Las Vegas Sands Corp
Las Vegas Sands Waste Data Preview
In 2023, Las Vegas Sands conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards. The company provided a breakdown of its waste by type (hazardous vs non-hazardous) and treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Waste Generated | 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 Waste Recovered | 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 Hazardous Waste Generated | 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 |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | 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 Waste Treatment Practices
In 2023, Las Vegas Sands generated a total of 67,330 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 28.93% of Las Vegas Sands's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 71.07% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion. a
Las Vegas Sands's Waste Recovery Rate
How much of Las Vegas Sands's waste is recycled or recovered?
In 2023, Las Vegas Sands reported a total waste generation of 67,330 metric tonnes, of which 28.93% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting. This moderate level of recovery indicates that Las Vegas Sands is taking steps toward improving its waste diversion practices, though there is still room to enhance recycling and recovery efforts. a
Has Las Vegas Sands reduced its environmental waste footprint over time?
Since 2019, Las Vegas Sands's total waste generation decreased by 16.98%, yet rose by 34.53% in 2023, potentially indicating a temporary operational shift or inconsistency in waste management outcomes. a
Over the same period, Las Vegas Sands's waste recovery rate increased by 77.91%, including a 3.03% rise in 2023, indicating growing emphasis on circularity and improved operational practices for diverting waste from disposal. a
Overall, Las Vegas Sands has reduced its waste footprint over time and continues to strengthen its recovery efforts, despite a recent uptick in waste output. This may reflect short-term operational shifts rather than a long-term reversal.
Las Vegas Sands’s Waste Recovery vs. Disposal Over Time
- Total Waste Disposed
- Total Waste Recovered
Insights into Las Vegas Sands’s Generation of Hazardous and Non-Hazardous Waste
In 2023, Las Vegas Sands generated a total of 67,330 metric tonnes of waste. a
Of this amount, 73.85% of Las Vegas Sands's total waste generated of was classified as hazardous waste, characterized by properties such as toxicity, flammability, corrosiveness, or reactivity that may pose risks to human health, ecosystems, or the environment. 26.15% was identified as non-hazardous waste, generally considered less harmful and subject to lighter regulatory controls. a
Las Vegas Sands’s Hazardous vs Non-Hazardous Waste Over Time
- Total Non-Hazardous Waste Generated
- Total Hazardous Waste Generated
How Las Vegas Sands reduced the environmental impact of its waste?
Since 2019, Las Vegas Sands's total waste generation fell by 16.98%, but rose by 34.53% in 2023, potentially reflecting a temporary surge in activity or inconsistency in waste control strategies. a
Over the same period, Las Vegas Sands reduced the hazardousness of its waste by 4.05%, with a further 5.68% decline in 2023, suggesting a sustained and meaningful shift toward safer waste profiles and lower environmental impact. a
Overall, Las Vegas Sands's waste and hazardousness trends are mixed or inconclusive. A more detailed review of its materials, industry standards, and operational changes would help clarify the net environmental impact of its waste strategy. a
How does Las Vegas Sands treat its hazardous waste?
In 2023, Las Vegas Sands reported that 49,720 metric tonnes of its total waste output were classified as hazardous. This represents 73.85% of its overall waste generation. a
The company treated this hazardous waste using a combination of methods. Approximately 31.13% was managed through recovery methods, indicating a moderate integration of circular practices into its hazardous waste management. However, a significant share was still directed toward disposal, highlighting room for improvement in reducing the long-term impact of hazardous materials. a