LONDON and ROME, July 2,
2015 /PRNewswire/ -- International Game Technology PLC
announced the release of legacy GTECH S.p.A.'s ("GTECH" or "the
Company") 2014 Sustainability Report. Now in its eighth edition,
the Sustainability Report pre-dates the completion of the merger
with legacy IGT on April 7,
2015.
The 2014 Sustainability Report applies the latest Global
Reporting Initiative guidelines (G4), which are the most widespread
international standards used by organizations to report their
sustainability impacts and performance. These guidelines require
submission of comprehensive and analytical information regarding a
wide range of indicators and areas related to Corporate Social
Responsibility in line with global best practices.
"We understand the importance of operating our business in a
socially responsible manner," said IGT PLC CEO Marco Sala. "We believe a balanced and
responsible sustainability strategy is the only way to ensure
long-term value creation."
The 2014 Sustainability Report describes GTECH's Responsible
Gaming Program and focuses on the Company's economic, social, and
environmental responsibilities.
- The Responsible Gaming Program serves three main purposes:
preventing excessive gambling, preventing underage gambling, and
supporting problem gambling research.
GTECH supports and cooperates with important trade associations
such as the World Lottery Association, the European Lotteries, the
North American Association of State and Provincial Lotteries, and
the European Association for the Study of Gambling. Since 2007,
GTECH has invested approximately €12 million in the promotion of
Responsible Gaming. Over €2 million was invested in 2014 alone.
GTECH works with customers, gaming regulators, research
institutes, and trade organizations to develop technological
solutions aimed at promoting Responsible Gaming. GTECH also
partners with research institutes and universities to continually
develop new tools for improving its programs.
In Italy: Since 2007,
GTECH's Lottomatica brand has been actively engaged in developing
projects and activities that allow the Company to monitor and
safeguard all aspects of the gaming operation entrusted to it.
- Prevention of underage gambling: Lottomatica implemented
its prevention activity through the "18+" information campaign in
cooperation with MOIGE (Italian Parents Movement) and FIT (Italian
Tobacconists' Federation), launching a communication and awareness
campaign conducted in 21 Italian cities, which involved over
300,000 adults.
- Prevention of problem gambling: Research into problem
gambling was carried out in cooperation with Rome's La Sapienza University (CIRMPA).
Another qualitative research study, "Giocare per gioco" (Gaming
as Fun), was conducted in cooperation with the Sussidiarieta
Foundation, Sisal, and the Universita Cattolica, to assess
retailers' approach toward responsible gaming.
Supporting problem gamblers: Lottomatica further
developed its "GiocaResponsabile" (Responsible Gaming) helpline
service, in cooperation with FeDerSerD and with the support of
other legal gaming concessionaires. The service is run by
professional psychologists and psychotherapists who help problem
gamblers and their families via a website, a toll-free telephone
number, and an online treatment service.
Economic sustainability: Creating value over time, while
increasing the distribution of added value among all stakeholders
in the Company's business. In 2014, €1.2 billion of net added value
was created and
distributed.
- Suppliers: 7,000 suppliers worldwide, who are required
to comply with existing regulations on workers' rights and the
Company's Code of Conduct.
- Employees: 8,800 employees worldwide, + 2.5% compared to
2013.
- Revenues: €3.1 billion in revenues in 2014.
Social sustainability: Developing Responsible Gaming
programs and tools for the prevention of underage gambling and
problem gambling; support for problem gambling research; and the
support of local communities through social and public initiatives.
In 2014, approximately €15 million was allocated to local
communities.
GTECH has helped local communities through a number of programs
aimed at supporting public benefit initiatives. The After School
Advantage program, for example, is a program aimed at bridging
the "digital divide" among disadvantaged students by
providing them with access to computers. To date, the program has
been successfully implemented in 27 U.S. states and in countries
such as Chile, Colombia, Barbados, Jamaica, Antigua, St.
Kitts, and Trinidad and
Tobago.
In Italy: Since 2007,
approximately €75 million has been invested to support cultural,
social, and sports initiatives.
- Support important institutions such as the Palazzo delle
Esposizioni or the Scuderie del Quirinale.
- Assist in re-opening an exhibition area of the Citta della
Scienza museum in Naples.
- Support initiatives of important social value in cooperation
with partners such as Telethon and the Ant Foundation.
- Implement social projects such as VINCERE DA GRANDI in
partnership with CONI (the Italian National Olympic Committee).
Targeted at families living in poor areas at a high risk of social
exclusion, this project allows young people to take part in
sporting activities, at no charge, alongside famous Olympic
champions.
Environmental sustainability: Investing in new
technologies that reduce the environmental impact of operations
through accurate monitoring of energy consumption. Through an
Environmental Management System, GTECH constantly improves its
results with a view to minimizing the impact of its operations, and
reducing the waste and pollution resulting from its production
activities.
- The implementation of effective energy saving measures at its
two main offices in Rome allowed
GTECH to achieve energy savings of over 12%.
In keeping with the Company's sustainability strategy, the 2014
report is available online and may accessed at
www.winningrecipereport.com or at www.gtech.com.
About IGT
IGT (NYSE: IGT) is the global leader in
gaming. We enable players to experience their favorite games across
all channels and regulated segments, from Gaming Machines and
Lotteries to Interactive and Social Gaming. Leveraging a wealth of
premium content, substantial investment in innovation, in-depth
customer intelligence, operational expertise and leading-edge
technology, our gaming solutions anticipate the demands of
consumers wherever they decide to play. We have a well-established
local presence and relationships with governments and regulators in
more than 100 countries around the world, and create value by
adhering to the highest standards of service, integrity, and
responsibility. IGT has more than 13,000 employees. For more
information, please visit www.merger.igt.com.
Contact:
Robert K.
Vincent, Corporate Communications, (401) 392-7452
James Hurley, Investor Relations,
(401) 392-7190
Simone Cantagallo, (+39) 06
51899030; for Italian media inquiries
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