Gaming equipment maker International Game Technology Plc (IGT) says it has achieved an environmental, social and governance (ESG) score of 4.3 out of 5.0 from FTSE Russell.
The result positioned IGT “in the 97th percentile” within the travel and leisure sector of FTSE Russell’s ESG scores, according to a Wednesday written announcement.
“This was an improvement from IGT’s previous ESG score of 4.2 out of 5.0 in 2023, demonstrating its ongoing commitment to enhancing ESG performance,” stated the company.
The press release cited Wendy Montgomery, IGT’s senior vice president for marketing, communications and sustainability, as saying: “As a company committed to continually elevating our sustainability practices and leadership, IGT is proud to once again achieve an improved ESG score from FTSE Russell.”
She added: “Through our global Sustainable Play programme, we execute sustainable practices and policies throughout our company and this improved score validates our ongoing efforts.”
IGT, which has about 11,000 employees, said it has a “well-established local presence and relationships” with governments and regulators in more than 100 jurisdictions around the world.
FTSE Russell is a provider of stock market indices and associated data services, wholly owned by the London Stock Exchange Group Holdings Ltd.
According to Thursday’s announcement, FTSE Russell’s ESG scores and data model “allows investors to understand a company’s exposure to, and management of, ESG issues” in multiple areas.
IGT says it achieved improved ESG score from FTSE Russell
