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Caesars Entertainment Reconfirms Longstanding Commitment to Corporate Social Responsibility Following 2020 Merger
First report on Corporate Social Responsibility from recently merged company shares continued priorities as well as efforts amid the pandemic LAS VEGAS, Nov.
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[{"type":"text","content":"First report on Corporate Social Responsibility from recently merged company shares continued priorities as well as efforts amid the pandemic\n\n\n LAS VEGAS, Nov. 10, 2020 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR), the largest gaming and entertainment company in the United States, today published its 2019-2020 PEOPLE PLANET PLAY Report on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR).\nFor press kit, please click hereTo read the full report, please click here\n\nPEOPLE PLANET PLAY is the framework underpinning Caesars Entertainment's CSR strategy, addressing the ways in which Caesars makes a positive contribution to people, the environment and communities through its business and responsible conduct. \nIn this report, Caesars confirms its purpose-driven approach and commitment to PEOPLE PLANET PLAY as a responsible corporate citizen. This is particularly relevant as the 2019-2020 period has been unparalleled for two main reasons: (1) the successful merger of Caesars Entertainment Corporation and Eldorado Resorts, Inc. that created Caesars Entertainment, Inc. with significantly expanded operations and new leadership, and (2) the COVID-19 pandemic that resulted in property closures around the country for several months and a return to work with new protocols and restrictions.\nThe data included in this year's report is from 2019 and the first half of 2020, representative of Caesars properties pre-merger. The report also outlines how the newly formed company remains committed to CSR moving forward.\n\"This year has certainly presented opportunities and challenges as we respond to the pandemic throughout the U.S.,\" said Tom Reeg, CEO of Caesars Entertainment. \"Perhaps most importantly, we see this as an opportunity to work together in the newly formed Caesars Entertainment, bridging our community-driven efforts and strengthening them within a larger organization. Where we had set platforms and programs that impacted so many, we can build them up and make them stronger and more impactful than ever before.\"\nThe Report covers Caesars' key impacts and achievements in seven key areas, with highlights including:\nDiversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI): In 2019, Caesars legacy properties had 45% women and 35% racial diversity in management roles. The combined company has affirmed its commitment to gender and racial equity in le...