Caesars Entertainment Recognized For Outstanding Qualities
Caesars Entertainment is getting a lot of plaudits for being one of the most responsible companies in the US. The casino is recognized for its impeccable stance in social acts, environmental friendliness, and corporate governance.
Newsweek, in partnership with Statista, gave a list of its yearly “America’s Most Responsible Companies” for 2021. Close to 400 companies were ranked. Caesars Entertainment was the sole representative of the gaming industry. It ranked 104, coming in 42 places from last year’s position.
“We often talk about the power our incredible Team Members have to create guest experiences that drive our lasting successes at Caesars Entertainment,” said Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars. “That same power is amplified in their commitment not just to guests, partners, and the environment, but to each other and to the communities in which we live and work. It’s through the steadfast work, compassion, and generosity of dedicated Caesars Team Members that we can make a positive impact that continues to grow each year,”
Caesars Entertainment had an impressive score. It scored an average of 79.7 out of a possible 100. The casino operator had an 83.8 in the social segment, 78.1 in environmental friendliness, and 77.3 in corporate governance. Caesars came in first place in the “Entertainment, Leisure and Dining” section.
The overall ranked company is HP, with a high score of 93.2.
Caesars Entertainment Gets Social Recognition
Caesars currently operates close to 70 properties in various parts of the world, with a combined workforce of more than 50,000 people.
Caesars Entertainment has recently formed thanks to the merger between former Caesars and Eldorado Resorts. The company has had lots of social recognition in the past few months. In addition to being part of America’s Most Responsible Companies, Caesars Entertainment announced that global environmental nonprofit CDP had put the company on its A-List because of its continuous strive to combat climate change and water security.
In addition, the gaming company also received a perfect score of 100 on the Human Rights Campaign’s 2021 Corporate Equality Index. This makes it the 14th year in a row the company has attained such a perfect score. The index score looks at company policies and other practices related to LGBTQ inclusion in the workplace. To get a perfect score, companies must show that they have favorable inclusion policies.
In a recent statement, Caesars Entertainment revealed that 50 percent of its global workforce comprises women. In addition, 45 percent of the company’s leadership positions are held by women. 61 percent of Caesar’s workforce is made of persons of color.
