Inside Asian Gaming

IAG JAN 2020年1月 亞博匯 75 Venetian, Parisian and Four Seasons properties. The company uses energy efficient LED lighting for 98% of its illumination needs. The Parisian Macao pioneered use of compressed natural gas (CNG) buses in the market. Sands China has undertaken several initiatives to produce hot water more sustainably, including a hybrid energy pilot project and solar heating, along with solar electricity production. It is harvesting rain and other options for non-potable water needs. Similarly, Melco recycles so-called gray water from sinks and baths for flushing. Galaxy Macau’s landscaping includes more than 1,000 trees, the city’s largest tree planting program to neutralize carbon emissions. All six hotels at the Galaxy Entertainment Group (GEG) flagship property have been recognized with Macau Green Hotel Awards. GEG energy saving measures include advanced temperature monitoringandlightingtoreduceelectricityconsumption by 10 million kilowatt hours annually. Galaxy also has a comprehensive recycling program annually capturing more than 1,000 tons of discarded materials. All Galaxy F&B outlets use biodegradable utensils and containers exclusively. MGM China has similarly moved to biodegradable takeaway containers and provides cutlery only upon request. Wynn Macau utilizes the internationally recognized Earth Check environmental management system at both of its IRs. In addition to its drinking water and food waste reduction initiatives (see main article), Wynn has undertaken community education through an environmental road show and sponsorship of the Smart City and Sustainability Forum with the University of Macau. Plastic straws have been replaced by reusable stainless steel straws where “appropriate and aesthetically pleasing,” Wynn writes in its sustainability report. It is in the process of phasing out remaining plastic straws, substituting them with bio-pot, made from a potato based compound that biodegrades within 24 months. SJM Holdings has taken numerous steps to reduce paper usage. The company, opening the Grand Lisboa Palace in Cotai this year, encourages paperless communications and uses recycled paper to produce company stationery. SJM also employs heat pumps for water heating. MGM China has moved to biodegradable containers for takeaway items and only provides cutlery upon request. Overall, it strives to minimize packaging. Operators also seek sustainable sourcing for a variety of commodities including produce, seafood and even cotton for linens. 環保評測管理系統，落實減少飲用水和食物浪費的舉措（見主文） ，並透過環保路演以及與澳門大學合辦的「智慧城市及可持續發 展論壇」，推行社區教育。 該博企在其可持續發展報告中提到，在「合適且美觀」的場合 下，旗下物業的塑膠吸管已被可重複使用的不銹鋼吸管取代，現 正逐步淘汰剩餘的塑膠吸管，並以由薯粉製成的飲管取代，該物 料可於24個月內生物降解。 澳門博彩控股有限公司旗下路氹項目上葡京將於今年投入 營運，該公司採取了不同措施減少紙張使用，鼓勵無紙通訊，以及 使用再生紙作為企業文儀用品，並利用熱泵為水加熱。 美高梅中國旗下物業均使用可生物降解的容器作外賣包裝， 並在客戶要求下，才提供外賣餐具，以及盡量減少不必要的包裝。 此外，各大博企還落實可持續採購政策，購入符合相關標準 的農產品、海鮮及亞麻棉等商品 。 焦點關注