Commercial, Energy Efficiency, GHG Emissions, Sourcing Renewables  -  October 18, 2024

Scientific Games Develops Decarbonization Plan

Scientific Games announced the lottery game company continued its efforts to lower energy consumption and GHG emissions with a 50% reduction in emissions intensity at its Leeds, U.K., facility since 2019.

The company is also developing a comprehensive decarbonization plan addressing Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions that includes exploring additional energy efficiency measures and increasing renewable energy use.

In Leeds, nearly 50% of the company's electricity comes from renewable sources.  Its Montréal, Canada, facility uses 100% renewable hydropower, and the electricity at its Vienna, Austria, site is also powered by renewable energy.

As published in its 2023 Sustainability Report, in 2023, Scientific Games identified two material Scope 3 categories that represent significant emissions within its footprint: Upstream Leased Assets, which account for 85% of sites, and Business Travel, which involves significant mileage accrued by the  field service support teams in the U.S. 

The focus areas of the decarbonization plan include:

• Scope 1: Improving the energy efficiency of the operations and reviewing alternatives to natural gas 
• Scope 2: Sourcing and reviewing renewable electricity and improving energy efficiency
• Scope 3: Reviewing transportation options with logistics suppliers; reducing waste‑related emissions; providing solutions to help customers reduce their value chain emissions

"Our 2023 Sustainability Report highlights the growth of our ongoing commitment to corporate responsibility,” said Andy Jackson, VP of Environmental, Social and Governance for Scientific Games, in a statement. “Through our efforts to minimize our environmental impact, reduce energy usage, promote responsible gaming, invest in our diverse employees and make an impact in communities around the world, we are embedding sustainability throughout our global business."