Posted: May 29, 2014
Source: Corporate Social Responsibility Newswire (CSRWire.com)
Company cited as the first corporation in the entertainment, gaming and hospitality industry to join
MGM Resorts International (NYSE: MGM) has announced that it is joining the U.S. Energy Department’s Better Buildings Challenge, a national pledge calling for organizations to voluntarily reduce their building portfolio energy use by 20 percent in ten years.
“Innovating our resorts to operate more efficiently while also offering a remarkable guest experience, is a top priority for our company,” said Cindy Ortega, Chief Sustainability Officer of MGM Resorts International. “Joining the Better Buildings Challenge is another step in our promise to guests, employees and our surrounding communities to employ sustainable best practices at all of our resort destinations.”
Launched in 2011 by President Obama, the Better Buildings Challenge supports the President’s broader goal of doubling American energy productivity by 2030 while motivating corporate and public sector partners across the country to save energy through commitments and investments. In the past year, the initiative has recorded more than 190 participating organizations, including: local governments, school districts, universities, and commercial real estate, healthcare and manufacturing companies.
MGM Resort is the first company in the entertainment, gaming and hospitality industry to join the Better Buildings Challenge. Continue reading MGM Resorts International Joins U.S. Energy Department’s Better Buildings Challenge