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Caesars Entertainment: Code of Commitment and SPLC Guidance Training

SPLC 2018 Summit: Training for Results

CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT

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Key Topics

• Caesars Entertainment – About US!• Code of Commitment• Corporate Responsibility Priorities • Program Focus • Supply Chain Activities Amongst Suppliers• Code Green • Supplier Diversity Alignment



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Caesars Entertainment – About Us!

§ Caesars is a large gaming company; people don’t just come to gamble but also for entertainment.

§ 47 casinos in 5 countries § $8.4B in revenue § Heavy Las Vegas strip presence

9 casinos § Harrah’s and Horseshoe

brands§ 34K hotel rooms and > 600

bars/clubs in U.S.



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Code of Commitment

Our Code of Commitmentstands on the four pillars of:1. Guests2. Employees3. Environment4. Communities



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Code of Commitment

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A commitment to all our employees to treat them with respect and provide satisfying career opportunities.

A commitment to all our guests to promote responsible gaming.

A commitment to all our communities to help make them healthy and vibrant places to live and work.

A commitment to responsible stewardship of the environment.

Response – Our Code of Commitment

We Believe …

the problems facing the planet demand real action

today.

the small steps we take together can have a

profound impact.

each of us has a duty to try to reduce waste, conserve

resources, and minimize the impact of

our operations.

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Caesars Evolving Corporate Responsibility Priorities

Citizenship is a dynamic concept at Caesars Entertainment, focused on achievement and leadership

• In 2013 we identified material issues to our business and report on those issues to owners and global reporting bodies

• Citizenship encompasses our efforts to be a responsible gaming entertainment company

• We updated and expanded our material issues to include environmental targets which are science based to address Climate Change

• Eleven top priority citizenship issues!



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Six Global Trends Affecting Business“CODE GREEN”

#2 Energy & Fuel

Volatility

#3 Water Scarcity

#4 Increased Consumption

#5 Rise of Urbanization

#6 Connectivity & Transparency

#1 Climate Change

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Core Environmental

Performance

Employees

Customers

Program Focus

• Delighting customers and building awareness of our commitment and actions

• Providing sustainable “choices” to customers and opportunities for them to make a difference

• Delivering exceptional service while reducing environmental impact

• Engaging employees through CodeGreen

• Providing at-work and at-home grants

• Offering voluntary programs to get involved, such as farmers markets and CodeGreen Teams

• Energy reduction through improved efficiencies

• Water reduction through smarter water use and improved efficiencies

• Recycling and re-use of materials to increase waste diversion from landfills

• Supply Chain - Carbon reduction to lessen impacts on the globe

Communities

• Partnering with “Rebuilding Together” to assist those in need and to encourage efficiency as

part of projects

• Working with Clean the World to recycle soaps and shampoos for those in need

• Working with National Park Trust to expose children to our national parks

Green Buildings

• Commitment to pursue LEED certification on all new construction projects

− Currently more than 1 million square feet of LEED-certified space

• Investigating LEED EBOM at several existing properties

• Seeking Green Key Certification at all domestic properties

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Responsible Supplier Statement

Suppliers shall:• Comply with all applicable laws and regulations,

including employment, health and safety, gaming,

environmental, immigration and tax.

• Institute and enforce policies prohibiting unlawful

harassment and discrimination

• Neither condone nor support the practice of human

trafficking, abusive, or illegal labor activity.

• Support our supplier diversity commitment of

economic inclusion and track certified diverse vendor

spend.

• Comply with our Business Conduct Policy for

Companies doing business with Caesars and Caesars

corporate policy related to gifts.

• Comply with Caesars anti-bribery, anti-corruption

and anti-money laundering policies.


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Prioritizing Supply Chain Activities Amongst Suppliers

Estimating Carbon by Spend CategoriesIdentifying Commodities of Concern &

Sphere of InfluenceRobust Partnering with Current and

Potential Suppliers

*Worked with WRI & Clean Agency


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Supplier Diversity – Mission/Process

MissionSupplier Diversity will serve as the catalyst to

measurably expand Caesars Entertainment’s economic development impact in every community where we operate in concert with our Code of Commitment.

Ø Not just good for business, it is good business

Ø Part of our commitment to do business with vendors, representative of our team members and the communities where our properties operate

Ø A way to continually meet and exceed regulatory requirements

ProcessØ Develop and lead initiatives with Sourcing

team members to offer diverse businesses an opportunity to compete in the procurement process.

Ø Track and report metrics

Ø Maintain memberships and actively engage with key diverse and procurement organizations on a local, regional and national level.

Ø Assist in developing and strengthening diverse businesses through training, mentoring and other outreach activities.



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Best Practices

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Clear Policies, Established Roles &

Responsibilities:

-Integrated into daily sourcing process- Inclusion of diverse suppliers in RFPs

Executive Leadership and Organizational

Commitment/Support

Awarded

Contracts to

M/W/DBEs

Measuring Success

(Ariba and Supplier Diversity tools)

Tools and Resources

-Utilize Existing Supply Base, NMSDC, WBENC, USBLN and other local, state databases.

External Engagement

Increase

Number of

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in RFPs, e-

Auctions

Supplier Diversity is managed

around 5 key Pillars.



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Mentor Protégé Program

Purpose: To enhance the capabilities of the protégé and improve their ability to successfully compete for Caesars contracts.

Ø Smaller, minority-owned companies, who are current Caesars suppliers, are eligible to participate in the program.

Ø Agree to a minimum of a one-year term.

Ø Regional focus

Ø Mentor and Protégé meet regularly to track progress.

Ø Technical, educational or management assistance.

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