LONDON, July 6, 2016 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game
Technology PLC ("IGT") (NYSE:IGT) announced the release of its 2015
Sustainability Report, which focuses on the Company's responsible
gaming programs and outlines its social, environmental, and
economic responsibilities.
"As a global leader in the gaming industry, we must
continuously monitor the potential social risks associated with our
business," said Marco Sala,
CEO of IGT. "We understand that our long-term success
is reliant on socially responsible and sustainable business
practices."
IGT is focused on supporting our industry, our communities, and
our world. Our best-in-class solutions respect both people and the
environment, while delivering innovation and excellence to keep
gaming fun for all. Our people continue to be steadfast proponents
of our core values: we are responsible, collaborative, authentic,
passionate, and pioneering.
Responsible Gaming:
IGT has a longstanding commitment
to developing and implementing responsible gaming programs. The
Company employs industry best practices and applies international
standards to achieve its responsible gaming objectives,
including:
- Protective tools to address problem gambling.
- Support for responsible gaming organizations that address
problem gambling.
- Prevention of underage gambling.
IGT works with customers, gaming regulators, research
institutes, and trade organizations to develop technological
solutions aimed at promoting responsible gaming. IGT also partners
with research institutes and universities to continually develop
new tools for improving its programs.
Social Responsibility:
IGT's Corporate Social
Responsibility (CSR) strategy is executed through community
involvement and employee engagement initiatives, supporting
programs that enrich and strengthen our local communities. The
Company embraces a breadth of needs, providing educational and
economic opportunities for people in challenging socio-economic
environments around the globe.
IGT has helped local communities through a number of programs
aimed at supporting public initiatives.
- The After School Advantage program provides
disadvantaged students with access to computers. The program has
been implemented in countries including the U.S., Chile, Colombia, Barbados, Jamaica, Antigua, St.
Kitts, and Trinidad and
Tobago.
- Lottomatica supports the "Vincere da grandi" project, which
provides sports activities for children who reside in deprived
areas in some of Italy's largest
cities.
- IGT supports projects and events that add cultural value to its
local communities, including Artown, an arts and music festival in
Nevada.
Economic Responsibility: IGT aims to create economic
value over time, while increasing the distribution of economic
value among all stakeholders in the Company's business. By
analyzing economic value generation and distribution, IGT's
economic impact can be measured beyond a strictly financial view
that only considers shareholders' interests.
- 46 percent of IGT's total revenue is in North America, 36 percent in Italy, and the remaining 18 percent in
International.
- More than 8,000 suppliers worldwide, who are required to comply
with existing regulations on workers' rights and the Company's Code
of Conduct.
- Over 12,000 employees worldwide.
Environmental Sustainability: IGT upholds environmental
sustainability by investing in new technologies that reduce the
environmental impact of operations through accurate monitoring of
energy consumption. Through an Environmental Management System, IGT
constantly improves its results with a view to minimizing the
impact of its operations, and reducing the waste and pollution
resulting from its production activities.
- The Reno facility is Gold
LEED-Certified, which is a mark of quality and achievement in a
green building.
- In Rhode Island, energy
consumption has decreased by four percent in 2015.
- In Italy, due to a logistical
reorganization, shipping to retailers has decreased by 18 percent
in 2015 and CO2 emissions decreased by 14 percent.
- In IGT, more than 73 percent of produced waste is
recycled.
The 2015 Sustainability Report applies the latest Global
Reporting Initiative guidelines (G4), which are the most widespread
international guidelines used by organizations to report their
sustainability impact and performance. These guidelines require
submission of comprehensive and analytical information regarding a
wide range of indicators and areas related to CSR.
This report is the first edition of the Sustainability Report
for International Game Technology PLC. Prior to the 2015
merger of GTECH S.p.A. and legacy IGT, both companies had leading
CSR programs.
In keeping with the Company's sustainability strategy, the 2015
report is available online and may be accessed at www.IGT.com.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE:IGT) is the global
leader in gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite
games across all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming
Machines and Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging
a wealth of premium content, substantial investment in innovation,
in-depth customer intelligence, operational expertise and
leading-edge technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the
demands of consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a
well-established local presence and relationships with governments
and regulators in more than 100 countries around the world, and
create value by adhering to the highest standards of service,
integrity, and responsibility. IGT has over 12,000 employees. For
more information, please visit www.IGT.com.
Contact:
Robert K.
Vincent, Corporate Communications, toll free in
U.S./Canada (844) IGT-7452;
outside U.S./Canada (401)
392-7452
James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
Simone Cantagallo, (+39) 06
51899030; for Italian media inquiries
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