Latest eco-friendly move bolsters Sands ECO360° global sustainability programme

(Macao, March 27, 2014) – In an important milestone, the environmental performance of The Venetian® Macao has been recognised by EarthCheck, the travel and tourism industry's leading environmental management, benchmarking and certification company.

EarthCheck operates the world's most scientifically rigorous benchmarking program and measures key indicators such as energy and water consumption, total waste production, and community commitment to provide a holistic picture of operational performance.

“Benchmarking our environmental performance through EarthCheck fits in well with the goals of our Sands ECO360° global sustainability programme,” said Mark McWhinnie, Senior Vice President of Development and Shared Services and Director of Sands Cotai Central. “The impact of our various sustainability efforts has already been recognised by the Macao government twice through its Green Hotel Awards; working with EarthCheck further validates the effectiveness and success of our many eco-friendly initiatives.”

Developed by Las Vegas Sands Corp. and implemented at its properties worldwide, Sands ECO360° integrates best practices, technologies and methodologies in the area of sustainability via the four integral pillars of Green Building, Environmentally Responsible Operations, Green Meetings, and Sustainability Education and Outreach.

Benchmarking through EarthCheck involves submitting a year's worth of operational data, which is in turn compared with industry data collected from more than 1,300 organisations in over 70 countries.

By taking such a scientific approach to measuring the effectiveness of its sustainability practices, The Venetian Macao is able to identify where it is out-performing others and where room for improvement remains. The integrated resort achieved Bronze Benchmarking by EarthCheck, rating at or above EarthCheck Best Practice levels in the categories of Restaurant, Vacation Hotel, Convention Centre, Vehicle Hire, Display and Retail, Casino, and Arena.

For economies reliant on travel and tourism, EarthCheck's benchmarking data provides the only historical record of the global environmental impacts of the industry over the past 12 years. More importantly, it rates the effectiveness of industry efforts to reduce Greenhouse Gas emissions (GHG) and conserve natural resources at a project-by-project level.

“I am delighted that The Venetian Macao is benchmarking its operations,” said Stewart Moore, EarthCheck CEO. “The integrated resort recognises the need to be responsible for the impacts of its operations and transparent in its environmental statements.”

By undertaking benchmarking with EarthCheck, The Venetian Macao is in the company of other industry leaders who have demonstrated a willingness to take meaningful steps towards resolving some of the very real issues that face the planet.

About The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel

Opened in 2007, The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel is Macao's first integrated resort featuring stunning replicas of the famous canals and architectural icons of Venice, Italy. The Venetian Macao features 3,000 suites, 1.2 million square feet (111,000 square metres) of convention and meeting facilities as well as a 15,000-seat Cotai Arena designed for world-class sports events and electrifying entertainment. The Venetian Macao is also home to the unique, 1,800-seat luxury Venetian Theatre, hosting the best in international and Chinese entertainment; more than 30 renowned restaurants; TAIVEXMALO Day Hospital & Spa; the incredibly fun QUBE indoor playground and more than 300 retailers at Shoppes at Venetian. Outdoor recreation areas include swimming pools and cabanas and a mini-golf course.

For more information, please visit www.venetianmacao.com.

About Cotai Strip Resorts Macao – Macao's Integrated Resort City

Sands China Ltd. is the leading developer, owner and operator of integrated resorts in Macao. The befittingly named Cotai Strip Resorts Macao, situated on reclaimed land between the islands of Coloane and Taipa, is the one destination that provides a stunning array of experiences at the heart of Cotai. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao has transformed a gaming-centric day-trip market into an integrated resort city and international hub for business and leisure travellers.

Pulsating with life, both night and day, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao features an expansive offering of affordable luxury available nowhere else in Macao, with approximately 9,000 hotel rooms and suites, international superstar live entertainment, duty-free shopping with 600 retailers offering an unparalleled array of name brands, 1.3 million square feet (120,000 square metres) of meeting and exhibition space for Asia's leading conferences and exhibitions, gaming excitement, transportation offerings and well over 100 dining options, including international restaurants, bars and lounges. Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is a must-see destination providing every guest with an unforgettable experience and unparalleled excitement.

Comprised of The Venetian® Macao-Resort-Hotel; The Plaza™ Macao, featuring the Four Seasons Hotel Macao; and Sands® Cotai Central, featuring the world's largest Conrad, Sheraton, and Holiday Inn hotels, Cotai Strip Resorts Macao is where Asia's ultimate destination is all within reach.

Cotai Strip Resorts Macao….Macao Starts Here. For more information, please visit www.cotaistrip.com.

About EarthCheck

EarthCheckis one of the world's largest certifiers of sustainable travel and tourism operators; with more than 1,300 clients in over 70 countries. EarthCheck certification complies with the Intergovernmental Panel for Climate Change (IPCC) Guidelines for National Greenhouse Gas Inventories, the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) Greenhouse Gas Protocol, and the International Organisation for Standardization (ISO) 14064 range of standards for greenhouse gas accounting.

Media contacts:

Public Relations, Venetian Macau Limited

Mabel Wu

Tel: +853 8118 2268

Email: mabel.wu@sands.com.mo

EarthCheck

Marketing & Communications

Tel: +61 7 3238 1900

Email: marketing@earthcheck.org

Web: www.earthcheck.org