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Las Vegas Sands Corp
Las Vegas Sands's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Las Vegas Sands completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Las Vegas Sands has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Las Vegas Sands's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofLas Vegas Sands amounted to523,805metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Las Vegas Sandsdecreased by 11.92%, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its operations.a
Las Vegas Sands's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Las Vegas Sands's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Las Vegas Sands were 155,421 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Las Vegas Sands reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Las Vegas Sands's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 31.91%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Las Vegas Sands's Scope 1 emissions increased by 29.96%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.a
What are Las Vegas Sands's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Las Vegas Sands reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 271,612 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 368,384 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Las Vegas Sands reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Las Vegas Sands's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 42.81%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year(2023), Las Vegas Sands's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 22.47% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Las Vegas Sands use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Las Vegas Sands reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Las Vegas Sands's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Las Vegas Sands's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Las Vegas Sands reported 2,423,452 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Las Vegas Sands includes a breakdown across 9of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,matching the level of disclosure in 2023, demonstrating consistent Scope 3 emissions reporting coverage year over year.a
Las Vegas Sands's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Las Vegas Sands's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Las Vegas Sands reported total Scope 3 emissions of 2,423,452 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Las Vegas Sands reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Las Vegas Sands's Scope 3 emissionshave increased by 5,760.54%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year (2023), Las Vegas Sands's Scope 3 emissions increased by 85.37%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Las Vegas Sands disclose?
In 2024, Las Vegas Sands reported emissions for 9 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Las Vegas Sands's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Las Vegas Sands's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,285,083 tCOâ‚‚e(53.03%)
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 964,741 tCOâ‚‚e(39.81%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 122,252 tCOâ‚‚e(5.04%)
Las Vegas Sands's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Las Vegas Sands’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Las Vegas Sands reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 155,421 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 11,298 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 13.76 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Las Vegas Sands's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Las Vegas Sands's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Las Vegas Sands reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 13.76 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 13.02, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Las Vegas Sands rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Las Vegas Sands ranked 15 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
Las Vegas Sands is therefore positioned in the mid-range of its industry, neither a clear leader nor a laggard in carbon efficiency.a
Insights into Las Vegas Sands's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Las Vegas Sands reported a total carbon footprint of 2,947,257 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 54.95% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Las Vegas Sands's total carbon footprint was Scope 3 emissions, accounting for 82.23% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 2 emissions at 12.5%.a