A leading solution provider to the iGaming industry, International Game Technology (IGT), has been awarded the gold medal rating from the leading sustainability ratings provider EcoVadis. The recognition follows the EcoVadis assessment of the level of sustainability of global companies and their operating practices to position the IGT among the top five percent of companies with the gold medal rating.
Sustainability Assessment
The sustainability assessment of the renowned rating provider indicated that the IGT exercised a particularly distinctive performance in the areas of environment, ethics, and procurement to boost its overall ratings and include the company in the leading group of sustainable companies.
Rating Criteria
The sustainability performance assessment was conducted under the EcoVadiscriteria focused on the categories of environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. The assessment was based on 21 benchmark distributed across the above categories to report the IGT performance in terms of sustainable practices representing the pillars of the company’s strategic operations. In assessing the IGT sustainability level, EcoVadis used these sustainability standards to evaluate environmental, social and ethical performance across more than 85,000 companies around the world.
Testimony of Commitment
The gold medal rating awarded to IGT represents another testimony of the iGaming provider’s commitment to sustainability of its operations. The recognition brings IGT in the group of reputable companies proven to operate in compliance with international norms and regulations to ensure legal adherence at all times. At the same time, the gold metal rating is the confirmation that IGT’s operations are in lieu with its internal corporate culture ensuring that the satisfaction and loyalty of its employees continue to drive the company forward.
Commenting on the prestigious rating, Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP Marketing, Communications and Sustainability said: “Receiving a gold medal from EcoVadis validates IGT’s long-time commitment to continuously improving our ESG results and the effectiveness of our Sustainable Play initiatives. IGT will leverage the gold medal honor from EcoVadis as inspiration for enhanced sustainability innovation and performance, as we help contribute to a more sustainable future for our business and stakeholders.”
Gold Medal Rating Meeting International Standards
Business sustainability ratings used by EcoVadis in assessing global companies are based on international sustainability standards such as the Ten Principles of the UN Global Company, the International Labor Organisation conventions, the Global Reporting Initiative standards, and the ISO 26000 standard. The rating entity relies on these norms to produce analysis and reports after sourcing performance figures and data to provide a guide for possible improvement of the operating practices of the company concerned. The highest rating awarded to IGT represents the recognition of the company’s continued commitment to quality and sustainability.
Source: “IGT Earns Gold Medal from Leading Rating Agency EcoVadis”. European Gaming. February 19, 2024.