Las Vegas Sands has expanded its Sands Cares Accelerator program to Macau after inviting local non-governmental organization (NGO), Green Future, to join the three-year exclusive membership program.
The Sands Cares Accelerator program was launched by LVS in 2017 to help fast-track rising organizations. By being part of the three-year membership program, non-profits have access to extended funding, structured guidance and customized support to empower greater community impact.
Green Future is the fifth non-profit organization to join the Sands Cares Accelerator program and the first in Macau.
As part of the program, Green Future will focus its membership on creating a first-of-its-kind environmental social enterprise that provides a subsidized training course, urban waste sorting and logistics services focused on preparing cardboard for recycling, while offering local employment positions, including opportunities for disabled residents, in Macau.
LVS said that Macau has a critical need for sustainable recycling services focused on cardboard with more than 27% of all municipal solid waste consisting of paper and cardboard, according to a 2020 report from the DSPA Environmental Protection Bureau. Green Future currently provides public education on clean recycling and waste sorting services but via program membership is planning to evolve into an environmental social enterprise that provides professional training and door-to-door waste recycling services.
“Being part of the Sands Cares Accelerator is a tremendous opportunity for Green Future,” said Un Ka Hou, president of Green Future. “The program enables us to advance our mission to reduce urban waste in Macau while giving residents in need an opportunity for valuable long-term employment.
We’re honored to be selected for the Sands Cares Accelerator and eager to begin our collaborative work with the Sands team to launch our environmental social enterprise.”
LVS said it will also enhance the program’s offerings in areas such as staff mentorship by Sands Team Members.
“In 2021, Sands began working with non-profits to identify candidates within their organizations for one-on-one mentoring to help them reach the next level in their careers,” LVS said.
“The company also plans to bring non-profits a greater array of professional and consulting skill sets such as visual media production, market research support and strategic guidance on organizational expansion plans.”
