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Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) has achieved its fifth consecutive placement on both the Dow Jones Sustainability World and North America Indices, while its subsidiary Sands China secured spots on DJSI World and DJSI Asia Pacific for the third year running. They are the only two companies among 18 in the Casino and Gaming category listed on DJSI World this year.

The company has made significant progress on its 2021-2025 ESG targets, investing $181 million in workforce development since 2021, logging 222,823 Team Member volunteer hours, and achieving a 50% reduction in carbon emissions below the base year. LVS ranked 60th out of 600 companies on Newsweek's America's Most Responsible Companies and first in the hotels, dining and leisure industry.

Sands China launched its Community Revitalization Program in 2023 to restore historic Macao areas. The initiative, themed 'Reshape. Rejuvenate. Reimagine,' focuses on landmarks including the former Iec Long Firecracker Factory, Taipa Houses, Rua das Estalagens, and Macao Cultural Center Plaza.

Key projects include the Entrepreneurship Recruitment Program for Rua das Estalagens, which funded seven local businesses from 128 applications, and various cultural initiatives at the Iec Long Firecracker Factory, including the Colorful Spark Pop-up Cultural Creative Playground running through January 2025. The program aims to preserve Macao's heritage while promoting tourism and supporting local small and medium-sized enterprises.

Las Vegas Sands (LVS) and the University of Nevada, Las Vegas (UNLV) have announced the creation of the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture, supported by a $15 million donation from Sands to the UNLV Foundation. The institute, approved by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents on December 5, 2024, will be located in UNLV's Maryland Administrative Building.

The institute will offer Mandarin language courses, cultural programming, and student/faculty exchanges. It aims to enhance Chinese cultural literacy and facilitate intercultural dialogue in Las Vegas, particularly important as the city grows as a global hub for tourism, hospitality, business, and sports. The initiative builds upon Sands' nearly two-decade-long support of UNLV's academic initiatives.

Las Vegas Sands and UNLV announced the establishment of the Sands Institute for Chinese Language and Culture at UNLV, following approval by the Nevada System of Higher Education Board of Regents on December 5, 2024. The initiative is funded by a $15 million donation from Sands to the UNLV Foundation.

The Institute will offer comprehensive programs including Mandarin language courses, cultural programming, and student/faculty exchanges. Located in UNLV's Maryland Administrative Building, it will feature state-of-the-art classrooms, exhibition spaces, and meeting venues. The initiative aims to enhance Chinese cultural literacy and facilitate intercultural dialogue, particularly relevant as Las Vegas grows as a global hub for tourism, hospitality, business, and sports.

NBA and Sands China (HKEx: 1928.HK) announced a multiyear collaboration to bring NBA China Games to Macao. The Brooklyn Nets and Phoenix Suns will play two preseason games on October 10 and 12, 2025, at The Venetian Arena.

The event will feature interactive fan activities, NBA Cares community initiatives, and an NBA Fan Day with celebrity performances. An NBA Flagship Store will open at The Londoner Macao, offering authentic merchandise from major brands. The games will reach fans in over 200 countries through various media platforms.

The games will be presented by 88VIP, with support from partners including Ant International, Ctrip, Mengniu, Nike, and Tissot. Sands China will serve as the Official Integrated Resort Partner and Official Promoter of the games.

Sands China organized a five-day Macao Technological Innovation Exploration in Lisbon from Nov. 11-15, bringing 17 Macao enterprises to Portugal. The initiative, co-organized with the Macao Economic and Technological Development Bureau and supported by the Macao Science and Technology Development Fund, aimed to promote technological innovation in Macao.

The delegation attended the Web Summit, a major tech conference with 70,000 participants from 150 countries, focusing on sustainability, AI, and robotics. They also visited innovative companies including Outsystems, Sensei Tech, and Unicorn Factory. The trip concluded with a Concrete Opportunities Workshop exploring innovation methodologies and collaboration opportunities.

Sands China hosted a joint event at The Parisian® Macao, combining the Sands Supplier Excellence Awards and the graduation ceremony for the 15th and 16th cohorts of its Sands Procurement Academy. Seven suppliers were recognized for excellence across different categories, while 73 local SMEs graduated from the academy program. The event highlighted Sands China's commitment to supporting local businesses, with the academy having trained 559 suppliers since its 2017 founding.

The company showcased 138 success stories of SME partnerships and hosted a networking session. Notably, Sands China reported a total procurement spend of MOP 10.3 billion in 2024, with 29 percent allocated to local SMEs.

Las Vegas Sands has implemented comprehensive well-being initiatives across its global operations to support Team Member advancement. In Macao, Sands China's Happy 360 program has conducted nearly 200 activities for over 28,000 participants since 2021, offering health seminars, workshops, and consultations. Marina Bay Sands in Singapore provides various programs including physical activities, crafts, and sports clubs. The company is also conducting mental health awareness training for managers and offering wellness coaching through its EmpowHER resource group. These initiatives are part of Sands' commitment to invest $200 million in workforce development by 2025.

The 2024 Nevada Youth Homelessness Summit, presented by Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (NPHY) and Las Vegas Sands (LVS), will take place on November 8, addressing the rising youth homelessness crisis in Nevada. The summit brings together experts, stakeholders, and youth with lived experiences to develop solutions, following a 14% increase in youth homelessness from 2022 to 2023. The event features panel discussions, breakout sessions, and a youth fashion showcase. This year's summit aims to expand statewide collaboration and work towards creating Nevada's first standalone plan to end youth homelessness, which will be developed after completing a statewide study in June 2025.