De-plastic milestone: As part of our commitment to implementing sustainable best practices across all development areas, MGM has removed all single-use plastics and replaced them with environmentally-friendly alternatives at all of the restaurants through practices like swapping plastic takeout bags to paper bags; using compostable and biodegradable takeout containers and cutlery, and offering customers with biodegradable straws upon request. The milestone marks a significant step towards the reduction of food and beverage plastic packaging waste in Macau, saving 4.5 million pieces of single-use plastic per year from being disposed of into the environment. Some alternatives are sourced from local small and medium-sized enterprises as another meaningful way to support local SMEs.

Achieve Guinness World Record: MGM COTAI achieved a GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™. The Spectacle at MGM COTAI is the record holder of the largest free-span gridshell glazed roof (self-supporting), making it the first architectural and structural GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for Macau, China.

MGM Go Green Campaign: This year’s MGM Go Green Campaign took place during April 15-17, dedicating to the movement of sustainable living and ethical eating that is not just good for planet, but also improve our wellbeing while eliminating chronic diseases. We invited the non-governmental organization, Green Future, local business StuffBOX Natural Friendly Store and social startup group Green Monday to our back-of-house area to share the tips and tools that help sustainable living. Some of the highlights include:

Mini Games: Alongside the green foods, we also arranged a gaming zone where employees learn about eco-friendly and sustainability knowledge through mini games and win prizes.

Zero Waste Corner: MGM brought back the Zero waste lifestyle with our eco-product vendor to present their eco-friendly products.

Food 2.0 Market: Plant-based meat is a new food trend and billed as “future food” because of their low impact on the environment. Our employees had a blast tasting the healthy plant-based food from the future, such as Omnipork and Beyond burger.

Celebrating Macau SAR 20th Anniversary with Art Installation: MGM has initiated various volunteering and community collaborations with, as well as made charitable donations for local social welfare organizations over the past decade, building profound friendships while bringing joy and care to the community. On April 26, MGM unveiled an art installation at the “Celebrating Macau SAR 20th Anniversary, joining hearts and hands for a greater community” event held at MGM COTAI ballroom. The art installation “Together, we added colors to our community” is a wood engraved wall art that features iconic historical landmarks of Macau, and is decorated with 150 hand-painted wooden letter boxes created by members of 20 local welfare organizations and MGM volunteers, a tribute to an inclusive and harmonious Macau community. It was unveiled in the event officiated by Dr. Alexis Tam, Secretary for Social Affairs and Culture of Macau SAR Government, Ms. Pansy Ho, Co-Chairperson and Executive Director of MGM China Holdings Limited, Mr. Grant Bowie, our CEO, and, Ms. Wendy Yu, our SVP of HR, together with other government officials as well as community partners. The ceremony also recognized three MGM volunteers for their outstanding performance. In addition, MGM announced our joint program with General Union of Neighbors’ Association of Macao and Sheng Kung Hui Macau Social Services Coordination Office, where half the costs was borne by the cash rebate generated from BNU MGM UnionPay Triple Currency Credit Card exclusive for MGM team members, as well as the launch of MGMShare Facebook Page, a social sharing channel that features the helping and caring causes around LEO Sincere.

Promoting entry of SMEs in Portuguese-speaking Countries into Macau Market: On April 16, MGM singed the letter of intent with representatives of both Ceará Industrial Centre of Brazil and Vang Kei Hong Trading Co., Ltd. on the purchasing of certified food and agricultural products, in the business matching session of the “Work Hand-in-hand to Explore Greater Bay Area Opportunities 2019” event organized by the Industry and Commerce Association of Macau. The agreement aims to facilitate the access of Macau and the Greater Bay Area market for Brazilian SMEs, leveraging the city’s unique positioning as a service platform for trade cooperation between China and Portuguese-speaking countries.

Donation and Food Hamper Distribution to Macau Holy House of Mercy: MGM donated MOP300, 000 to the Macau Holy House of Mercy’s Welfare Shop project. On April 6, near 40 MGM volunteers took MGM’s tailor-made eco-friendly handcarts and distributed food hampers to over 360 local disadvantaged households.

Promoting social inclusion through education, art and sport: On April 22, MGM sponsored the annual social inclusion conference “Parenting and Education of People with Intellectual Disability” organized by the Charity Association of Macau Business Readers. A number of speakers and field experts, came from regional and beyond, were invited to share ideas and insights at the conference on the topic of social inclusion for nearly 400 audience members from a wide array of communities.



In tandem, MGM also organized an art workshop for 45 athletes with disabilities, under the guidance of local artists as well as MGM’s Volunteer Team. This conference was held in parallel with the Golf Masters, and welcomed athletes to Macau from around the world. Several of our senior executives paired up with the athletes to vie for the tournament trophy in the spirit of teamwork, competition, and camaraderie.

Training on Inclusion and Effective Communication with Employees with Disabilities: MGM has invited the Fuhong Society of Macau to provide a set of tailored-made Inclusions and Effective Communications training courses for team members mainly from Housekeeping, Floral, Food and Beverage, Kitchen and Human Resources where team members with disabilities are working. It consists of several modules, and equipped participants with the knowledge and skills in communicating and coordinating with employees with special needs at work.

Spreading good cheer in Easter throughout the community: MGM recently visited the Concordia School for Special Education to celebrate the Easter with over 60 schoolchildren. During the visit, over 30 MGM’s volunteer team members played specially-designed games and performed to the children. MGM’s pastry chefs also crafted eye-catching Easter sandwiches and desserts for each child, as a token of MGM’s well wishes for a cheerful festival to the children at Concordia.

The 5th Macau Outstanding Teenagers Award – National Education Seminar: On April 27, MGM welcomed about 200 audiences to the national education seminar “Opportunities and Challenges of Macau Youth by the Development of Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area” at MGM MACAU Ballroom as part of the program of “The 5th Macao Outstanding Teenagers Award” organized by YMCA Macau and sponsored by MGM and the Social Welfare Bureau. The seminar focus on the development of the Greater Bay Area and its impact to the Macau Youth.

Orchestra Italiana del Cinema inspires Macau students: The masters of Orchestra Italiana del Cinema visited a local school and held an exclusive music class for more than 80 students, sharing how music plays an important part in our lives, and showing how music can be both fun and serious. The students also took this opportunity to perform for the Orchestra and received professional advice on how to improve their skills.

MGM COTAI Theater tour for Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union: On April 15, we welcomed a media delegation from Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union Administrative Council, including Television Administration, PRC (RTPRC), Korean Broadcasting System (KBS), Japan Broadcasting Corporation (NHK), Radio Republik Indonesia (RRI), to have the 107th ABU Administrative Council Meeting in MGM COTAI. We also shared about the use of this revolutionary technology of the Asia’s first dynamic theater at MGM COTAI to the delegation.

National Security Education Exhibition: On April 16, 35 MGM team members participated in the “National Security Education Exhibition” co-organized by the Macau SAR Government and the Liaison Office of the Central People’s Government in the Macao SAR to learn about country’s development in terms of national security and its importance to Macau and other regions.

Employee Assistance Program – “Self-confidence: Unleash your Potential” Roadshow: On April 10 and 12, MGM held an employee roadshow “Self-Confidence: Unleash your Potential” at MGM COTAI and MGM MACAU back of house, bringing fun games, photo booth and counseling services to help our team members to boost their self- confidence and unleash the potential.

DSAL “Occupational Safety and Health Carnival 2019” - MGM Game Booth: On April 14, MGM participated in the “DSAL Occupational Safety and Health Carnival 2019” at the Iao Hon Market. Organized by the Labour Affairs Bureau, MGM set up game booths to increase public awareness and knowledge in workplace safety.