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26 April
2008 Harrah's Earns
Environmental Quality Award Green is not just
the color of money at Harrah's
- it's also the way the company
operates. Harrah's today
became the first gaming corporation in the U.S. to
receive an Environmental Quality Award, the highest
recognition given by the U.S. Environmental
Protection Agency's (EPA) Region Two. EPA's Region
Two presents the award annually to organizations
that have demonstrated an outstanding commitment to
protecting and enhancing environmental quality in
the Region Two sector, which includes New York, New
Jersey, Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
The EPA announced the award to Harrah's today at a
ceremony in New York City. Harrah's
Entertainment operates four casinos in Atlantic
City, including Bally's, Caesar's, Harrah's and
Showboat. "We're so proud of our employees for
their many suggestions and for their active
participation and awareness engagement in our 'Go
Green' campaign. They are directly responsible for
helping us become the first gaming corporation ever
to win this award," said J. Carlos Tolosa, Harrah's
Eastern Division President. "This accomplishment
underscores our continuing commitment to
environmental sustainability." "These exemplary
environmental stewards have gone above and beyond
for environmental change in local communities,"
said EPA Regional Administrator Alan J. Steinberg.
"Let their extraordinary contributions remind us
all that we can make our world a better place and
that companies, individuals and organizations can
inspire others and make a lasting
difference." Since 2002,
Harrah's has made "green" improvements at all of
its Atlantic City properties, by using more
efficient lighting, non-toxic cleaning chemicals,
thermostats that limit energy use, more efficient
boilers, chillers and air handlers, and more
eco-friendly refrigerants. With the direct
involvement of its nearly 16,000 employees,
Harrah's eliminated the equivalent of more than 94
million pounds of carbon dioxide annually. In
addition, Harrah's recycles 50,000 gallons of
cooking oil waste each year from its kitchens, uses
waterless urinals that each save 30,000 gallons of
water per year, annually recycles 1.6 million
pounds of cardboard, and has eliminated 1.1 million
polystyrene beverage cups. Harrah's also has
purchased two hybrid vehicles to support local
transportation requirements. "We constantly
review every facet of our business to see how we
can conserve even more to have a positive impact on
our environment, and at the same time provide our
guests with a first-class experience," said Tolosa.
"We are honored by this recognition and will
continue to do our part to reuse, reduce and
recycle." |
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