Mandalay Bay is one of the most extensive meeting facilities on The Las Vegas Strip and in the United States. With approximately 4,700 rooms (including Four Seasons and W Las Vegas hotels) and millions of square feet of convention space, energy requirements are immense. Recognizing the link between energy use and climate change, we took bold actions to lower the carbon footprint of Mandalay Bay. We installed America's largest contiguous rooftop solar panels, which sits atop the convention center. Our 26-acre, 8.3MW solar array atop The Mandalay Bay Convention Center represents our bold commitment to sustainability as an eco friendly hotel and transitioning our operations to a low carbon economy. Beyond what’s happening at Mandalay Bay, we also benefit from MGM Resorts’ continued work on sourcing more renewable energy. The 100MW Mega Solar Panel just north of the Las Vegas Strip can produce 90% of the daytime power needs of MGM Resorts’ entire Las Vegas portfolio and has contributed to the decarbonization of Mandalay Bay. For our event clients, hosting an event or convention at Mandalay Bay will help make your event more sustainable. This is how we act as climate leadership at MGM Resorts.

Managing energy is a huge focus at Mandalay Bay, and we have seen progress in energy savings. Between 2012 and 2017, energy efficiency investments reduced electricity per square foot by 3.5%, a saving equivalent to the average annual consumption of nearly 600 U.S. homes. We accomplished this through continuous work to make Mandalay Bay function more efficiently as a sustainable hotel. For example, more than 250,000 incandescent light bulbs throughout our resort have been changed to LED alternatives. This change resulted in significant energy savings for Mandalay Bay. We also approach energy conservation organically. We encourage energy-efficient behavior in our operational teams, including housekeeping. For example, Guest Room Attendants are trained to close the drapes and set the thermostat to 72 degrees before leaving the room. This decreases energy use and helps keep the room cool. Capital investments and more sustainable operations have been critical in driving energy conservation at Mandalay Bay. Beyond Mandalay Bay, energy management at MGM Resorts is a core focus.

Being in the desert destination of Las Vegas, water conservation is a focus at Mandalay Bay. In Sothern Nevada, our water infrastructure is innovative. Nearly every gallon of water used inside Mandalay Bay - from spas and kitchens to guest rooms and restrooms – is treated and returned to the source. Rather than consuming water inside Mandalay Bay, we borrow and return it. Nevertheless, we do not use this as an excuse to use water irresponsibly. Like energy, we innovate to ensure we reduce water consumption to an absolute minimum. Our initiatives at Mandalay Bay include water-saving toilets, drought-tolerant and native landscaping, and a Linen Reuse program. Our Linen Reuse program has reduced our annual water usage by more than 100 million gallons – enough to fill Shark Reef Aquarium almost 63 times. Bold actions on water conservation at MGM Resorts are reflected across our portfolio of integrated resorts and entertainment venues.

The scale of Mandalay Bay requires large volumes of materials – from food and beverage to building materials for renovations. With significant resources, comes large volumes of waste. At Mandalay Bay, and all MGM Resorts properties, an extensive material diversion program is a primary focus. We capture and divert over 30 materials from landfills. This includes common materials such as glass, metal, plastics, and nontraditional items such as hangers, towels, and oysters. An onsite recycling manager oversees our recycling program, maximizing our diversion rate and progress on our Material & Waste goals at Mandalay Bay.