Welcome to MGM Grand's Web Page on Environmental Awareness! Here we will share MGM Grand's efforts in our commitment and dedication to the preservation of earth's precious resources.

Please click on any of our interest areas such as Waste Management and Recycling, Natural Resources Conservation, Sustainable Procurement, and Communication and Education. Each area will showcase the accomplishments and continuing efforts of that discipline. We also have a special section titled "In the News" so check here for the latest updates.

OUR VISION
Our vision is for the MGM Grand to be the leader in the gaming industry by adopting sustainable practices. Our responsibility is to educate our employees, guests and vendors on meeting the needs of the present without compromising the needs of future generations. We will integrate sustainability into the social fabric of our company by developing the knowledge and skills needed to think globally and act locally.

OUR MISSION
MGM Grand's mission is to identify and promote sustainable business practices. We will fulfill this mission through:

• Education – integrate environmental awareness and responsibility throughout MGM Grand
• Development – identify innovative and flexible sustainable solutions
• Encouragement – support our employees, guests and vendors in practicing sustainable efforts
• Measurement – track and monitor our sustainable practices

BROCHURES

• MGM Grand Green Program
• Catering Brochure

For questions or concerns regarding MGM Grand Hotel’s Sustainability policies and procedures, please email greengoinggreener@lv.mgmgrand.com

Waste Management & Recycling

Some employees spent time at local waste and recycling facilities to better understand the waste management process.

Additional MGM Grand programs are described here:

• Kitchen recycling programs reduce the amount of waste sent to the landfill. These programs include separating food waste, clear glass, and colored glass at the source.
• Kitchenware washing products are package free; eliminating over 1 ton of waste each year.
• Over 50 tons of phone books and magazines are recycled annually.
• Photocopiers automatically print on both sides; saving on paper costs and waste. Our new slogan is "Be Wise Use Both Sides"!
• Over 6,000 gallons of vegetable-based hydraulic oil from the Ka Theatre was recycled by a local Nevada company to create industrial heating oil.
• An under-utilized boiler from Mandalay Bay was relocated for reuse in MGM Grand's Central Plant.
• Old terry towels are reused as shop rags.

Natural Resources Conservation

Welcome to MGM Grand's Natural Resource Conservation page! Like many companies and individuals, we believe that conserving our natural resources is of the utmost importance, especially in the arid desert. Everyone has a vested interest in ensuring we save when it comes to electricity, natural gas and water. Below are some of MGM Grand's improvements in support of desert living.

• Compact fluorescent light bulbs replaced incandescent light bulbs in MGM Grand guestrooms.
• Lighting motion sensors were installed in office areas.
• Electricity consumption was reduced by more than 2,400,000 kWh annually by optimizing the HVAC chillers and pumps.
• The guestroom towel and linen reuse program conserves water, detergent, and energy consumption.
• Steam heat exchangers are being installed on the MGM Grand dishwashers. This project will reduce natural gas and electricity usage.

Sustainable Procurement

(or the fine art of Purchasing)

Welcome to MGM Grand's Procurement page! MGM Grand considers the raw material extraction process, the recycled content and recyclability of a product, as well as the manufacturing process and overall durability. Some specific procurement activities include:

• All vendors must provide information about their company's environmental commitment.
• Vendors are encouraged to reduce the amount of packaging materials and to use reusable materials for MGM Grand orders.
• Styrofoam cups were replaced by biodegradable cups or reusable cups in the conference center.
• Bottled water was replaced with filtered water coolers in the administrative office areas.
• Some TV remote control batteries are rechargeable and reusable.

Communication & Education

Welcome to MGM Grand's Sustainability Communication & Education page. Educating employees, vendors and guests about conservation is critical for MGM Grand's commitment to the environment.

• MGM Grand hosted an Employee Green Fair which included participants from NV Energy, Southwest Gas, Las Vegas Valley Water District, Springs Preserve, Republic Services, RC Farms and Chef's Garden (an organic farm in Ohio).
• "Green Meetings" information is provided in sales packets and this information is available in electronic format on USB drives to eliminate paper.
• At work and at home "green" tips are provided to employees.
• Information cards in all hotel guestrooms explain MGM Grand's "Green Policy" and accomplishments.

In The News

Welcome to the most up to date information on sustainability at MGM Grand!
Here we will provide information on what we're currently working on and what you can expect in the future.
What's happening now?

• MGM Grand recently teamed up with Teacher EXCHANGE, a re-use resource center for all Southern Nevada public school teachers. This partnership will further our leadership role in workplace sustainability to improve resource management and reduce the amount of solid waste generated in Southern Nevada. With contributions from our conventioneers, MGM Grand can collect and recycle thousands of pounds of supplies and materials that would have been disposed of in local landfills. These materials can save our teachers approximately $1,500 a year in supplies they would have normally spent out of their own pocket.

Energy Division helps resort recycle 6,000 gallons of hydraulic oil

MGM GRAND – When he needs an oil change, Mark Castle can’t just go to the 10-minute oil change place on the corner.

The KÀ Theatre, where Mr. Castle is the Head of Automations, uses 6,000 gallons – more than 20 tons – of vegetable-based hydraulic oil to maneuver the show’s massive stage, which is capable of rotating 360 degrees and standing vertically. Earlier this month, as part of routine maintenance, the system needed a complete oil change.

 

 

The KÀ stage hydraulic system is comparable in
size to those used in industrial mining operations
and hydroelectric dams.

"The hydraulic oil had reached the end of its life span, and it was time to do it. It was the first time we've had to do it since the show opened five years ago," Mr. Castle said.

Buying new oil wasn’t a problem, but getting rid of the old oil was a potentially expensive proposition.

"I started looking into different options to get rid of it. The manufacturer wouldn’t take it back," Mr. Castle said. "There were companies that would come and take it, but you had to pay a fee."

Mr. Castle reached out to the MGM MIRAGE Energy and Environmental Services Division (EESD), which helps the properties incorporate green practices into everyday operations.

"I got involved because I have experience with helping the properties find ways to recycle their used cooking oil," said Brad Tomm, EESD Energy Analyst. "Sustainable best practices, including recycling, are not only the right things to do; they also save our Company money. The KÀ Theatre team had a very limited timeframe to work with, and they were looking for someone to take the used oil away for free."

Mr. Tomm ultimately coordinated with Reno Drain Oil Service to haul away the used oil at no cost. Calvin Carter, who led the project for Reno Drain Oil Service, compared the size of the KÀ stage hydraulic system to those used in industrial mining operations and hydroelectric dams. His company will process the used oil into industrial heating oil.

"It will be used to fire industrial kilns, cook asphalt, things of that nature," he said. "Every barrel of oil that’s recycled is a barrel that’s not imported."