Climate change in the Western US is a wake-up call that more action is needed, said MGM Resorts CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle. Photo Credit: Adobe/simikov
MGM Resorts, which owns MGM Macau and MGM Cotai in Asia, has thrown
its weight behind the United Nations' CEO Water Mandate – a global
initiative established in 2007, involving hundreds of major companies
making bold commitments to address water crises and challenges.
The Mandate asks business leaders to commit to meaningful action
across six key elements and report annually on their progress. Companies
taking part in the mandate can also identify and reduce critical water
risks to their businesses, seize water-related opportunities, and
contribute to water security and UN Sustainable Development Goals.
MGM Resorts CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle said: "The ongoing
drought and effects of climate change in the Western US are a wake-up
call that we need to do more, and to that end—we're proud to endorse the
CEO Water Mandate to not only share what we've learned in Las Vegas,
but also help strengthen our commitments."
MGM Resorts has also worked to help manage its water in the past.
Last year, it finalised a Global Water Policy, which outlines how the
resource will be used and managed. Between 2007 and 2021, the company
has cut its water consumption by 37%, saving 21.2 billion litres of
water. Initiatives like installing water-efficient fixtures, improving
building efficiency and using drought-tolerant landscaping are key
reasons for this success.
The company will also be represented during the United Nations Water Conference in March, 2023.