MGM Resorts International has signed the United Nations’ CEO Water Mandate to become part of a global coalition and initiate that is committed to address environmental concerns surrounding water consumption. MGM has taken the lead as the first gaming industry company to sign the mandate.
The UN Secretary-General and the UN Global Compact established the CEO Water Mandate in 2007 in partnership with the Pacific Institute.
The initiative was created to “empower the global private sector to share good practices and forge partnerships to address urgent water challenges related to scarcity, quality, governance and access to water and sanitation.”
To date, more than 230 companies have signed the mandate, including MGM Resorts International.
MGM Resorts has taken several steps to reduce water consumption at its Las Vegas location. Specific water-saving efforts include replacing more than 200,000 square feet of real grass with drought-tolerant landscaping, implementing water-efficient fixture throughout its facilities and using its onsite well and pool drainage.
Company CEO and President Bill Hornbuckle commented: "Given our environmental conditions, Las Vegas has long been innovative it its approach to water. We are fortunate to do business in a place that has a world-class water management system and hope to help others learn from successes here.
"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."
