IGT receives sustainability recognition as ESG takes ‘corporate priority’

IGT has received a gold medal sustainability rating from agency EcoVadis, as it continues to prioritize environmentally-friendly operations
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IGT has received a gold medal sustainability rating from agency EcoVadis, as it continues to prioritize environmentally-friendly operations. 

The verdict places IGT in its top 5% global companies after assessing several key criteriums across the environment, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement.

“As a leader in global sustainability for over 15 years, IGT has a thorough understanding of the significant value that sustainable practices provide to our stakeholders, and ESG strategies remain at the forefront of our corporate priorities,” said Wendy Montgomery, IGT SVP, Marketing, Communications and Sustainability.

“The sustainability criteria assessed and rated by EcoVadis are embedded into IGT’s culture and daily operations to sustain long-term growth for our business.

“We take great pride in this gold medal achievement and will continue our journey of contributing to a more sustainable future.”

EcoVadis methodically evaluates environmental, social and ethical performance using these international sustainability standards for companies worldwide. Moreover, it uses several key global indicators and international reporting standards to conduct its ratings, including the Global Reporting Initiative, the United Nations Global Compact, and the ISO 26000.