Game Changers for Good: Light & Wonder Unveils Its 2023 Global Corporate Social Responsibility Report
Report showcases global initiatives and robust roadmap for
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“Our drive to win as a team showed up in both our fantastic financial results in 2023 and our efforts to pave the way for a sustainable industry. We moved into an exciting new phase of our ESG programs, where we continued to advance our initiatives and see promising results,” said
“At Light & Wonder, we’re 'changing the game' for our people, our planet, our players and the communities where we live and work,” said
As the company advances on its CSR journey,
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COMMUNITY: Philanthropy, Volunteerism and Community Partnerships
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Donated
$2.3 million in total donations, charitable contributions and sponsorships of charity events and community organizations and associations, and volunteered approximately 16,000 hours to 289 charitable organizations and community groups worldwide through our Game Changer Volunteer Program.
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Donated
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PEOPLE:
Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
- Doubled membership and participation in Employee Resource Groups, from 650 to 1,300.
- Hosted 26 ERG special events globally, including guest speakers and community partners.
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Contributed approximately
$200,000 in support of team members through ourEmployee Assistance Fund and Week of Wishes programs. -
Achieved 93% participation rate across all Business Units in our
Global Engagement Survey , up 11% from the prior year.
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PLANET: Environmental Sustainability and Sustainable Operations
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Funded the planting of 5,000 trees through the
Canopy Project to assist with reforestation in countries impacted by natural disaster. - Donated to and supported the Great Global Cleanup during April where more than 425 employees participated in community cleanups.
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Reclaimed approximately
$13 million in decommissioned gaming machines, diverting valuable materials from landfills.
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Funded the planting of 5,000 trees through the
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PLAYER: Responsible Gaming, Player Protections and Industry Stewardship
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Invested approximately
$150,000 in support of Responsible Gaming organizations and programs and actively sponsor more than 20 Responsible Gaming organizations and industry associations. -
Invested in systems such as Pre-Commitment software that provides players a tool to personalize and better control their gaming budget in more than 60 casinos across
Australia ,Canada ,New Zealand and theU.S.
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Invested approximately
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GOVERNANCE: Corporate Governance and
Supply Chain Management -
Launched the new
ESG Council for global oversight and internal infrastructure in support of our ESG efforts, as well as four ESG Committees to support internal governance structure and cross-functional collaboration. - Successfully onboarded an additional 21 Certified Diverse Employers.
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Invested more than
$16 million in Tier 1 direct spend with diverse business enterprises nationwide as well as$575,000 in Tier 2 indirect spend with diverse suppliers.
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Launched the new
Looking ahead to 2024, Light & Wonder’s efforts include implementing a centralized ESG data management platform and continuing our internal evaluations of critical vendors, as well as continuing to build an inclusive culture and promoting Responsible Gaming.
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