- Melco 2025 Sustainability Report: Over 71.7 Million kWh Electricity and 290,000m³ Water Saved.
- Group achieves S&P Global CSA 96th percentile and multiple international honors.
Melco Resorts & Entertainment has published its 2025 sustainability report, titled “RISE to Go Above & Beyond,” outlining the company’s significant progress in environmental stewardship, community engagement, and transparent corporate governance.
Lawrence Ho, Chairman and CEO of Melco Resorts & Entertainment, said, “Since launching our RISE sustainability strategy in 2019, our ambition has been clear: to integrate sustainability into how Melco operates, not as a parallel agenda, but as part of the business itself. What began as commitments and targets has evolved into systems and practices embedded into how our colleagues work on a day-to-day basis. Maintaining consistency in how we govern, operate and deliver requires continued discipline and a clear understanding of both the opportunities and the constraints ahead. Together with our teams, and our ecosystem of suppliers and partners, we are committed to enhancing the positive impact we can create.”
The 2025 report underscores Melco’s dedication to rigorous disclosure by adopting a double materiality assessment, ranking sustainability issues according to their impact on the global value chain and enterprise value. The company has integrated the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) responses into the IFRS S2 framework, and achieved external verification for all environmental data, including Scope 1, 2, and 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions.
Lawrence Ho: Sustainability is “not a parallel agenda, but part of the business itself”
In terms of “Restoring Our World,” Melco’s properties achieved annual savings of more than 71.7 million kWh of electricity, equivalent to powering over 10,000 households, and reduced water consumption by 290,000m³, equal to 116 Olympic-sized swimming pools. Solar panels generated nearly 10,000 MWh of electricity annually, equivalent to supplying power to approximately 1,900 households. Electric and hybrid vehicles accounted for 65% of the fleet, supported by 154 charging stations. Waste diversion rates rose from 4% in 2019 to 18% in 2025, with over 1,400 tonnes of food waste composted and 1.7 tonnes of playing cards recycled across Macau, Manila, and Cyprus. The introduction of Winnow AI technology reduced plate waste in employee dining rooms by 4% compared to the previous year.
In the area of “Inspiring Our Communities”, Melco engaged over 4,100 colleagues in 486 volunteer activities through its “Simple Acts of Kindness” program; 3,000 joined the “REACH!” sports initiative; and 700 employees received support through the company’s “Feel Better” mental wellness seminars and counseling services. The company offered 1,400 courses, totaling 763,000 learning hours and 783,000 enrollments. Melco also donated over US$19.17 million to support local communities, SMEs, and cultural heritage preservation.
Regarding “Sustaining Our Supply Chain,” 100% of bed and bath linen sourced is OEKO-TEX certified. Procurement of Green or Amber rated chemicals reached 80% (with Green at 65%), significantly exceeding the original target. Sustainable seafood procurement reached 16%, while cage-free eggs reached 97%, with priority given to products certified by international standards.
In “Empowering Our Business,” the Company formed a board-level ESCSR Committee, integrated risk management with double materiality, and deployed EDR systems company-wide to strengthen threat detection, response, and cyber resilience.
In 2025, Melco earned multiple honors: S&P Global CSA score of 66 (+9), 96th percentile, and Sustainability Yearbook inclusion; CDP Climate Change B, Water Security and Supplier Engagement A-; Studio City Phase 2 and City of Dreams Mediterranean rated BREEAM “Excellent”; and several properties won Green Key and Macao Green Hotel Award.
