Casino operator SJM Holdings Ltd has reported progress across environmental, social and governance (ESG) targets in 2025, highlighting decarbonisation efforts, workforce development and strengthened compliance, according to its latest sustainability report.
In a message accompanying the document, chairman Daisy Ho Chiu Fung described the period as a “pivotal stage” in the group’s long-term effort on sustainability, with new targets set alongside advances in environmental performance, talent development, and community engagement.
She stated: “We continued to build a resilient foundation that positions SJM as a responsible leader in Macau’s integrated tourism and leisure industry.”
The company said it had expanded its carbon-reduction ambitions in line with Macau’s goal of carbon neutrality by 2060 and China’s “dual carbon” policy objectives. SJM Holdings’ measures included a group-wide energy audit, optimisation of air-conditioning systems and increased use of cleaner energy.
The group said it transitioned the Grand Lisboa complex (pictured), in downtown Macau, to using natural gas, and noted that 87 percent of the group’s vehicles were electric-powered by the end of the reporting period.
The SJM brand also outlined the rollout of internally-developed technologies, such as a cooling tower wind-energy recovery system and water recycling solutions, which received regional industry recognition, per the report.
Operational indicators showed progress in resource management, including the diversion of more than 1,500 tonnes of recyclables from landfill, and a reduction in use of diesel-powered bus transport.
Workforce development also remained a key focus last year, the firm noted.
The company said more than 17,000 employees completed professional training programmes during 2025, encompassing 721,000 training hours. Initiatives included culinary training, tourism service development, and internship schemes said to be aligned with Macau government policies on local talent development.
Ms Ho stated the development and wellbeing of local employees remained one of the group’s “utmost responsibilities”.
The group expanded its community and non-gaming initiatives during the year. It reported supporting more than 400 corporate social responsibility events and logging 42,344 volunteer-service hours. Activities included scholarship programmes, youth development schemes, and partnerships with local educational institutions.
In procurement, the SJM group said 73 percent of its suppliers were local small and medium-sized enterprises, with MOP174 million (US$21.6 million) spent on “green procurement”.
