Sands China as World's First Integrated Tourism and Leisure Enterprise to Achieve ISO 14001:2026 Certification for Environmental Management

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Sands China (NYSE: LVS; OTC: SCHYY) has received ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System certification from BSI, becoming the world's first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise, and the first company in the global hospitality industry and the Macao-Hong Kong region, to achieve this standard. The certification covers all of Sands China's resort properties and was obtained well ahead of the 2029 transition deadline, embedding the latest climate, resource and biodiversity requirements into its operations.

According to Sands China, the company has cut Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 61% versus 2018, reduced 2025 potable water consumption by 9%, and reached a 21% operational waste diversion rate, while earning repeated inclusion in S&P Global and Dow Jones sustainability indices.

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• World-first ISO 14001:2026 EMS certification across all resort properties
• 61% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions versus 2018 base year
• 9% reduction in potable water consumption achieved in 2025
• 21% operational waste diversion rate, supporting recycling and resource reuse
• Repeated Top 1% rankings in S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook, Global and China
• Consecutive listings in Dow Jones Best-in-Class World and Asia Pacific indices

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Key Figures

ISO certification: ISO 14001:2026 Transition deadline: 2029 Team members: 28,000 team members +5 more

8 metrics

ISO certification ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System certification

Transition deadline 2029 Accreditation body's ISO 14001:2026 transition deadline

Team members 28,000 team members Recognition of employee sustainability efforts

Emissions reduction 61% Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions reduction versus 2018 base year

SBTi-validated target 17.5% Emissions reduction target

1.5°C-aligned target 30% Emissions reduction target aligned with 1.5°C

Potable water reduction 9% Potable water consumption reduction in 2025

Waste diversion rate 21% Operational waste diversion rate

Key Terms

iso 14001:2026, environmental management system, scope 1 and scope 2 emissions

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iso 14001:2026 regulatory

"awarded ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System (EMS) certification"

An international standard that specifies requirements for an environmental management system (EMS); the year suffix (e.g., ":2026") denotes the edition or revision year of that standard. It sets out a structured “blueprint” for how an organization identifies and manages environmental risks and impacts, ensures compliance with laws, and drives continual improvement. Investors use it as a signal about how a company controls environmental liabilities, operational efficiency, and reputational or regulatory exposure.

environmental management system regulatory

"ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System (EMS) certification"

A structured set of policies, procedures and practices an organization uses to identify, control, monitor and improve its environmental impacts, such as emissions, waste, water and energy use. Like a household checklist that reduces bills and prevents problems, an environmental management system documents responsibilities, sets targets, tracks performance and supports regulatory compliance, which investors watch because it can affect costs, legal risk, operational continuity and reputation.

scope 1 and scope 2 emissions technical

"a 61% reduction in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions"

Scope 1 emissions are the greenhouse gases a company produces directly from sources it owns or controls, like fuel burned in company vehicles or on-site boilers. Scope 2 emissions are the indirect greenhouse gases tied to the electricity, heat or steam a company buys from others — imagine pollution created at the power plant that supplies a factory. Investors use these measures to understand a company's operational carbon footprint, potential regulatory and cost exposure, and how resource-intensive its business is compared with peers.

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First in global hospitality industry and Macao-Hong Kong region to receive accreditation
Reinforces company's leading position in sustainable development

MACAU, Aug. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Sands China has recently been awarded ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System (EMS) certification by the British Standards Institution (BSI) Group, one of the world's most authoritative certification bodies. This achievement makes Sands China the world's first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise to be certified to this ISO standard for EMS, as well as the first company in the global hospitality industry and the Macao and Hong Kong region to receive the certification. The certification covers all resort properties across Sands China's portfolio, marking the full integration of the latest international environmental management system standards into the company's corporate management and operations — reinforcing Sands China's investment and leading position in sustainable development.

Released by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO) in April this year, ISO 14001:2026 is the latest version of the EMS standard. Designed to address the challenges associated with global environmental management and climate change, the updated standard further strengthens the requirements for an organisation's environmental management system, with greater emphasis on climate change, natural resource management, biodiversity, and leadership and governance. By adopting a more systematic and forward-looking approach, the standard enables organisations to continuously improve their environmental performance and response capabilities.

Sands China has long been committed to fulfilling its corporate social responsibility by implementing effective, sustainable operational initiatives, including integrating the ISO 14001 EMS into the operations and decision-making processes of its integrated resorts. Through the system, the company identifies and assesses the environmental impacts of its operations, establishes forward-thinking performance targets and enhancement initiatives, and advances key sustainability efforts, including carbon and waste reduction, addressing climate change, biodiversity conservation, and promoting environmental awareness among the public.

Sands China's new ISO 14001:2026 EMS certification follows the company's previous ISO 14001:2015 certification. By achieving the requirements of the latest international standard significantly ahead of the 2029 transition deadline set by the accreditation body, the company has further demonstrated its commitment to continuously enhancing its environmental management practices and advancing sustainable development.

Grant Chum, chief executive officer and executive director of Sands China Ltd., said: "Sustainability is a cornerstone of the company's long-term development. We are honoured to be the world's first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise, as well as the first company in the global hospitality industry and the Macao and Hong Kong region, to attain ISO 14001:2026 EMS certification. This achievement demonstrates that our environmental management efforts and performance meet the latest international standards, and reaffirms our long-standing commitment to embedding sustainability into our corporate governance and daily operations. It also validates our continuous efforts to strengthen our environmental framework and our long-standing pursuit of excellence in environmental management.

"This recognition is a testament to the collective efforts of our 28,000 team members, who are united by a common commitment to sustainability and integrate it into every facet of their daily work. Looking ahead, Sands China will continue to drive the city's integrated tourism and leisure industry towards a greener and higher-quality future through efficient and forward-looking operational strategies. Together with the Macao SAR government and all sectors of society, we will continue to contribute to Macao's development as a World Centre of Tourism and Leisure, while advancing the city's vision of a more sustainable future for all."

Sands China has remained committed to fulfilling its corporate social responsibility strategy across three core pillars: People, Community, and Planet. These strategies are closely aligned with the latest ISO 14001:2026 requirements, providing a strong foundation for the company's early attainment of the certification. In particular, the company has delivered outstanding results in sustainable operations, including a 61% reduction in its Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions compared with its 2018 base year, exceeding both the 17.5% Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-validated and 1.5°C-aligned 30% reduction targets, in alignment with the Paris Agreement. In addition, the company met its target and reduced potable water consumption by 9% in 2025, while achieving a 21% operational waste diversion rate, further promoting resource reuse and recycling and improving resource efficiency, thereby minimising its impact on the environment.

Further recognising its outstanding sustainability performance, Sands China has been named in the S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook again this year, marking its fourth consecutive year of recognition, earning Top 1% rankings in both the Global and China editions — while securing the 'Industry Mover' distinction in the China edition for the second consecutive year. In addition, the company has been named in the latest Dow Jones Best-in-Class (DJBIC) Indices, including the Dow Jones Best-in-Class World Index for the fifth consecutive year and the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Asia Pacific Index for the sixth consecutive year, making it the world's only integrated resort operator to be concurrently listed in both indices. These recognitions underscore the company's long-standing commitment and achievements across its three core ESG pillars of "People, Community, and Planet."

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.
Mabel Wu
Tel: +853 8118 2268
Email: mabel.wu@sands.com.mo

Jesse Chiang
Tel: +853 8118 2054
Email: jesse.chiang@sands.com.mo

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FAQ

What does Sands China's ISO 14001:2026 certification mean for LVS and SCHYY investors?

The ISO 14001:2026 certification shows Sands China’s environmental management meets the latest international standard. According to Sands China, the certification covers all resort properties and integrates climate, resource and biodiversity requirements into operations, supporting the company’s long-term sustainability strategy and ESG profile.

When did Sands China achieve ISO 14001:2026 environmental management certification?

Sands China announced its ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System certification on August 4, 2026. According to Sands China, the company met the standard significantly ahead of the 2029 transition deadline, indicating early alignment with updated global environmental and climate-related management requirements across its integrated resorts.

How much has Sands China reduced its carbon emissions under ISO 14001:2026?

Sands China reports a 61% reduction in Scope 1 and 2 emissions versus its 2018 base year. According to Sands China, this outperforms both its 17.5% Science Based Targets initiative-validated target and its 1.5°C-aligned 30% reduction goal, consistent with the Paris Agreement framework.

What other sustainability achievements did Sands China report alongside ISO 14001:2026?

Alongside certification, Sands China reports a 9% potable water reduction in 2025 and a 21% operational waste diversion rate. According to Sands China, the company also maintains Top 1% S&P Global Sustainability Yearbook rankings and concurrent inclusion in Dow Jones Best-in-Class World and Asia Pacific indices.

Is Sands China the first hospitality company to receive ISO 14001:2026 EMS certification?

Yes. According to Sands China, it is the world’s first integrated tourism and leisure enterprise, and the first company in the global hospitality industry and the Macao-Hong Kong region, to obtain ISO 14001:2026 Environmental Management System certification from the British Standards Institution.

How does Sands China's ISO 14001:2026 certification align with its ESG strategy?

The certification aligns with Sands China’s ESG pillars of People, Community and Planet. According to Sands China, its CSR strategy and prior ISO 14001 systems supported early adoption of ISO 14001:2026 requirements on climate change, resource management, biodiversity, and leadership in environmental governance.