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2 0 1 9 ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT CONTENTS FRONT OF About this report pg 01 HOUSE Leadership message pg 04 DECK OF Our value creation strategy pg 06 CARDS Global presence and group structure pg 10 Our business model pg 16 Stakeholder engagement pg 17 GAME PLAN Strategic objectives pg 20 Governance and sustainability pg 21 Our people pg 30 Environmental pg 38 Health and safety pg 46 Socio-economic development pg 52 Enterprise and supplier development pg 60 RULES OF Corporate governance report pg 64 THE GAME King IV™ application register pg 81 Social and ethics report pg 89 Independent assurance statement pg 93 CONTACTS Corporate data and administration pg 96
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 01 01 FRONT OF HOUSE FRONT OF About this report continued HOUSE ABOUT THIS REPORT We are pleased to present Sun International Limited’s (Sun International) 2019 environmental, social and governance report (ESG report) to our stakeholders. Our inaugural ESG report covers the financial period 1 January 2019 to 31 December 2019 and focuses primarily on the group’s sustainability and governance information. It is structured around our leadership reviews (front of house), business overview (deck of cards), our sustainability performance and outlook (game plan) and our governance transparency and accountability (rules of the game). Other suite of reports (all online) include the integrated annual report, group’s annual financial statements and statutory information. South Africa continues to contribute the majority of group revenue, followed by Latam and the rest of Africa. Gaming remains the group’s primary revenue contributor. Contribution to group revenue Revenue streams Geographic 72% 67% Gaming South Africa (2018: 73%) (2018: 69%) 8% 31% Alternative gaming Latam (2018: 8%) (2018: 30%) 9% Food and 1% beverage (2018: 8%) Nigeria (2018: 1%) 8% Rooms 1% (2018: 8%) Swaziland (2018: 0%) 3% Other (2018: 3%)
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 02 FRONT OF HOUSE About this report continued REPORTING SUITES, REPORTING Reporting Council’s (IIRC) recommendations for integrated reporting (the framework). It is also prepared in FRAMEWORKS AND ASSURANCE accordance with the JSE Limited Listings Requirements (JSE The group’s suite of reports is guided by various frameworks. LR) and the South African Companies Act, 71 of 2008, as This ESG report is guided by the Global Reporting Initiative amended (Companies Act). Our annual financial statements (GRI) Standards, with certain information externally assured (AFS) follow the International Financial Reporting Standards by IBIS ESG Assurance. The group also embraces the United (IFRS) and are externally assured by PricewaterhouseCoopers Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), which Inc. Our statutory report is guided by the Companies Act, JSE encourage companies and individuals to take the necessary LR and the King Code on Corporate Governance™ for South action to achieve the SDGs by 2030. Our integrated annual Africa 2016 (King IV™). A detailed register of our King IV™ report is primarily guided by the International Integrated application of governance principles is available online. Suite of reports and reporting frameworks For ease of stakeholder reference to specific information, we have included four separate online reports that follow various reporting frameworks. ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL INTEGRATED ANNUAL FINANCIAL STATUTORY AND GOVERNANCE REPORT ANNUAL REPORT STATEMENTS REPORT 2019 E N V I R O N M E N TA L , S O C I A L A N D GOVERNANCE REPORT IIRC framework IIRC framework IFRS Companies Act Companies Act Companies Act Companies Act King IVTM King IVTM King IVTM JSE LR JSE LR JSE LR JSE LR SDGs SDGs GRI GRI AA1000AS Combined assurance model Sun International’s combined assurance model provides comfort to stakeholders that our financial and non-financial information are verified. This model also enables an effective internal control environment and supports the integrity of information that management and the board use in decision-making.
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 03 FRONT OF HOUSE About this report continued REPORTING FOOTPRINT AND NAVIGATION experience and enables the reader to select sections of interest in a PDF format, which can be saved or printed if Having received positive feedback on our first online required. Our interactive icons, footnotes and links further integrated report in 2018, Sun International continues to add to the user-experience. minimise its environmental footprint by only reporting online in 2019. As part of our ongoing improvement process, we The icons below represent the various aspects relevant to the have provided four suites of reports that combine related group’s strategy, capitals, sustainability, stakeholders, SDGs information for ease of reference. Our reporting design and social media. and report generator function improves the overall user Strategic objectives Stakeholders Improve our Protect and Grow our Governance Our people Communities Customers Employees Equity partners existing operations leverage our business into and and guests and debt funders and our guest existing asset new areas sustainability experience portfolio and products Capitals Gambling Partners and Regulators and boards suppliers industry bodies Sustainable Development Goals Financial Productive Human Intellectual Social and Natural relationship Sustainability Environmental Health and Socio-economic Enterprise and safety development supplier development Social media STAKEHOLDER FEEDBACK We welcome stakeholders’ feedback on our reporting, particularly regarding our new suite of reports. Feedback Youtube Twitter Facebook Instagram LinkedIn can be sent to investor.relations@suninternational.com or group.sustainability@suninternational.com
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 04 04 FRONT OF HOUSE Leadership message continued LEADERSHIP MESSAGE Sustainability is integral to the way we manage our business and drive our strategic culture, from ensuring our guests’ and employees’ health and safety to engaging with communities and protecting our environment. We are pleased to present Sun International’s the board and embedded group-wide. Sun International’s inaugural environmental, social and SunWay culture and employee value proposition continues to reinforce our group-wide values and ethics. governance (ESG) report to all stakeholders for the year ended 31 December 2019. While Despite the challenging economic environment, the group posted a solid set of results with total income of R17.2 billion the group has always reported against our up 4% on the comparative period. At year end debt levels sustainability and governance progress, this is reduced from R9.2 billion to R8.8 billion. Please refer to the first time we have consolidated relevant our annual financial statements in the payouts section for a information into a suitable report format for comprehensive review of our financial results. Strategically ease of stakeholder reference. the group made positive inroads to drive sustainable growth and profitability and unlock value in the business. Detailed strategic progress is available in the integrated annual report’s Over and above the worldwide economic headwinds, game plan section. geopolitical risk and social unrest facing corporates, the Climate change is a growing concern world-wide. As world is treading in unchartered territory with the recent testament to this The World Economic Forum’s 2020 coronavirus outbreak. Declared a global pandemic by the Global Risk Report’s top five risks, in terms of likelihood World Health Organisation, South Africa’s State President, and impact, are related to the natural environment. While Cyril Ramaphosa declared a National State of Disaster on Sun International recognises that our operations impact the 15 March 2020 to combat the spread of this COVID-19 virus. natural environment, we respect the natural environment In addition, on 23 March 2020 the President announced that and are well positioned to play a positive role in minimising South Africa will go into full lockdown for 21 days effective our environmental footprint. We are do this through various midnight 26 March 2020 until midnight 16 April 2020 to curb initiatives including zero-waste to landfill (ZWTL) where all the spread of the coronavirus. As a responsible corporate units align with this ZWTL programme and individual units citizen, Sun International supports the South African are at different stages of achieving this target. The group also Government’s directive to curb infection rates country-wide noted a 6% reduction in electricity consumption and Sun and have aligned our operations to be fully compliant with International’s ongoing water saving solutions also continue the Disaster Management Act and lockdown declaration. to yield consumption and cost savings. As such, our South African hotels and casinos were closed on 24 March 2020 and 25 March 2020 until the end of the lockdown period. Sun International were also proactive in mobilising our group to implement various initiatives aimed at safeguarding our hotel and casino patrons and other customers who visit our premises. These initiatives “In these uncertain times it is important align with best practice and will ensure the ongoing health to remain true to our values and to focus and safety of our stakeholders. Following instructions from on the positives. At Sun International the Chilean Superintendency of Gambling Casinos, our we pride ourselves in the fact that our Chilean operations were closed from 18 March 2020. In accordance with relevant authorities our operations in Peru, business practices remain underpinned by Argentina, Colombia and Panama have closed and at this high ethical principles that are embraced stage it is uncertain when they will be allowed to reopen. We by the board and embedded groupwide. encourage stakeholders to read our latest media updates at Sun International’s SunWay culture and https://corporate.suninternational.com/media/ and, more employee value proposition continues importantly, to stay safe. to reinforce our group-wide values and In these uncertain times it is important to remain true to our ethics.” values and to focus on the positives. At Sun International we pride ourselves in the fact that our business practices remain underpinned by high ethical principles that are embraced by
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 05 FRONT OF HOUSE Leadership message continued The health and safety of our customers and employees As the group navigates its way through these uncertain remains a priority and is essential to protect our reputation as times, we need to draw strength from each other and remain a memorable destination of choice. Pleasingly we achieved focused on the path ahead. To quote Nelson Mandela, our target of zero fatalities group-wide and we recorded a “I learned that courage was not the absence of fear, but the significant 63% reduction in lost-time injury frequency rates triumph over it. The brave man is not he who does not feel over a four-year period (2016 to 2019). afraid, but he who conquers that fear.” We appreciate that our operations impact on the communities where we operate and our goal is to create shared value by supporting communities through socio- economic development (SED), corporate social investment (CSI) and local enterprise and supplier development (E&SD) opportunities. During 2019, our South African “We appreciate that our operations operations invested R29 million in SED and CSI initiatives and R56.7 million in E&SD. It is also heartening to note how impact on the communities where we Sun International’s employee volunteerism continues to assist operate and our goal is to create shared communities through initiatives such as Mandela Day, where value by supporting communities through over two million meals have been packed by employee socio-economic development (SED), volunteers since 2017. corporate social investment (CSI) and This is the second year of reporting our operational progress local enterprise and supplier development on how we endeavour to achieve the United Nations (E&SD) opportunities.” Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). To amplify our impact on these goals, we conducted a detailed review and assessment of the 17 goals in 2019 and identified six goals that are most relevant to the group. Looking ahead we will focus on the six SDGs shown below. The social and ethics committee monitors progress against these SDGs, which is reported in our ESG and integrated annual reports. I trust you will enjoy Sun International’s ESG report and we look forward to your feedback. JA MABUZA AM LEEMING Chairman Chief executive 31 March 2020 31 March 2020
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 06 06 DECK OF CARDS DECK OF Our value creation strategy continued CARDS OUR VALUE CREATION STRATEGY The achievement of our purpose and vision ensures value creation for all stakeholders. This is achieved through our business model, which is executed through our strategy, reinforced by our core values and underpinned by our governance and risk management. OUR VISION OUR OUR PURPOSE VALUES So co cia nt l a rib nd Social and In ut e Financial Productive m dus io co relationship em try ns n Capital Capital or le om Capital Pio ab ad ic ne le er er ev s in s i en Str ng ts an ong am di co bran ing Human Intellectual Natural nic d, p Int pro rou Differentiators Capital Capital Capital e pe d l Foo rnati rtie eg tpr ona s ac y int l FIVE STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Our capital resources Improve our Protect and Grow our Our Governance existing operations leverage our business into people and and our guest existing asset new areas and sustainability experience portfolio products MATERIAL To achieve our strategy, we have identified five strategic objectives, that are reviewed and updated when necessary. These strategic objectives address the material issues, risks RISKS MATTERS and opportunities the group faces over the short, medium and long-term, as well as key stakeholder concerns and strategic growth aspirations. We use our six capitals in a balanced manner to attain our strategic objectives while simultaneously ensuring capital trade-offs are sustainable. As a group we also embrace the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and previously reported on the contributions we made to all 17 SDGs. In an attempt to increase the impact we have on the SDGs, we recently assessed which SDGs are most relevant and can be impacted on the most by the group. Sun International identified and approved six SDGs that will be a priority for the group going forward. The six SDGs are depicted below and align with the group’s strategy. Progress against these SDGs is detailed in the governance and sustainability section. KEY STAKEHOLDERS Employees Gambling Communities Customers Equity partners Partners and Regulators and boards and guests and debt funders suppliers industry bodies
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 07 DECK OF CARDS Our value creation strategy continued OUR PURPOSE RISKS To create great memories for our guests, people and stakeholders 1 Smoking legislation (South Africa and Latam) OUR VISION 2 Weak economic conditions To be an internationally recognised and respected gaming and hospitality group that provides memorable experiences Erosion of market share due to Electronic Bingo for our guests, offers rewarding employment for our people, 3 Terminal (EBTs) and Limited Pay-out Machines (LPMs) delivers returns for our shareholders and creates value for the in catchment areas communities in which we operate 4 Increase in gaming taxes and levies OUR VALUES Non-renewal or significant cost of SCJ licences Our values represent our unwavering commitment to behaving 5 renewal in a consistent, positive manner every day, in everything we do. Increased demands from stakeholders (communities TEAMWORK 6 and local suppliers) We treat each other with respect and work together to create great memorable experiences for all our stakeholders 7 Loss of GrandWest Casino licence exclusivity CUSTOMERS FIRST Our customer is at the heart of all we do and we exceed their expectations every time 8 Ongoing changes in licence conditions PASSION We inspire each other with our positive attitude and energy as we 9 Civil protests and riots strive to be the best PROFESSIONALISM We use our skills and competence to provide the highest standard 10 Illegal gambling (South Africa and Latam) of work and ethical conduct at all times MATERIAL MATTERS AND RELATED RISKS Managing our way through tough economic times 2 9 10 Managing our complex regulatory environment 1 3 4 7 8 10 Capital allocation 2 Managing relations with our key stakeholders 6 9 Improving operating and natural resource efficiencies 2 Retaining our operating licences 4 5 7 8 Customer attraction and retention 1 2
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 08 DECK OF CARDS Our value creation strategy continued STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES IMPROVE OUR EXISTING PROTECT AND LEVERAGE OUR GROW OUR BUSINESS INTO OPERATIONS AND OUR EXISTING ASSET PORTFOLIO NEW AREAS AND PRODUCTS GUEST EXPERIENCE Our diverse portfolio of assets We monitor organic and The environment we operate includes world-class hotels, acquisitive growth opportunities in is constantly changing. We modern and well-located casinos on an ongoing basis. Additionally, therefore frequently review how and some of the world’s iconic the alternative gaming market our business is structured and resorts. We regularly evaluate also offers growth opportunities how we operate to maximise the our portfolio to identify those as it continues to grow value we create and improve our properties that can be better guest experience. This ensures leveraged, those that need Stakeholder impacted that Sun International remains protection and those that may no Equity partners, a destination of choice for our longer be core to our strategy shareholder and debt existing and new guests funders Stakeholder impacted Stakeholder impacted Gambling boards Equity partners, Customers and guests shareholder and debt funders Customers and guests Employees Customers and guests OUR PEOPLE Our people enable the group to GOVERNANCE AND achieve its strategic objectives. SUSTAINABILITY Given the highly regulated and Our group is a responsible service-orientated industry in corporate citizen that has which we operate, our people’s developed a credible track record motivation and competence that underpins our reputation. to perform and provide a Governance and sustainability are memorable guest experience fundamental to Sun International’s are key determinants of the operations and are interwoven group’s ongoing success and into our strategy and decision- sustainability making process, from board level Stakeholder impacted to our operations Employees Stakeholder impacted Regulators and industry Customers and guests bodies Communities Partners and suppliers
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 09 DECK OF CARDS Our value creation strategy continued KEY STAKEHOLDERS OUR CAPITAL RESOURCES EMPLOYEES Employees are the heart of our business. They are the primary Financial Capital interface with our guests and the custodians of the memorable experience we strive to offer our guests. Our source of funds includes debt and equity which we use for business operations including running costs, property refurbishments and maintenance and strategic acquisitions. GAMBLING BOARDS Gaming boards provide our legal licence to operate and guide the group on how best to create shared value for the communities where Productive Capital we operate. They also provide oversight on the gaming industry to Our unique properties form the bricks and mortar where our ensure a fair and responsible industry. business activities are carried out to ensure we offer our guests an unforgettable experience. Our unused land also creates opportunities for development. COMMUNITIES Communities form an integral part of our operating environment as they provide our social licence to operate. It is imperative to create Social and relationship Capital shared value for these communities to sustain our operations. Our guests, shareholders, employees, communities, gambling boards, government and regulators are key stakeholders and we actively engage and manage these stakeholder relationships to promote a shared value proposition. CUSTOMERS AND GUESTS Our livelihood depends on our guests, as they have a direct impact on our financial sustainability. We constantly need to innovate and create memorable experiences to remain relevant and attract and retain our guests. Human Capital Our people are the primary interface with our guests and the custodians of the memorable experience we strive to offer our guests. EQUITY PARTNERS SHAREHOLDERS AND DEBT FUNDERS Equity partners, shareholders and debt funders provide us with the financial resources to deliver on our strategic objectives and create shareholder value. Intellectual Capital Our intellectual capital includes our gaming licences, brand and know-how, which provides our licence to operate and cultivates PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS a wealth of management expertise and innovative IT. Partners provide support to ensure that we do not operate in isolation, thereby minimising the potential value creation. Suppliers provide the necessary supplies, services and systems to enable the group to carry out its business activities and improve the overall guest experience. Natural Capital Our business activities depend on natural resources, particularly water and energy. Some of our properties are in pristine environments rich in biodiversity which we protect and preserve. REGULATORS AND INDUSTRY BODIES Regulators provide the guidance within which we are required to operate, and industry bodies provide a platform to influence policy and legislation. This continues to create value for all stakeholders within the confines of the law.
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 10 10 DECK OF CARDS Global presence and group structure continued GLOBAL PRESENCE AND GROUP STRUCTURE Sun International is an international hotel, casino and entertainment company that has a global presence in eight countries. It owns and operates properties in South Africa, Nigeria, Swaziland and Latin America – including Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Panama and Peru. Our focus is to grow our existing asset portfolio in South Africa and Latin America and exit operations in Nigeria and Swaziland. Casino operations, including alternative gaming, contributes the largest share of group revenue at R13.8 billion (80%) with hospitality contributing R2.9 billion (17%). GROUP Sun International’s group structure remained largely unchanged except for certain strategic transactions that increased our stake in Sibaya to 87.2%. We also concluded agreements to increase our interest in SunSlots to 100%. Panama Nigeria Colombia Peru South Africa Argentina Swaziland Chile 27 4 398 19 369 4 328 769 14 706 384 GAMING ROOMS SLOTS LPMs TABLES EMPLOYEES VACATION LICENCES (2018: 4 454) (2018: 19 869) (2018: 4 040) (2018: 775) (2018: 14 632) CLUB UNITS (2018: 27) (2018: 384) GROUP CONTRIBUTION (%) REVENUE EBITDAR LATIN AMERICA LATIN AMERICA 31% SOUTH AFRICA 28% SOUTH AFRICA (2018: 30%) 67% (2018: 69%) (2018: 31%) 72% (2018: 69%) OTHER AFRICA 2% (2018: 1%) OTHER AFRICA 0% (2018: 0%)
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 11 DECK OF CARDS Global presence and group structure continued SOUTH AFRICA Meropa Casino Sun City Carousel Casino Maslow Time Square Hotel and Casino The Maslow Carnival City Flamingo Casino Windmill Casino Naledi Sun Hotel and Casino Sibaya Casino Wild Coast Sun The Table Bay Hotel Golden Valley Casino The Boardwalk Casino GrandWest Casino 13 3 182 10 819 4 328 379 384 9 340 GAMING ROOMS SLOTS LPMs TABLES VACATION EMPLOYEES LICENCES (2018: 3 238) (2018: 11 275) (2018: 4 040) (2018: 388) CLUB UNITS (2018: 9 001) (2018: 13) (2018: 384) SUSTAINABILITY 4 510 042 231 403 213 7 495 585 WATER ENERGY WASTE kg CONSUMPTION kl CONSUMPTION kWh (2018: 6 863 382) (2018: 4 515 725) (2018: 249 911 965) 0.99 25 449 873 1 LOST TIME INJURY SED SPEND B-BBEE LEVEL FREQUENCY RATE (RAND) (2018: 1) (2018: 0.96) (2018: 23 673 966)
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 12 DECK OF CARDS Global presence and group structure continued SOUTH AFRICA continued Economic PROPERTY interest (%)1 Slots Tables Rooms Employees GAUTENG Carnival 91 1 400 47 105 733 Maslow 100 – – 281 241 Time Square 82 1 736 61 238 970 WESTERN CAPE GrandWest 62 2 563 75 39 1 116 Table Bay 62 – – 329 383 Worcester 61 227 6 98 209 KWAZULU-NATAL Sibaya 87 1 244 48 154 763 LIMPOPO Meropa 68 400 17 60 279 NORTH WEST Sun City 100 700 51 1 312 2 241 Carousel 100 400 – – 67 NORTHERN CAPE Flamingo 71 300 10 – 173 EASTERN CAPE Boardwalk 82 798 27 140 508 Wild Coast Sun 50 550 19 396 514 FREE STATE Windmill 70 401 18 – 239 Naledi Sun 100 100 – 30 46 ALTERNATIVE GAMING SunSlots 70 4 328 – – 245 SunBet 100 – – – 39 MANAGEMENT Sun International 100 – – – 474 Management TOTAL SUN INTERNATIONAL 15 147 379 3 182 9 340 MANAGEMENT 1 Economic interest excludes the interest held by the Sun International Employee Share Trust (SIEST).
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 13 DECK OF CARDS Global presence and group structure continued OTHER AFRICA SWAZILAND Royal Swazi Spa Resort 1 51% 351 158 13 193 GAMING ECONOMIC ROOMS SLOTS TABLES EMPLOYEES LICENCES INTEREST1 (2018: 351) (2018: 158) (2018: 13) (2018: 203) (2018: 1) (2018: 51%) 1 Economic interest excludes the interest held by the Sun International Employee Share Trust (SIEST). NIGERIA Federal Palace 1 146 100 5 357 GAMING ROOMS SLOTS TABLES EMPLOYEES LICENCE (2018: 146) (2018: 100) (2018: 5) (2018: 340) (2018: 1)
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 14 DECK OF CARDS Global presence and group structure continued LATIN AMERICA Panama Colombia Peru Chile Argentina 12 372 8 292 719 4 816 GAMING TABLES SLOTS ROOMS EMPLOYEES LICENCES (2018: 369) (2018: 8 336) (2018: 719) (2018: 5 088) (2018: 12) SUSTAINABILITY 445 264 60 365 859 5 256 251 4.56 WATER ENERGY WASTE kg LOST TIME INJURY CONSUMPTION kl CONSUMPTION kWh (2018: 2 320 000) FREQUENCY RATE (2018: 470 991) (2018: 59 538 684) (2018: 3.47)
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 15 DECK OF CARDS Global presence and group structure continued LATIN AMERICA continued Economic PROPERTY interest (%)1 Slots Tables Rooms Employees ARGENTINA Park Hyatt Hotel & 64 790 25 186 572 Casino CHILE Monticello 64 1 998 80 155 1 502 Iquique 64 664 22 – 170 Temuco 64 691 36 96 357 Valdivia 64 444 22 104 268 Puerto Varas 64 461 36 50 286 Coyhaique 64 212 11 40 148 Punta Arenas 64 506 20 88 347 COLOMBIA Plazuela, Bocagrande 64 246 12 – 49 PANAMA Ocean Sun Casino 64 384 20 – 173 PERU New York 64 443 17 – 286 Eden 64 186 6 – 63 Kingdom 64 154 7 – 61 Pachanga 64 256 8 – 102 Thunderbird Resorts 64 857 50 – 440 1 Economic interest excludes the interest held by the Sun International Employee Share Trust (SIEST).
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 16 DECK OF CARDS OUR BUSINESS MODEL Our capital inputs Business activities and outputs We use the six capital resources Our business activities draw on the various capital resource inputs and convert these into our activities and interchangeably and appreciate outputs – gaming and hospitality which are supported by various central service functions. Our activities that there are trade-offs and outputs allow us to measure and monitor progress against the group’s strategic objectives and create between them. These trade- Community upliftment stakeholder value. We leverage our core assets, unused land, past experiences, strategic partnerships and Iconic offs are carefully considered to R25.4 million SED investment and management skills to capitalise on growth opportunities and create memorable guest experiences. events preserve shareholder value. R3.6 million CSI contributions 25 SED sustainability projects Enterprise and 14 706 Employees Gaming Tables development Our gaming licences are the most critical enabler Slots spend – Board Customer satisfaction Human allowing us to operate and fulfil our purpose and vision. R56.7 million lternative gaming such as A We continuously review and evaluate our licence Local enterprise Strategic Memorable experiences LPMs conditions to ensure we fully comply and maintain our procurement partnerships Iconic events licence to operate. Online sports betting opportunities – Communities 77 suppliers 27 Gaming licences Respected brand and AKEHOLDER reputation Partners and Y ST S suppliers KE Intellectual IT systems Hospitality Our unique hotels and resorts, their pristine location and superior offerings are some of our key Hotels and resorts Customers OUTCOMES and guests differentiating factors that keep our guests choosing Food and beverage Sun International as a destination of choice. The Our business model culminates Events and conferencing group’s food and beverage offering provides something in specific stakeholder Properties across roperty development and P for all food lovers. Most of our properties have the 8 countries refurbishments outcomes that have far- facilities and infrastructure to host world-class events Productive Society reaching impacts on the and conferences, which drives footfall at properties and economies and societies creates memorable experiences. where we operate. Local units Waste generated Employees Stakeholders – partners, 7 495 tonnes – 57% recycled guests, customers, communities and employees Business support Social and Innovation Resource Equity partners This division leads innovation, technology and relationship Technology efficiencies and debt administrative services for business operations to funders enable optimal use of digitalisation, technology and Superior wildlife Training and development Administrative services business processes in achieving our strategic objectives. experiences – R116 million Gambling Employee remuneration boards – R3.6 billion Debt Regulators Employee wellness Equity programmes Financial Central services HR Total fatalities zero These support services include finance, IT, HR, IT marketing and legal and corporate services that are Reduced debt levels Regulatory compliance – zero critical to providing sound financial business models, Marketing fines Share price – decreased Resources – energy and achieving efficiencies across the group, building F inance, legal and corporate Corporate tax paid Net cashflows water relationships with key internal and external stakeholders services R625 million – R3.9 billion Significant tax contribution Fauna and flora at our and providing governance in areas aligned to legislation Sustainability IFRS 16 implementation – R3.5 billion Natural pristine properties and regulations. B-BBEE Level 1 27 gaming board Licences OPERATING ENVIRONMENT/ DIFFERENTIATORS GAMECHANGERS Strong brand and proud legacy PILLARS/FOUNDATION Regulation Gaming pioneers in South Africa Corporate governance Industry and gaming bodies Unique iconic properties Risk management IT advancements Significant economic contributor Sustainable business practices Society Geographic diversification
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 17 17 DECK OF CARDS Stakeholder engagement continued STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT Sun International actively engages with our key stakeholders in a transparent manner. We encourage all shareholders to provide constructive feedback and to voice legitimate concerns, comments and suggestions through our various communication channels. This engagement process ensures we continue to add value for our key stakeholders. STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT APPROACH Every aspect of our business interacts with Achieving our five strategic objectives depends on our ability stakeholders, and our relationships with them to engage with and respond to our stakeholders. Our various methods of engagement include face-to-face interactions, impact directly and indirectly on our business formal and informal communication platforms, results and its reputation. Our reputation, or social presentations, reports and our annual general meetings. We and relationship capital, has a direct impact also engage through our marketing campaigns, advertising, on our financial capital, as it influences electronic media, newsletters and roadshows. We regularly whether consumers decide to become conduct surveys among our guests and employees with the aim of continually improving service delivery, guest our guests; whether suppliers want to be experience and employee satisfaction. We obtain positive and vendors; whether employees want to work constructive feedback and respond to it appropriately. for us; and whether government believes that we comply with regulations; give back to communities and drive economic development. ENGAGEMENT PROCESS Through the group’s stakeholder engagement process, we annually assess our stakeholder universe based on their influence on the group, and the group’s impact on stakeholders. We identify any material concerns and opportunities Annual that may exist, and purposefully engage to resolve and build on these matters stakeholder and develop a better understanding of our stakeholders’ needs. The risk and review and assessment social and ethics committees provide oversight of the group’s stakeholder engagement and are responsible for keeping the board abreast of material matters arising. Identify key Ongoing stakeholder stakeholders Focused engagement within the communities in which we operate is engagement particularly important, as most of our properties are situated within or close to surrounding communities. Cultivating relationships with stakeholders such as community leaders, NGOs, NPOs and PBOs ensures that Sun International STAKEHOLDER offers shared value and sustainable SED opportunities. During 2019, ENGAGEMENT communities (particularly in the North West and Eastern Cape) raised concerns PROCESS around the lack of local procurement opportunities which, in return, create job opportunities and provide socio-economic upliftment in these communities. Provide Identify and feedback to The group’s community engagement methodology ensures that all address needs group governing and concerns engagement and interventions are aligned with the group’s sustainable bodies business strategy and, more broadly, with provincial and national growth and development plans. This engagement methodology involves the identification Regular and classification of our relevant communities and stakeholders. This is stakeholder followed by assessing various social aspects related to the wellbeing of these feedback communities, as well as identifying the collective needs of these communities. Based on these assessments, possible interventions are identified and discussed with the affected stakeholders. It is anticipated that the engagement methodology will continue to be rolled out to all South African units in 2020.
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 18 DECK OF CARDS Stakeholder engagement continued 2019 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT CUSTOMERS AND GUESTS EMPLOYEES COMMUNITIES Our livelihood depends on our customers Employees are the heart of our business. Communities form an integral part of our They are the primary interface with operating environment as they provide our and guests, as they have a direct impact on our financial sustainability. We constantly our guests and the custodians of the social licence to operate. It is imperative to memorable experience we strive to offer create shared value for these communities need to innovate and create memorable experiences to remain relevant and attract our guests to sustain our operations and retain our customers and guests VALUE ADD VALUE ADD VALUE ADD Rewarding employees – salaries, bonuses Empowering/uplifting communities and incentives Creating lasting memories SED spend R25.4 million Training spend R116 million Active MVG customers base increased 25 SED projects that included Employee remuneration R3.6 million by 5.2% sustainability elements Achieved a customer satisfaction target CSI spend R3.6 million rating of 80% at most properties KEY STAKEHOLDER CONCERNS KEY STAKEHOLDER CONCERNS Fair remuneration and recognition KEY STAKEHOLDER CONCERNS Learning and development Limited procurement opportunities in the Customer segmentation Talent and performance management local and regional communities Customer service Succession planning Perception of community upliftment Perception of value Transformation Limited job opportunities Discretionary spending under pressure Restructuring Ageing infrastructure and no shared value Inconsistent and conflicting customer communication ACTIONS TO ADDRESS STAKEHOLDER ACTIONS TO ADDRESS STAKEHOLDER CONCERNS CONCERNS ACTIONS TO ADDRESS STAKEHOLDER Robust SunWay culture programme and SED specialist and unit SED practitioners CONCERNS employee value proposition proactively engage with communities on pertinent issues Ongoing learning and development Ensuring compliance with the tenets programmes for employees to improve of ‘equal pay for work of equal value’ Financial investment in SED and CSI skills and customer service through our South African operations initiatives across our focus areas Ongoing customer surveys Ongoing learnings and development Increasing local supplier procurement and Proactively managing customer feedback initiatives development in most of our communities Enhanced business analytics to improve Annual performance reviews Introducing a formal business development support initiative customer segmentation Employee satisfaction surveys to Ongoing property upgrades and determine overall employee satisfaction Implementing a community engagement strategy to improve dialogue over refurbishments Robust employment equity plan in place community concerns Improving brand and marketing to track transformation progress campaigns Best practice employment policies, Continually enhancing the MVG (most standards and procedures in place valued guest) offerings Increased staff wellness initiatives and Continue to improve direct communication programmes with MVGs Code of ethics, ethics officer and ethics hotline in place
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 19 DECK OF CARDS Stakeholder engagement continued 2019 STAKEHOLDER ENGAGEMENT PARTNERS AND SUPPLIERS EQUITY PARTNERS, GAMBLING BOARDS Partners provide support to ensure that SHAREHOLDERS AND Gaming boards provide our legal licence to we do not operate in isolation, thereby DEBT FUNDERS operate and guide the group on how best minimising the potential value creation. Equity partners, shareholders and debt to create shared value for the communities Suppliers provide the necessary supplies, funders provide us with the financial where we operate. They also provide services and systems to enable the group resources to deliver on our strategic oversight on the gaming industry to ensure to carry out its business activities and objectives and create shareholder value a fair and responsible industry improve the overall guest experience VALUE ADD VALUE ADD VALUE ADD Reducing debt levels Supporting the local and national Providing local business opportunities economy Continue to invest R1.1 billion in property Enterprise development spend maintenance and refurbishments Levies paid R18.7 million R12.3 million Uplifting communities through ongoing Supplier development spend R44.4 million SED and CSI commitments KEY STAKEHOLDER CONCERNS Supported 15 beneficiaries through our business development support Underperformance of strategic KEY STAKEHOLDER CONCERNS programme investments Capital allocation Electronic Bingo Terminal (EBTs) licencing Licence conditions change requests KEY STAKEHOLDER CONCERNS High debt levels Meeting debt covenants Increase in gaming taxes in South Africa Negative perceptions around the process and Peru of registering as a supplier Gap between valuation and the group’s share price Lack of visibility of sourcing opportunities Creating shareholder value through ACTIONS TO ADDRESS STAKEHOLDER when tenders are being issued dividend distributions CONCERNS Executives, together with group ACTIONS TO ADDRESS STAKEHOLDER ACTIONS TO ADDRESS STAKEHOLDER compliance continue to build relationships CONCERNS CONCERNS with all provincial gaming boards through Improved the procurement system to regular interaction Direct engagement with executives at control fronting and support B-BBEE Ongoing feedback to gaming boards on initiatives annual and interim reporting and investor licence conditions presentations Maintained our level 1 B-BBEE rating Internal and external compliance audits Debt strategy communicated to investors A procurement tender notice board through presentations, direct engagement, in place to inform all suppliers of new roadshows and annual and interim requests for proposals (RFPs) reporting Supplier conferences and open days Increased focus on operational and hosted to improve local procurement resource efficiencies KEY STAKEHOLDER CONCERNS Compliance with relevant legislation e.g. B-BBEE, labour, health, smoking and carbon tax REGULATORS AND INDUSTRY ACTIONS TO ADDRESS STAKEHOLDER BODIES CONCERNS Regulators provide the guidance within which we are required to operate, and Ongoing engagements with regulators and industry bodies provide a platform industry bodies to influence policy and legislation. Continuous monitoring of changes to This continues to create value for all legislation directly impacting the group stakeholders within the confines of the law Submissions to regulators on proposed legislation VALUE ADD Ongoing lobbying through industry body CASA Internal and external compliance audits on Zero fines all legislative aspects of sustainability, namely Maintaining reputation of being a environment, health and safety and socio- responsible corporate citizen economic development Trained 2 651 employees on health and SHE training and compliance cross unit audits safety aspects conducted at all local operations Internal SHE compliance audits conducted on all local units
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 20 20 OUR GAME PLAN GAME Strategic Objectives continued PLAN STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES The information contained in our game plan section expands on the chief executive’s review according to each of the five strategic objectives. Sun International’s five strategic objectives are the foundation of how we operate our business as well as identify and manage risks and opportunities, based on our material issues. Given the importance of our guests to the group, the first objective focus is primarily on the group’s sustainability strategic objective has been divided into two focus areas, information, while the detailed governance section is namely ‘Improve our guest experience’ and ‘Efficiency and included under the rules of the game section. The group’s optimisation of our processes’ to distinguish our progress performance is measured against these five strategic on and priorities for guests through process and system objectives and enables shareholder value creation. improvements. Our governance and sustainability strategic STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Improve our existing Protect and leverage Grow our business Our people Governance and operations and our our existing asset into new areas and sustainability guest experience portfolio products The environment we Our diverse portfolio of We monitor organic Our people enable the Our group is a operate in is constantly assets includes world- and acquisitive growth group to achieve its responsible corporate changing. We therefore class hotels, modern opportunities on strategic objectives. citizen that has frequently review and well-located an ongoing basis. Given the highly developed a credible how our business casinos and some Additionally, the regulated and service- track record that is structured and of the world’s iconic alternative gaming orientated industry in underpins our how we operate to resorts. We regularly market also offers which we operate, our reputation. Governance maximise the value we evaluate our portfolio growth opportunities as people’s motivation and sustainability create and improve to identify those it continues to grow and competence to are fundamental to our guest experience. properties that can be perform and provide Sun International’s This ensures that better leveraged, those a memorable guest operations and are Sun International that need protection experience are interwoven into our remains a destination of and those that may no key determinants strategy and decision- choice for our existing longer be core to our of the group’s making process, from and new guests strategy ongoing success and board level to our sustainability operations This ESG report focuses mainly on our people, governance and sustainability. For more information on our other strategic objectives review our online report or our IAR report.
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 21 GAME PLAN STRATEGIC OBJECTIVES Improve our existing operations Protect and leverage Grow our business into Governance and Our people and guest experience our asset portfolio new areas and products sustainability GOVERNANCE AND SUSTAINABILITY Our sustainability strategy and commitments ensure Sun International maintains its operational and social licence to operate. Doing business sustainably is a competitive business necessity. When we integrate our business decisions and operate in line with our strategy, we create long-term shared value and ultimately create lasting memories for our guests, employees and other stakeholders. Governance and sustainability are The group’s governance is comprehensively covered under fundamental to Sun International’s the ‘rules of the game’ section in this report. The narrative that follows focuses on the group’s sustainability strategy operations and are interwoven into our and performance for the year under review, including strategy and decision-making process, from the environment, health and safety, socio-economic board to operations. We remain committed development (SED), enterprise and supplier development to being a responsible corporate citizen. (E&SD) and group’s broad based black economic empowerment (B-BBEE). IMPACTS Launched the group’s Implemented 25 Launched and Developed and Maintained our Level 1 first sustainability SED projects that maintained our new implemented a B-BBEE for the third manual at our local incorporated either safety, health and formal internal year in a row operations environmental or environment (SHE) sustainability health and safety management system communication or both aspects, that is aligned with strategy at all which increased the ISO 14001:2015 and local operations sustainable impact on ISO 45001:2018 Closed out 60% of all our SED initiatives sustainability cross- unit audit findings Launched our first internal online sustainability e-learning programme for employees
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 22 GAME PLAN Governance and sustainability continued Self-assessment: ACHIEVED/ GOOD PROGRESS IN PROGRESS LIMITED PROGRESS FOCUS AREAS IN 2019 Implementing and maintaining our Launching and implementing Identifying integrated SED projects new safety, health and environment Sun International’s sustainability that incorporate social, environmental (SHE) management system based on manual (locally and internationally) and health and safety initiatives ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 WHAT WE ACHIEVED WHAT WE ACHIEVED WHAT WE ACHIEVED Launched and implemented the manual at Identified and implemented 25 SED Launched our new integrated SHE all local operations. Our Latam operations’ projects that incorporated either an management system implementation depends on their specific element of environmental and/or health sustainability requirements and safety initiatives Implementing our sustainability Launching our internal sustainability culture programme, including our Achieving our sustainability (SHE and SharePoint site e-learning and behavioural change SED) group targets programmes WHAT WE ACHIEVED WHAT WE ACHIEVED WHAT WE ACHIEVED Launched the sustainability SharePoint Continued with our monthly awareness Achieved most of our sustainability site that has enhanced our reporting and culture change initiatives and group targets processes, standardised communication launched our first internal online and improved overall efficiencies e-learning programme for all employees Increasing internal and external Aligning our Latam and African Continuing to improve our overall communication around operations with the new group B-BBEE score Sun International’s sustainability strategy sustainability strategy WHAT WE ACHIEVED WHAT WE ACHIEVED WHAT WE ACHIEVED Released our sustainability manual, The group sustainability strategy Maintained our Level 1 B-BBEE status for conducted various internal and external was communicated to all local and the third year in a row presentations and continued with monthly international operations. International internal awareness campaigns operations will be responsible for the alignment and/or implementation of the strategy depending on their local requirements and unit specific strategy SUSTAINABILITY STRATEGY E&SD remains a group priority as it benefits the group as well as our local economy and contributes to Sun International’s Sustainability is interwoven into Sun International’s business SED commitments and B-BBEE targets. For more detail strategy and decision-making process, from our board to on our E&SD progress refer to the enterprise and supplier employees at all levels. The group’s sustainability portfolios development section of this report. encompass the environment, health and safety and social- economic development. An important part of the group’s Our sustainability strategy further demonstrates Sun sustainability strategy is monitoring the performance of International’s commitment to advancing its financial capital, non-financial sustainability issues in all portfolios to enable productive capital, human capital, intellectual capital, social informed business and board decisions. We integrate our and relationship capital, and natural capital through the sustainability management into our group standard operating continued improvement of our sustainability performance. procedures and policies throughout every level of our The group sustainability policy underpins our sustainability business to create value, improve efficiencies and ultimately strategy. maintain memorable guest experiences. Sun International embraces the United Nations Sustainable The group’s B-BBEE and E&SD forms part of the group’s Development Goals (SDGs), and we endeavour to help overall sustainability business strategy, despite not achieve them through our operations and business strategy. being specific portfolios under sustainability. We report During 2019, we conducted an in-depth review of all 17 annually on our B-BBEE progress through the group’s goals to determine those that best align with our business B-BBEE Commission Report, which is available on our strategy and business model. Following an internal review corporate website at https://ir2019.suninternational.com/ and approval process, the group will be focusing on six SDGs DownloadManager/2019_ B-B-BBEE_Commissions_Report_ most relevant to the group. for_Sun_International.pdf
2 0 1 9 S U N I N T E R N AT I O N A L ENVIRONMENTAL, SOCIAL AND GOVERNANCE REPORT 23 GAME PLAN Governance and sustainability continued SDG focus areas To prioritise Sun International’s most relevant SDGs, the board, exco, senior management and group sustainability teams identified the most applicable SDGs. Following feedback, a weighting was applied to the selected SDGs, based on each stakeholder group’s business knowledge and insights. Exco received the highest weighting, followed by the board, senior management and sustainability teams. This review process identified the six SDGs depicted below in order of priority. These SDGs align with the group’s strategy. Progress against these SDGs will be regularly monitored by relevant board and management governance committees and reported on internally and externally. These prioritised goals may vary depending on changes in our business strategy or external environment. Progress against Sun International’s prioritised SDGs The table below describes Sun International’s progress against our six most relevant SDGs. Relevant strategic SDGs Progress in 2019 objective(s) Our SED policy specifies education as a key pillar for projects. R25.4 million (2018: R23.7 million) was invested in SED projects in 2019 25 of the schools included in our ‘Adopt a School’ group project also includes aspects of SHE Our people improvements Ensure inclusive R116 million (2018: R133 million) was spent on employee training in 2019 and contributes to the Governance and and equitable sustainability quality education improvement of our employees’ education Bursaries and learnerships offered by the group to provide quality education opportunities to employees and learners Robust environmental policies and systems ensure we operate in an environmentally responsible and proactive manner Several group projects (and training and awareness campaigns) are in place to reduce water consumption and ensure clean water is provided to employees and guests Improve our existing Ensure availability operations and our and sustainable Our group water reduction targets and environmental minimum requirements aim to continually guest experience management reduce our water impact Protect and leverage of water and our existing asset Maintenance and infrastructure upkeep considers sustainable and safe technologies to improve sanitation portfolio water efficiencies and ensure clean water and sanitation is maintained across our operations Governance and The group has an environmental specialist and a team of SHE officers to implement, monitor and sustainability report on environmental matters Internal and external audits ensure compliance with all water regulations and requirements SED projects include an element of environmental awareness and protection where possible Sun International employs 14 706 (2018: 14 632) employees groupwide Improve our existing Where feasible, our E&SD programme identifies and assists businesses at our various properties, operations and our through capital funding or other business development services, to foster sustainable business guest experience growth, create jobs, and add economic value Protect and leverage Promote our existing asset sustained, The group committed R44.4 million (2018: R46 million) in supplier development during 2019 portfolio inclusive and The group contributed R25.4 million (2018: R23.7 million) in SED spend that positively impacted Grow our business sustainable into new areas and communities in the areas we operate in economic products growth, full Sun International is a major tax contributor in eight of the nine provinces and contributed and productive Our people R625 million to taxes in the year under review employment and Governance and decent work Strategic acquisitions sustainability Time Square market share grew to 15.7%
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