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The infrastructure is part of the Rural Electrification Project, which will benefit more than a million people

• MCA has surpassed the previous record set at Cazombo for installed infrastructure, specifically in terms of solar capacity, battery storage and tonnes of CO2 avoided annually

• The Luau Photovoltaic Park, which will supply green energy to over 90,000 people, has a production capacity of 31.85 MWp, batteries with a storage capacity of 75.26 MWh and will prevent the emission of 47 tonnes of CO2

GUIMARÃES, Portugal, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In early May, MCA inaugurated Africa’s largest off-grid renewable energy solar park in the village of Luau, Angola. The project was designed to address a challenge faced by many countries across the continent: ensuring a supply of electricity to remote and isolated communities, for whom extending the grid is technically and economically unfeasible.

The Luau Solar Park has a generation capacity of 31.85 MWp and batteries with a storage capacity of 75.26 MWh, enough to supply more than 90,000 people, whilst preventing the emission of 47 tonnes of CO2. This is the country’s second off-grid system with a solar power source and a battery bank for night-time supply, eliminating the need for any fossil fuel. The inauguration of the facility was attended by the President of the Republic of Angola, João Lourenço, and the Minister of Energy and Water (MINEA), João Baptista Borges.

With its commissioning, the Luau Photovoltaic Park has become the largest off-grid park on the African continent, surpassing the record previously set at Cazombo. It should be noted that the Cazombo Solar Photovoltaic Park features infrastructure installed by MCA comprising 25.3 MWp of solar capacity, 59.46 MWh of battery storage, and 40,320 630 Wp photovoltaic modules.

“It is with immense pride that MCA contributes to the country’s energy transition with the delivery of yet another solar park. This is a project that goes far beyond the technical aspect: it represents a commitment to communities that, for decades, have lived without access to energy. The completion of the Cazombo and Luau parks marks just the beginning of a structural and ambitious programme, which will continue to expand in the coming months. We believe that energy transforms lives, creates opportunities and strengthens regions, and it is with this aim that we will continue to work, side by side with the communities, to ensure that electrification reaches where it makes the most difference,” says Manuel Couto Alves, Chairman of MCA.

This infrastructure, budgeted at over €87 million and comprising a total of 54,912 installed solar panels, has created more than 200 local jobs and will enable annual savings of around 18 million litres of fuel. The Luau solar farm is the second to be delivered as part of the Rural Electrification Project covering 60 communes in Angola. 

In a context where electricity plays a fundamental role in promoting local development, the Rural Electrification Project emerges as a structural solution, placing solar energy at the heart of the solution. Off-grid solar farms combine solar generation and storage, enabling clean and reliable energy to be delivered to the most remote communities, with direct benefits for quality of life and economic activity through the democratisation of essential services. The first results are already visible with the completion of the Cazombo plants in 2025, now joined by the Luau plant, in an expansion drive that will intensify until 2027.

The Rural Electrification Project, which envisages the implementation of 46 autonomous mini-grids (powered by solar photovoltaic parks) and an estimated impact on over one million people, has been recognised in the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy, which aims to promote sustainable, inclusive and high-quality connections in the fields of energy, digital technology and infrastructure, contributing to the economic and social development of partner countries. 

In the context of rural electrification, these projects seek to ensure access to clean, reliable and affordable energy for remote communities, strengthening essential services such as healthcare, education and local economic activity, whilst supporting the energy transition and climate action. Based on balanced partnerships and high environmental, social and governance standards, Global Gateway projects in the energy sector aim to generate a lasting impact on local populations, reduce regional inequalities and promote more sustainable and resilient growth. 

Designed and built by the Portuguese MCA Group, the financing for this operation was structured by the British Standard Chartered Bank with the support of the German Export Agency, Euler Hermes, which provided a guarantee of around one billion euros, reinsured by the Portuguese and Korean Export Agencies (Cosec and K Sure). The Angolan state-owned electricity production company (PRODEL Ep) is the project developer.

The Portuguese company has been making a name for itself in the Angolan market by successfully developing turnkey projects aimed at ensuring the provision of basic infrastructure, namely water supply and energy production facilities.

About MCA 
MCA is a Portuguese company founded in 1998 in Guimarães by businessman Manuel Couto Alves and currently has around 2,000 employees in various countries. The company is active in the development, engineering, procurement, construction, and operation of projects in four business verticals: Energy, Urban Development, Infrastructure and Health. MCA began its internationalisation process in 2006 in the Angolan market and is currently present in three geographical clusters including the Iberian Peninsula, Central Europe, and Africa. The company endeavours to create and share long-term value, thereby promoting the sustainable development of the communities in which it operates. https://www.mcagroup.com/en/ 

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SOURCE MCA Group

The infrastructure is part of the Rural Electrification Project, which will benefit more than a million people

• MCA has surpassed the previous record set at Cazombo for installed infrastructure, specifically in terms of solar capacity, battery storage and tonnes of CO2 avoided annually

• The Luau Photovoltaic Park, which will supply green energy to over 90,000 people, has a production capacity of 31.85 MWp, batteries with a storage capacity of 75.26 MWh and will prevent the emission of 47 tonnes of CO2

GUIMARÃES, Portugal, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In early May, MCA inaugurated Africa’s largest off-grid renewable energy solar park in the village of Luau, Angola. The project was designed to address a challenge faced by many countries across the continent: ensuring a supply of electricity to remote and isolated communities, for whom extending the grid is technically and economically unfeasible.

The Luau Solar Park has a generation capacity of 31.85 MWp and batteries with a storage capacity of 75.26 MWh, enough to supply more than 90,000 people, whilst preventing the emission of 47 tonnes of CO2. This is the country’s second off-grid system with a solar power source and a battery bank for night-time supply, eliminating the need for any fossil fuel. The inauguration of the facility was attended by the President of the Republic of Angola, João Lourenço, and the Minister of Energy and Water (MINEA), João Baptista Borges.

With its commissioning, the Luau Photovoltaic Park has become the largest off-grid park on the African continent, surpassing the record previously set at Cazombo. It should be noted that the Cazombo Solar Photovoltaic Park features infrastructure installed by MCA comprising 25.3 MWp of solar capacity, 59.46 MWh of battery storage, and 40,320 630 Wp photovoltaic modules.

“It is with immense pride that MCA contributes to the country’s energy transition with the delivery of yet another solar park. This is a project that goes far beyond the technical aspect: it represents a commitment to communities that, for decades, have lived without access to energy. The completion of the Cazombo and Luau parks marks just the beginning of a structural and ambitious programme, which will continue to expand in the coming months. We believe that energy transforms lives, creates opportunities and strengthens regions, and it is with this aim that we will continue to work, side by side with the communities, to ensure that electrification reaches where it makes the most difference,” says Manuel Couto Alves, Chairman of MCA.

This infrastructure, budgeted at over €87 million and comprising a total of 54,912 installed solar panels, has created more than 200 local jobs and will enable annual savings of around 18 million litres of fuel. The Luau solar farm is the second to be delivered as part of the Rural Electrification Project covering 60 communes in Angola. 

In a context where electricity plays a fundamental role in promoting local development, the Rural Electrification Project emerges as a structural solution, placing solar energy at the heart of the solution. Off-grid solar farms combine solar generation and storage, enabling clean and reliable energy to be delivered to the most remote communities, with direct benefits for quality of life and economic activity through the democratisation of essential services. The first results are already visible with the completion of the Cazombo plants in 2025, now joined by the Luau plant, in an expansion drive that will intensify until 2027.

The Rural Electrification Project, which envisages the implementation of 46 autonomous mini-grids (powered by solar photovoltaic parks) and an estimated impact on over one million people, has been recognised in the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy, which aims to promote sustainable, inclusive and high-quality connections in the fields of energy, digital technology and infrastructure, contributing to the economic and social development of partner countries. 

In the context of rural electrification, these projects seek to ensure access to clean, reliable and affordable energy for remote communities, strengthening essential services such as healthcare, education and local economic activity, whilst supporting the energy transition and climate action. Based on balanced partnerships and high environmental, social and governance standards, Global Gateway projects in the energy sector aim to generate a lasting impact on local populations, reduce regional inequalities and promote more sustainable and resilient growth. 

Designed and built by the Portuguese MCA Group, the financing for this operation was structured by the British Standard Chartered Bank with the support of the German Export Agency, Euler Hermes, which provided a guarantee of around one billion euros, reinsured by the Portuguese and Korean Export Agencies (Cosec and K Sure). The Angolan state-owned electricity production company (PRODEL Ep) is the project developer.

The Portuguese company has been making a name for itself in the Angolan market by successfully developing turnkey projects aimed at ensuring the provision of basic infrastructure, namely water supply and energy production facilities.

About MCA 
MCA is a Portuguese company founded in 1998 in Guimarães by businessman Manuel Couto Alves and currently has around 2,000 employees in various countries. The company is active in the development, engineering, procurement, construction, and operation of projects in four business verticals: Energy, Urban Development, Infrastructure and Health. MCA began its internationalisation process in 2006 in the Angolan market and is currently present in three geographical clusters including the Iberian Peninsula, Central Europe, and Africa. The company endeavours to create and share long-term value, thereby promoting the sustainable development of the communities in which it operates. https://www.mcagroup.com/en/ 

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SOURCE MCA Group

The infrastructure is part of the Rural Electrification Project, which will benefit more than a million people

• MCA has surpassed the previous record set at Cazombo for installed infrastructure, specifically in terms of solar capacity, battery storage and tonnes of CO2 avoided annually

• The Luau Photovoltaic Park, which will supply green energy to over 90,000 people, has a production capacity of 31.85 MWp, batteries with a storage capacity of 75.26 MWh and will prevent the emission of 47 tonnes of CO2

GUIMARÃES, Portugal, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — In early May, MCA inaugurated Africa’s largest off-grid renewable energy solar park in the village of Luau, Angola. The project was designed to address a challenge faced by many countries across the continent: ensuring a supply of electricity to remote and isolated communities, for whom extending the grid is technically and economically unfeasible.

The Luau Solar Park has a generation capacity of 31.85 MWp and batteries with a storage capacity of 75.26 MWh, enough to supply more than 90,000 people, whilst preventing the emission of 47 tonnes of CO2. This is the country’s second off-grid system with a solar power source and a battery bank for night-time supply, eliminating the need for any fossil fuel. The inauguration of the facility was attended by the President of the Republic of Angola, João Lourenço, and the Minister of Energy and Water (MINEA), João Baptista Borges.

With its commissioning, the Luau Photovoltaic Park has become the largest off-grid park on the African continent, surpassing the record previously set at Cazombo. It should be noted that the Cazombo Solar Photovoltaic Park features infrastructure installed by MCA comprising 25.3 MWp of solar capacity, 59.46 MWh of battery storage, and 40,320 630 Wp photovoltaic modules.

“It is with immense pride that MCA contributes to the country’s energy transition with the delivery of yet another solar park. This is a project that goes far beyond the technical aspect: it represents a commitment to communities that, for decades, have lived without access to energy. The completion of the Cazombo and Luau parks marks just the beginning of a structural and ambitious programme, which will continue to expand in the coming months. We believe that energy transforms lives, creates opportunities and strengthens regions, and it is with this aim that we will continue to work, side by side with the communities, to ensure that electrification reaches where it makes the most difference,” says Manuel Couto Alves, Chairman of MCA.

This infrastructure, budgeted at over €87 million and comprising a total of 54,912 installed solar panels, has created more than 200 local jobs and will enable annual savings of around 18 million litres of fuel. The Luau solar farm is the second to be delivered as part of the Rural Electrification Project covering 60 communes in Angola. 

In a context where electricity plays a fundamental role in promoting local development, the Rural Electrification Project emerges as a structural solution, placing solar energy at the heart of the solution. Off-grid solar farms combine solar generation and storage, enabling clean and reliable energy to be delivered to the most remote communities, with direct benefits for quality of life and economic activity through the democratisation of essential services. The first results are already visible with the completion of the Cazombo plants in 2025, now joined by the Luau plant, in an expansion drive that will intensify until 2027.

The Rural Electrification Project, which envisages the implementation of 46 autonomous mini-grids (powered by solar photovoltaic parks) and an estimated impact on over one million people, has been recognised in the European Union’s Global Gateway strategy, which aims to promote sustainable, inclusive and high-quality connections in the fields of energy, digital technology and infrastructure, contributing to the economic and social development of partner countries. 

In the context of rural electrification, these projects seek to ensure access to clean, reliable and affordable energy for remote communities, strengthening essential services such as healthcare, education and local economic activity, whilst supporting the energy transition and climate action. Based on balanced partnerships and high environmental, social and governance standards, Global Gateway projects in the energy sector aim to generate a lasting impact on local populations, reduce regional inequalities and promote more sustainable and resilient growth. 

Designed and built by the Portuguese MCA Group, the financing for this operation was structured by the British Standard Chartered Bank with the support of the German Export Agency, Euler Hermes, which provided a guarantee of around one billion euros, reinsured by the Portuguese and Korean Export Agencies (Cosec and K Sure). The Angolan state-owned electricity production company (PRODEL Ep) is the project developer.

The Portuguese company has been making a name for itself in the Angolan market by successfully developing turnkey projects aimed at ensuring the provision of basic infrastructure, namely water supply and energy production facilities.

About MCA 
MCA is a Portuguese company founded in 1998 in Guimarães by businessman Manuel Couto Alves and currently has around 2,000 employees in various countries. The company is active in the development, engineering, procurement, construction, and operation of projects in four business verticals: Energy, Urban Development, Infrastructure and Health. MCA began its internationalisation process in 2006 in the Angolan market and is currently present in three geographical clusters including the Iberian Peninsula, Central Europe, and Africa. The company endeavours to create and share long-term value, thereby promoting the sustainable development of the communities in which it operates. https://www.mcagroup.com/en/ 

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SOURCE MCA Group

New connected platform helps industrial teams detect earlier, diagnose faster, and act with confidence

ELMSFORD, N.Y., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UE Systems, a global leader in ultrasound inspection technology, today announced UE ONE™, a connected platform designed to change the way industry listens to its equipment, turning what it hears into diagnostic evidence, clearer decisions, and meaningful action.

As organizations expand condition monitoring programs and face increasing pressure to improve uptime, reduce costs, and operate more efficiently, many still struggle to connect data collection with action. UE ONE™ addresses this challenge by linking ultrasound data, analysis, and operational workflows into a unified environment that helps teams detect earlier, diagnose faster, and act with confidence.

“Customers don’t need more data. They need clarity,” said Blair Fraser, Executive Vice President, Global Technology & Business Development at UE Systems. “UE Systems provides the products. UE ONE™ connects the workflows. Reliability teams scale the value.”

UE ONE™ represents a shift from isolated inspections and disconnected tools toward a more connected, insight-driven approach to reliability. The platform brings together diagnostic ultrasound data, analysis, interpretation, alerts, and reporting, helping teams move from identifying change to understanding what the signal is showing and what action should follow.

At its core, UE ONE™ is built on a simple idea: ultrasound that listens, paired with intelligence that acts. The platform transforms raw signals into diagnostic evidence and supports users in interpreting that evidence with greater clarity and consistency. Advanced analysis capabilities help teams move beyond simple level readings, while UE ONE | Copilot assists in translating findings into clear, actionable insights that can be shared and acted on across teams.

Rather than replacing expertise, UE ONE™ is designed to make it easier to apply and scale. It helps organizations reduce reliance on individual specialists, improve consistency across sites, and make ultrasound knowledge more repeatable.

Beyond analysis, UE ONE™ connects the workflows that surround ultrasound programs. Inspection routes, analysis processes, alerts, dashboards, reporting, and administration are integrated into a single environment, enabling organizations to standardize how work is executed, reviewed, and communicated. This allows teams to move from isolated inspection activity to scalable, program-level visibility.

The platform is designed to work across environments and systems, supporting data from anywhere, delivering insights for everyone, and providing a platform for anyone looking to scale ultrasound-driven reliability. With flexible deployment options across cloud, customer-managed, and on-premises environments, UE ONE™ can adapt to a wide range of operational and regulatory requirements.

“Ultrasound has always been a powerful way to detect problems early,” Fraser added. “UE ONE™ builds on that foundation by helping teams connect what they hear to what they do next.”

UE ONE™ will be showcased at Ultrasound World, where attendees will have the opportunity to experience the platform firsthand.

To learn more or join the waitlist for UE ONE™, visit ue.one.

About UE Systems

UE Systems is the world leader in ultrasound inspection solutions for predictive maintenance, reliability, and energy conservation. For more than 50 years, UE Systems has helped organizations improve asset reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance safety through innovative ultrasound technology.

For more information, contact:
Brittany Stover, Director Global Marketing
Email: Brittanys@uesystems.com
Phone: 615-829-2415

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New connected platform helps industrial teams detect earlier, diagnose faster, and act with confidence

ELMSFORD, N.Y., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UE Systems, a global leader in ultrasound inspection technology, today announced UE ONE™, a connected platform designed to change the way industry listens to its equipment, turning what it hears into diagnostic evidence, clearer decisions, and meaningful action.

As organizations expand condition monitoring programs and face increasing pressure to improve uptime, reduce costs, and operate more efficiently, many still struggle to connect data collection with action. UE ONE™ addresses this challenge by linking ultrasound data, analysis, and operational workflows into a unified environment that helps teams detect earlier, diagnose faster, and act with confidence.

“Customers don’t need more data. They need clarity,” said Blair Fraser, Executive Vice President, Global Technology & Business Development at UE Systems. “UE Systems provides the products. UE ONE™ connects the workflows. Reliability teams scale the value.”

UE ONE™ represents a shift from isolated inspections and disconnected tools toward a more connected, insight-driven approach to reliability. The platform brings together diagnostic ultrasound data, analysis, interpretation, alerts, and reporting, helping teams move from identifying change to understanding what the signal is showing and what action should follow.

At its core, UE ONE™ is built on a simple idea: ultrasound that listens, paired with intelligence that acts. The platform transforms raw signals into diagnostic evidence and supports users in interpreting that evidence with greater clarity and consistency. Advanced analysis capabilities help teams move beyond simple level readings, while UE ONE | Copilot assists in translating findings into clear, actionable insights that can be shared and acted on across teams.

Rather than replacing expertise, UE ONE™ is designed to make it easier to apply and scale. It helps organizations reduce reliance on individual specialists, improve consistency across sites, and make ultrasound knowledge more repeatable.

Beyond analysis, UE ONE™ connects the workflows that surround ultrasound programs. Inspection routes, analysis processes, alerts, dashboards, reporting, and administration are integrated into a single environment, enabling organizations to standardize how work is executed, reviewed, and communicated. This allows teams to move from isolated inspection activity to scalable, program-level visibility.

The platform is designed to work across environments and systems, supporting data from anywhere, delivering insights for everyone, and providing a platform for anyone looking to scale ultrasound-driven reliability. With flexible deployment options across cloud, customer-managed, and on-premises environments, UE ONE™ can adapt to a wide range of operational and regulatory requirements.

“Ultrasound has always been a powerful way to detect problems early,” Fraser added. “UE ONE™ builds on that foundation by helping teams connect what they hear to what they do next.”

UE ONE™ will be showcased at Ultrasound World, where attendees will have the opportunity to experience the platform firsthand.

To learn more or join the waitlist for UE ONE™, visit ue.one.

About UE Systems

UE Systems is the world leader in ultrasound inspection solutions for predictive maintenance, reliability, and energy conservation. For more than 50 years, UE Systems has helped organizations improve asset reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance safety through innovative ultrasound technology.

For more information, contact:
Brittany Stover, Director Global Marketing
Email: Brittanys@uesystems.com
Phone: 615-829-2415

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SOURCE UE Systems

New connected platform helps industrial teams detect earlier, diagnose faster, and act with confidence

ELMSFORD, N.Y., May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — UE Systems, a global leader in ultrasound inspection technology, today announced UE ONE™, a connected platform designed to change the way industry listens to its equipment, turning what it hears into diagnostic evidence, clearer decisions, and meaningful action.

As organizations expand condition monitoring programs and face increasing pressure to improve uptime, reduce costs, and operate more efficiently, many still struggle to connect data collection with action. UE ONE™ addresses this challenge by linking ultrasound data, analysis, and operational workflows into a unified environment that helps teams detect earlier, diagnose faster, and act with confidence.

“Customers don’t need more data. They need clarity,” said Blair Fraser, Executive Vice President, Global Technology & Business Development at UE Systems. “UE Systems provides the products. UE ONE™ connects the workflows. Reliability teams scale the value.”

UE ONE™ represents a shift from isolated inspections and disconnected tools toward a more connected, insight-driven approach to reliability. The platform brings together diagnostic ultrasound data, analysis, interpretation, alerts, and reporting, helping teams move from identifying change to understanding what the signal is showing and what action should follow.

At its core, UE ONE™ is built on a simple idea: ultrasound that listens, paired with intelligence that acts. The platform transforms raw signals into diagnostic evidence and supports users in interpreting that evidence with greater clarity and consistency. Advanced analysis capabilities help teams move beyond simple level readings, while UE ONE | Copilot assists in translating findings into clear, actionable insights that can be shared and acted on across teams.

Rather than replacing expertise, UE ONE™ is designed to make it easier to apply and scale. It helps organizations reduce reliance on individual specialists, improve consistency across sites, and make ultrasound knowledge more repeatable.

Beyond analysis, UE ONE™ connects the workflows that surround ultrasound programs. Inspection routes, analysis processes, alerts, dashboards, reporting, and administration are integrated into a single environment, enabling organizations to standardize how work is executed, reviewed, and communicated. This allows teams to move from isolated inspection activity to scalable, program-level visibility.

The platform is designed to work across environments and systems, supporting data from anywhere, delivering insights for everyone, and providing a platform for anyone looking to scale ultrasound-driven reliability. With flexible deployment options across cloud, customer-managed, and on-premises environments, UE ONE™ can adapt to a wide range of operational and regulatory requirements.

“Ultrasound has always been a powerful way to detect problems early,” Fraser added. “UE ONE™ builds on that foundation by helping teams connect what they hear to what they do next.”

UE ONE™ will be showcased at Ultrasound World, where attendees will have the opportunity to experience the platform firsthand.

To learn more or join the waitlist for UE ONE™, visit ue.one.

About UE Systems

UE Systems is the world leader in ultrasound inspection solutions for predictive maintenance, reliability, and energy conservation. For more than 50 years, UE Systems has helped organizations improve asset reliability, reduce downtime, and enhance safety through innovative ultrasound technology.

For more information, contact:
Brittany Stover, Director Global Marketing
Email: Brittanys@uesystems.com
Phone: 615-829-2415

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SOURCE UE Systems

Las Vegas Sands and Sands China will support the organization in advancing technology to convert food waste into useful products during its three-year membership in the exclusive program.

LAS VEGAS and MACAO, May 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ — Las Vegas Sands (NYSE: LVS) and Sands China today announced that Macao nongovernmental organization Sustaincia has joined the Sands Cares Accelerator, a three-year membership program aimed at advancing nonprofits to deliver greater community impact. Sustaincia is committed to using technology and social affairs to encourage sustainable development.

The organization’s strategic goal for its Sands Cares Accelerator membership is to perfect the use of advanced technology in converting food waste from bakery items, rice and cooking oil into useful products. Related to this goal, Sustaincia also will focus on establishing its community lab as a hub for technology innovation and research in food waste valorization, as well as leverage this circular framework to create opportunities for local entrepreneurs and scientists.

“Sands and Sands China are providing us with vital resources to realize our vision for improving food waste processes through advanced technology, while driving business and job prospects to further sustainable impact,” Terence Lee, president of Sustaincia, said. “We believe the progress we make in our identified focus areas over the next three years in the Sands Cares Accelerator can have impact in Macao for years to come.”

Sustaincia’s approach centers on food waste valorization, the process of transforming discarded materials into valuable commodities, and establishing a vital, community-driven laboratory in Macao. Recognizing the enormous volume of food waste generated daily by integrated resorts and high-volume tourism, Sustaincia is building a comprehensive platform for participatory science and sustainable waste management.

The laboratory acts as a collaborative hub, bringing together partners and members from diverse academic and industrial backgrounds, including co-founder Dr. Bashir Saidu and Collab researchers Rana Elromh and Bryan Lee, to tackle challenges of the circular economy. Through this model, Sustaincia is transforming food waste into valuable, commercially viable products, creating an entirely new and inclusive industry that proves that Macao can be a leader in sustainability and environmental betterment.

Sustaincia is the second Macao nongovernmental organization to join the Sands Cares Accelerator, which helps fast-track nonprofit organizations on the tipping point of increasing community impact. Inspired by the entrepreneurial and philanthropic spirit of Sands’ founder Sheldon G. Adelson, the program carries on his legacy of building successful businesses and giving back to communities by helping advance the capabilities of nonprofit organizations so they can better serve their missions.

During their three-year membership, members focus on building their capacity in a strategic area or enhancing a program offering. Sands serves as a catalyst and mentor for helping organizations achieve their goals via funding to support their identified focus area, facilitation to build and achieve plans, and guidance and consulting from the company.

“Beyond having a solid vision to improve food waste management in Macao, Sustaincia was a great selection for our program because of its alignment with our own sustainable food initiatives,” Ron Reese, senior vice president of global communications and corporate affairs at Sands, said. “Another factor we look for is the ability of an organization to sustain their goal after they leave the Sands Cares Accelerator, and we believe Sustaincia has established a strong plan for long-term impact.”

Sustaincia is the second member of the Sands Cares Accelerator in Macao. Other global members have included The LGBTQ+ Center of Las Vegas (graduate), Green Our Planet (graduate), Nevada Partnership for Homeless Youth (graduate), the Inspiring Children Foundation (graduate) and the Asian Community Development Council (current member) in Las Vegas; and The Food Bank Singapore (current member) and Art Outreach (graduate) in Singapore.

To learn more about the Sands Cares Accelerator, visit https://www.sands.com/responsibility/communities/#our-program-sands-cares.

About Sustaincia
Established in Macao in 2020, Sustaincia’s mission is to create a community with opportunities for dialogue and exchange of ideas under the premises of economic development, social responsibility and environmental betterment. Sustaincia provides an online management platform for sustainable industry projects and activities spanning education, inspiration, connection, coordination and verification of sustainable efforts. Sustaincia also organizes events on green mobility and energy transitions, biotechnology exchange, global trends in technology and future career paths for young people. To explore our projects and join our mission, please visit the Community Laboratory section at sustaincia.org.

About Sands (NYSE: LVS)
Sands is the leading global developer and operator of integrated resorts. The company’s iconic properties drive valuable leisure and business tourism and deliver significant economic benefits, sustained job creation, financial opportunities for local businesses and community investment to help make its host regions ideal places to live, work and visit.

Sands’ portfolio of properties includes Marina Bay Sands^® in Singapore and The Venetian^® Macao, The Londoner Macao^®, The Parisian^® Macao, The Plaza^® Macao and Four Seasons^® Hotel Macao, and Sands^® Macao in Macao SAR, China, through majority ownership in Sands China Ltd.

Dedicated to being a leader in corporate responsibility, Sands is anchored by the core tenets of serving people, communities and the planet. The company’s ESG leadership has led to inclusion on the Dow Jones Best-in-Class Indices for World and North America, as well as Fortune’s list of the World’s Most Admired Companies. To learn more, visit www.sands.com.

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SOURCE Las Vegas Sands Corp.