2021 Responsible Business Highlights

“This was our first time working with a venue partner who has a deep understanding and high level of expertise in delivering a sustainable conference. The team at Marina Bay Sands inspired us and elevated our action plan to a never-before-seen extent. We were constantly impressed by their new ideas and proposals, which showed Marina Bay Sands' true commitment and passion in supporting Schneider Electric's Green Meetings Initiative.” 

– Yuriko Baba, Schneider Electric's Experience Marketing Manager, Sustainability Partner – Global Marketing

To lower our carbon footprint, we invested in 64,000 local Renewable Energy Certificates (RECs) between 2019 and 2021, with a commitment to purchase another 36,000 in 2022. RECs are issued when one MWh of electricity is generated and delivered to the electricity grid from a renewable energy source. Our REC sources include various solar rooftop projects across Singapore, from Housing & Development Board building rooftops and NEWater plants to engineering facilities.

A 145 kWp solar power system also sits atop the Sands SkyPark – one of the highest locations of solar panels in Singapore. The 536 solar panels generate enough energy to power all lighting on the Sands SkyPark, reducing our carbon emissions by 70 tonnes every year.

In 2021, we partnered with three of our signature restaurants to reduce water consumption in their cleaning processes. Through a multi-pronged approach of upgrading equipment and tools, Team Member education, and driving accountability by regularly sharing consumption data via a customised dashboard, the three restaurants saw an average reduction in water consumption of 14.2%

Beyond our own operations, we have also supported Conservation International Singapore's development of a five-part virtual learning series to empower youths in Singapore to protect water ecosystems and its rich biodiversity. This collaboration is part of the Drop by Drop Project, a partnership between Clean the World and Las Vegas Sands.

Watch the virtual learning series on Conservation International Singapore’s website.

In 2021, we transitioned to recycled PET (rPET) water bottles – made from bottles collected and recycled in nearby Malaysia – across virtually the entire integrated resort, demonstrating a low carbon footprint. The change stemmed from extensive analysis with a thought leader and material engineer to determine that rPET is the most sustainable choice in Singapore at present, beyond reusable serviceware. Using rPET has many benefits, including promoting circularity and bolstering demand for recycled plastic. Used bottles at Marina Bay Sands are recycled again, furthering the lifespan of the material.

We continue to explore and review solutions to aid our transition to reusable bottles for our over 2,200 rooms and suites.

At Marina Bay Sands, Team Member volunteerism and philanthropic investments are the cornerstone of our work inspiring change through our community engagement programme, Sands Cares. We focus our work on the following priority areas to have the most meaningful social impact for Singapore:

• Investing in solutions to create resiliency for the vulnerable.
• Advancing learning and mentorship opportunities to remove barriers and build the workforce of the future.
• Promoting and preserving culture and heritage.
• Disaster response and preparedness

In 2021, our Team Members volunteered 8,300 hours – since the integrated resort’s opening in 2010, they have contributed over 80,000 hours to good causes.

Learn more about how we drive social impact through Sands Cares here.

In support of Singapore’s ’30 by 30’ food security goal to produce 30% of its nutritional needs by 2030, we set up a second edible garden at Sands Expo and Convention Centre in 2021. With over 30 different types of herbs, vegetables, fruit trees and climbers, we are able to serve guests fresh, tasty produce while avoiding carbon emissions from transport and contributing to food resiliency. In 2021, over 50% of our fruits and vegetables were sourced regionally from neighbouring countries, minimising our environmental impact from transportation.

Aligning with our commitment to have 50% of our seafood responsibly sourced, we are also in partnership with WWF-Singapore to support two aquaculture farms in Singapore in their transition towards more sustainable practices.

Since 2013, Marina Bay Sands has worked closely with local food charities like The Food Bank Singapore and Food from the Heart to build a strong culture of rescuing food to support communities in need. We specially invested in 2 industrial blast chillers in 2015 to quickly freeze leftover catered food to ensure food safety and freshness.

Thanks to the dedication of our chefs and the F&B team, we have donated over 9,000kg of unserved cooked food since 2016, benefiting the Food Bank's 370 member beneficiaries. In 2021, we renewed this key partnership, funding the operating costs of a chiller delivery truck for two years.

Learn more about our partnership with The Food Bank Singapore through this video.