affairs and Corporate Communications Office; Dr. Wong; Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd.; and Dave Sun, executive vice president and chief financial officer of Sands China Ltd. and managing director of Venetian Macau Limited.Interested individuals can visit https://tinyurl.com/RuadasEstalagens2026 or scan the QR code below to view details and register for the Entrepreneurship Recruitment Programme 2.0 for Rua das Estalagens and its relevant events. The application period is open now and will close at 5 p.m. on June 30.###About Sands China Ltd. Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company's integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner® Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company's portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, The Londoner Theatre and Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company's Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao's transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.Media contacts:Corporate Communications, Sands China Ltd.
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2月前
Sands Surpasses the Primary People, Communities and Planet Ambitions Set for its 2021-2025 Reporting PeriodApril 9, 2026 1:00 PM
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The company's new environmental, social and governance report recaps 2025 highlights and full reporting cycle accomplishments.LAS VEGAS, April 9, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has released its latest environmental, social and governance (ESG) report, highlighted by the accomplishment of its 2021-2025 ambitions in the areas of workforce development, community volunteerism and carbon emissions reduction. The company's goals align with its People, Communities and Planet corporate responsibility pillars.At the close of 2025, Sands had spent more than $270 million on workforce development initiatives since 2021, surpassing its People pillar ambition to invest $200 million by 2025. In 2025, the company invested nearly $53 million in programs to advance job skills and career training for Team Members, hospitality industry professionals and the local labor pool in its regions.Sands also surpassed its Communities pillar target of contributing 250,000 Team Member volunteer hours by 2025, with more than 290,000 hours amassed between 2021-2025 and nearly 35,000 volunteer hours logged for 82 nonprofit organizations in 2025.Under the Planet pillar, Sands reduced its scope 1 and 2 emissions by 54% in 2025 from a 2018 base year, achieving its Science Based Targets Initiative (SBTi)-validated 17.5% reduction target as well as its 1.5°C-aligned 30% reduction target in line with the United Nations Paris Agreement. The company supported accomplishment of these targets by accelerating renewable energy use and increasing energy attribute certificate purchases from 8% to 31% during the reporting cycle.In addition to these primary ambitions, Sands made advancements in other People, Communities and Planet priorities.People – Beyond its 2021-2025 workforce development investment, which encompassed 235 partnerships with universities and 116 new Team Member development programs, Sands continued to place priority on working with local businesses and small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in support of its regions' economic health. In 2025, the company procured $2 billion in goods and services from local businesses in its regions, including $437 million from diverse businesses and SMEs. During the full 2021-2025 reporting period, the company spent $1.7 billion with SMEs in Macao alone.Communities – Along with its priority on community volunteer service, Sands provided $11 million in philanthropic contributions to nonprofit organizations in 2025 and $53 million in sponsorships to support its regions' cultural events and programs during the 2021-2025 reporting cycle. Helping nonprofits build their capacity through funding and mentorship remained a top priority, headlined by the Sands Cares Accelerator, which incubates the strategic goals of nonprofits over three years and graduated its sixth member at the end of 2025.Over the five-year reporting period, helping regions navigate the pandemic and other crisis situations was a primary focus, with Sands contributing substantial Team Member volunteer time, emergency-response supplies, in-kind donations and funding for COVID-19 support around the world. The company's regions also continued their long-standing tradition of aiding people facing hardships by assembling and donating more than 300,000 hygiene and emergency kits through the Sands Cares Global Hygiene Kit Build with Clean the World and other local emergency preparedness initiatives.Planet – In addition to maintaining achievement of its emissions-reduction target, Sands achieved other milestones in its priority areas of waste diversion, incorporation of sustainable materials and resources, and water stewardship led by the Sands ECO360 global sustainability program. By the end of 2025, the company had increased operational waste diversion by 10% over a 2019 base year, surpassing its 5% target. Sands' properties also prevented, rescued or diverted 36% of food waste in 2025, well above the company's 25% target. In support of its global commitment to reduce food waste, Sands donated 52 metric tons of unserved food to local hunger relief organizations during the five-year reporting period.In line with its focus on increasing use of sustainable materials and resources, Sands successfully transitioned all company-branded water bottles to reusable solutions or sustainable materials as of August 2025. The company also set a target to procure 100% cage-free eggs by 2028 and made strong progress by achieving 40% sourcing at the end of 2025. Finally, Sands reduced potable water use intensity by 8% in 2025 from the 2019 base year, surpassing its 3% reduction target."The 2021-2025 reporting period was a time of resilience and sheer determination to reach our targets with the significant challenges the pandemic brought to the hospitality industry in the early part of the cycle," Katarina Tesarova, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer, said. "We remained committed to our goals throughout every stage, and the credit for achievement of our ESG targets goes to our Team Members around the world."Underscoring Sands' ESG performance in 2025, the company was included on Fortune's World's Most Admired Companies 2026 list, Newsweek's 2026 America's Greenest Companies and 2026 America's Most Responsible Companies lists, and CDP's 2025 A-List for Climate Change.To read the company's 2025 ESG Report, visit: https://www.sands.com/resources/reports/.About Sands (NYSE: LVS)
Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts. The company's iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make its host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.Sands' portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands® in Singapore and The Venetian® Macao, The Londoner Macao®, The Parisian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao and Four Seasons® Hotel Macao, and Sands® Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd. Dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, Sands is anchored by the core tenets of serving people, communities and the planet. The company's ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for World and North America, as well as Fortune's list of the World's Most Admired Companies. To learn more, visit www.sands.com.
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2月前
Sands China Concludes Successful Participation at Art CentralMarch 31, 2026 8:27 AM
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Sands Gallery booth garners high international recognition
Macao's emerging artists shine on global art stage
Extended activities engage community with firecracker seminar and art tour
Fostering cultural exchange between Macao and the worldMACAO, March 31, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Presented by Sands China, the Sands Gallery booth concluded successfully March 29 at Art Central, Hong Kong's premier annual international art event. Throughout the five-day exhibition, the booth attracted strong interest from international gallery representatives, collectors, and artists, fostering cross-cultural exchanges centred on the works of three young Macao artists — Lei leng Wai, Leong Chi Mou, and Dor Lio Hak Man. Additionally, the booth featured a curated firecracker catalogue and a precious collection of original firecracker packaging labels from "A Century of Iec Long Firecracker Factory in Radiance – An Exhibition on the Resonant History and Aesthetic Memory of Macao Firecrackers," currently on view at Sands Gallery in Macao. The display captivated a wide international audience, demonstrating the global appeal of Macao's cross-generational culture.
Sands Gallery's participation in Art Central underscores its role as an international cultural portal for Macao. It not only leads Macao artists to shine on a global stage, but also highlights Macao's rich cultural and artistic qualities, further enhancing the city's international reputation and its influence in the field of arts and culture.Sands China is the first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise in Macao invited to join Art Central as an Associate Partner. This year's Art Central was the largest edition to date, bringing together 117 galleries and over 500 international artists, and attracting more than 40,000 visitors.Since its establishment in 2022, Sands Gallery has consistently introduced international artworks to Macao, while providing a platform for Macao artists to showcase their works to an international audience. Such initiatives are designed to align with the Macao SAR government's directives on diversified development and cultural tourism. The Sands Gallery booth at Art Central featured more than 40 artworks, including the representative works by the three Macao contemporary artists and the original Macao firecracker packaging labels. In addition, the company arranged extended activities — a seminar on firecracker aesthetics and guided art tours — to further foster art and cultural exchange between Macao and the world.Dr. Wilfred Wong, executive vice chairman of Sands China Ltd., said: "We are deeply honoured to join Art Central as Associate Partner, sincerely grateful to the organiser for their recognition and support in Sands Gallery. As a prominent platform in the global contemporary art scene, Art Central has provided a valuable opportunity for Sands Gallery to showcase Macao's cultural depth and artistic vitality to the world; the ensuing recognition received from the international art industry, academia, and visitors is deeply meaningful and profoundly encouraging to us. We are delighted to see the works of Lei leng Wai, Leong Chi Mou, and Dor Lio Hak Man garnering such high acclaim from collectors, visitors, and media from all over the world, which has enabled them to broaden their international perspectives and networks, and also laid a robust foundation for their future international advancement in the global art scene."We also organised a seminar on firecracker aesthetics hosted by Professor Ung Vai Meng as an extended activity at Art Central, introducing Macao's century-old cultural legacy to international audiences through dialogues and exchanges. In this way, we hope to inspire international visitors to further discover Macao's history and heritage, strengthening the city's position as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure. We would like to extend our heartfelt gratitude to the Macao SAR government and various sectors of society for their full support of Sands Gallery. Looking ahead, Sands China will continue to support the government's economic diversification plan, while expanding international platforms for Macao artists. Through the power of arts and culture, we aspire to foster a more diverse, visionary future for Macao."Corey Andrew Barr, fair director of Art Central, said: "Sands China embodies a spirit of partnership that goes far beyond the conventional — building genuine pathways for the exchange of art and ideas between Macao and Hong Kong, rooted in a deep sense of shared heritage that binds our two cities like family. We are honoured to welcome Sands China as Associate Partner of Art Central, and to celebrate this relationship as one of our most meaningful."Artist Lei Ieng Wai, said: "I sincerely thank Sands Gallery for its dedicated efforts in broadening international horizons for Macao artists and providing us with valuable opportunities to showcase our work to an international audience. This exhibition has been tremendously constructive, enabling us to forge connections with international collectors and art institutions while laying an important foundation for Macao artists to enter the global market. I am deeply grateful to Sands China and looking forward to further opportunities to participate in international art events, continuing to showcase the creative strengths of Macao artists with the world."Artist Leong Chi Mou, said: "I am grateful to Sands China for fully supporting our participation in Art Central, which allowed us to engage with international galleries, curators and artists, and gain deeper insights into the preferences of global audiences and markets. This experience has been richly nourishing and has prompted me to reflect on how Macao's art can further connect with the world. From participating in Art Macao's collateral exhibition at Sands Gallery a few years ago to now standing together on this international stage through the gallery, I firmly believe that artistic strength nurtured by Sands Gallery will shine even more brightly on the world stage in the future."Artist Dor Lio Hak Man, said: "I would like to express my gratitude to Sands Gallery for facilitating my debut at Art Central. Beyond the opportunity to present my work, this has been a cherished learning experience that has fostered significant growth. I was deeply inspired and impressed by the creations and perspectives of global artists on this international art stage, which has led me to further contemplate my own creative direction. Art is an endless journey; this experience has strengthened my resolve to achieve my goals, which are to create more impactful artworks, and continue to capture life and spread warmth through art."French artist and collector Nicolas Deladerrière, who visited the booth, said: "It was truly refreshing to visit the Sands Gallery booth at Art Central. The collection is a brilliant cocktail of tradition and modernity — Macao's artists exploring everyday life with a sharp wit, while seamlessly revisiting centuries of graphic heritage. The highlight for me was seeing those beautiful, vintage firecracker labels. Created in Macao over a century, they built the graphic imagery of our childhoods all over the world. Seeing the thoughtful juxtaposition of Macao's history with the bold energy of these rising contemporary voices creates a powerful bridge between our past and the future of art that resonates with audiences across generations."Seminar extends century-old firecracker aesthetics to showcase Macao's art and cultural heritage
To help international audiences better comprehend the aesthetic legacy of Macao's century-old firecracker industry, Sands China invited distinguished Professor Ung Vai Meng of the Faculty of Humanities and Arts at the Macau University of Science and Technology, who curated the firecracker exhibition at Sands Gallery in Macao, to deliver a seminar March 29 at Art Central. The seminar traced the development of the firecracker trade, focusing on the aesthetics emanating from the square-inch packaging paper, the folk symbolism and aesthetic trends behind the graphics, and how the packaging design responded to cross-cultural market demands.The seminar was well received and sparked enthusiastic discussions on-site, connecting shared memories among audiences from Hong Kong and Macao through the genuine sharing of the speaker. The event also provided international audiences with a profound perspective into the industry's history, aesthetics, and urban memory, deepening their understanding of the cultural significance and warmth of Macao's firecracker heritage.Participation in art tour connects the community
To broaden public engagement with art, Sands China specially arranged a guided tour at Art Central for representatives from four NGOs in Macao: the Fuhong Society of Macau, the Macau Special Olympics, the Noah Family Mutual Aid Association, and the Richmond Fellowship of Macau. Led by professionals from Art Central, participants visited the Sands Gallery booth and other exhibiting galleries, allowing NGO members to experience the international art event firsthand and enabling them to appreciate the power of diverse art and creativity, while paving the way to foster inclusion of art in the Macao community from a broader perspective.Jennifer Chau, director of Fuhong Society of Macau, who participated in the art tour, said: "I would like to express my gratitude to Sands China for organising this art tour for NGOs. It provided us a valuable opportunity to appreciate the works of three Macao artists introduced by the Sands Gallery booth at Art Central, while also allowing us to visit other international galleries. This experience is a valuable source of inspiration, helping us gain a deeper understanding of international approaches to artistic expression and curatorial techniques, which is beneficial to the art development within our organisation. Looking ahead, we hope to foster more collaboration with Macao artists and jointly promote art inclusion. Together, we can further share the story of Macao and its art with the world."About Sands Gallery
As an art space located at The Grand Suites at Four Seasons Hotel Macao, Sands Gallery is dedicated to bringing diverse art exhibitions to the city, fostering the sustainable development of Macao's cultural and creative industries.Since its establishment in 2022, the gallery has hosted 12 exhibitions of varied styles, introducing artwork of international and national calibre while also providing opportunities for local artists to showcase their work and connect with the global art stage.Through continued endeavours in Macao's arts and cultural sector, Sands China has built the Gallery into a platform of artistic weight and cultural depth, injecting multicultural vitality into Macao, enriching the artistic experiences of residents and visitors, and enhancing public appreciation of art. At the same time, it fully supports the Macao SAR government's policy of promoting non-gaming development, contributing to Macao's growth as "a base for exchange and cooperation where Chinese culture is the mainstream and diverse cultures coexist."About Sands China Ltd.
Sands China Ltd. (Sands China or the Company) is incorporated in the Cayman Islands with limited liability and is listed on The Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited (HKEx: 1928). Sands China is the largest operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The Company's integrated resorts on the Cotai Strip comprise The Venetian® Macao, The Plaza® Macao, The Parisian® Macao and The Londoner® Macao. The Company also owns and operates Sands® Macao on the Macao peninsula. The Company's portfolio features a diversified mix of leisure and business attractions and transportation operations, including large meeting and convention facilities; a wide range of restaurants; shopping malls; world-class entertainment at The Venetian Arena, The Londoner Arena, The Venetian Theatre, The Parisian Theatre, The Londoner Theatre and Sands Theatre; and a high-speed Cotai Water Jet ferry service between Hong Kong and Macao. The Company's Cotai Strip portfolio has the goal of contributing to Macao's transformation into a world centre of tourism and leisure. Sands China is a subsidiary of global resort developer Las Vegas Sands Corp. (NYSE: LVS).For more information, please visit www.sandschina.com.About Art Central
Art Central, a cornerstone event of Hong Kong Art Month, presents the next generation of talent from Asia's most forward-thinking galleries alongside celebrated artists from across the globe. Since its inaugural edition in 2015, Art Central has established itself as a leading platform for innovation in contemporary art, advancing the profiles of artists and galleries and reinforcing their presence within the international art landscape. Today, the Fair is recognised for the strength of its curatorial programming and as a vital meeting point for discovery and exchange among collectors and curators representing private, corporate, and institutional collections worldwide.Media contacts:
Corporate Communications, Sands China Ltd.
Mabel Wu
Tel: +853 8118 2268
Email: mabel.wu@sands.com.moJesse Chiang
Tel: +853 8118 2054
Email: jesse.chiang@sands.com.mo
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Las Vegas Sands Board of Directors Appoints Patrick Dumont as Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerFebruary 13, 2026 8:30 AM
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Mr. Dumont has served as the company's president and chief operating officer since 2021LAS VEGAS, Feb. 13, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) announced today that Patrick Dumont will become the company's chairman and chief executive officer effective March 1, 2026. Mr. Dumont will succeed Robert G. Goldstein, who becomes a senior advisor to the company through March 2028.Sands' board of directors had previously indicated Mr. Dumont would be the likely successor to Mr. Goldstein. Mr. Dumont was also appointed chairman of Sands China Ltd., the company's Hong Kong-listed subsidiary."It is a true honor for me to serve as chairman and CEO of this iconic company founded by one of the industry's greatest visionaries," Mr. Dumont said. "Under the leadership of Sheldon Adelson and Rob Goldstein, Sands has reached tremendous heights, and I welcome the opportunity to build on that legacy in the years ahead. I am excited about our company's future and look forward to getting started in this new role."Mr. Dumont was appointed president and chief operating officer of Sands in January 2021 and has been a member of the board of directors since 2017. He joined the company in 2010 and has focused on creating long-term growth for the business and its stakeholders in roles with responsibility for operations, properties and capital allocation strategy. Mr. Dumont has more than 25 years of experience in management, development, operations and corporate finance.Under his leadership, Sands has undertaken transformative investment programs in Macao and Singapore to elevate its product offerings, enhance customer experience and increase long-term earnings potential. He is responsible for the company's new development in Singapore, an $8 billion ultra-luxury project that broke ground in July 2025."We are fortunate to have the best assets in the best markets in our industry," Mr. Dumont added. "Our core leadership team has been together for many years, and we are highly focused on maximizing ongoing investments in our properties, people and local communities. Through our more than 41,000 deeply dedicated Team Members and our priority on delivering unparalleled experiences for discerning leisure and business guests, we remain focused on creating positive economic impact for our host regions and strong returns for our shareholders."Mr. Dumont received an MBA from Columbia Business School and a Bachelor of Science in mechanical engineering from Johns Hopkins University. Mr. Dumont resides in Las Vegas, Nevada, with his wife and children. About Sands (NYSE: LVS)Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts. The company's iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make its host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.Sands' portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands® in Singapore and The Venetian® Macao, The Londoner Macao®, The Parisian Macao®, The Plaza® Macao and Four Seasons® Hotel Macao, and Sands® Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.Dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, Sands is anchored by the core tenets of serving people, communities and the planet. The company's ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Sustainability Indices for World and North America, as well as Fortune's list of the World's Most Admired Companies. To learn more, visit www.sands.com.Forward-Looking StatementsThis press release contains forward-looking statements made pursuant to the Safe Harbor Provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include discussions of our expectations,beliefs, corporate plans, future prospects, and other statements that are not historical in nature. In addition, in certain portions included in this release, the words "opportunity," "build," "will," "develop," and similar expressions, as they relate to our company or management, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Although we believe these forward-looking statements are reasonable, we cannot assure any forward-looking statements will prove to be correct. These statements represent our expectations, beliefs, intentions or strategies concerning future events that, by their nature, involve a number of risks, uncertainties or other factors beyond our control, which may cause our actual results, performance, achievements or other expectations to be materially different from any future results, performance, achievements or other expectations expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, the risks associated with: our ability to invest in future growth opportunities and new development, attempt to expand our business in new markets and new ventures, execute our capital expenditure programs at our existing properties and produce future returns, and other risks and uncertainties detailed in annual reports on Form 10-K and quarterly reports on Form 10-Q filed by the company with the SEC. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date such statement is made. We assume no obligation to update any forward-looking statements and information.
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