- link Copy URL - [ Share on X ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=Cindy Ortega: Earth Day is a Time to Reflect https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/69937?absolute=1&via=3blnews "Share on X") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/69937?absolute=1 "Share on Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/69937?absolute=1 "Share on Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=Cindy Ortega: Earth Day is a Time to Reflect&body=ESG News from MGM Resorts International https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/69937?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Environment](/categories/environment) # Cindy Ortega: Earth Day is a Time to Reflect ##### MGMThink sits down with Chief Sustainability Officer Cindy Ortega to discuss the significance of Earth Day. Apr 22, 2016 7:00 AM ET Campaign: [MGMThink – The Expertise Behind Our Leadership. In One Place. ](/news/campaign/mgmthink-expertise-behind-our-leadership-one-place) ![](https://3blcdn.com/styles/carousel_2x/s3/2026-08/Ortega_Cindy_01_small_1786945084.jpg "Cindy Ortega, MGM Resorts Chief Sustainability Officer") Cindy Ortega, MGM Resorts Chief Sustainability Officer **MGM**Think: What is Earth Day and why is it important to MGM Resorts International? [**Cindy Ortega**](http://www.mgmthink.com/CindyOrtegaBio): Virtually all of the things we enjoy in life require the use of natural resources. Earth Day is about taking a moment to reflect upon that, and to understand that, as the world’s population continues to develop and grow, so does the demand for the earth’s resources. Ultimately, it is our responsibility to conserve them. For MGM Resorts, Earth Day gives us an opportunity to renew our commitment to protecting our planet’s natural resources and the environment. It starts with who we are as a company and how we see ourselves as a leader. It is important for us to demonstrate our commitment through tangible and measurable initiatives designed to reduce MGM Resorts International’s overall demand on the eco-system. **MGM**Think: What kinds of things can people and businesses do to be sustainable? [**Cindy Ortega**](http://www.mgmthink.com/CindyOrtegaBio): The idea of being green can often feel unapproachable to some people. But it is actually very easy. One of the most impactful things you can do is to be mindful of waste. Look at the world around us and all the different ways that we don’t fully use something. Do we waste water? Do we waste electricity? What do we throw away? Make a point to be mindful and strategic about what you consume in an average day and consider the impact that your actions have on the environment. **MGM**Think: What are some of the ways MGM Resorts works to steward the Earth’s precious resources through sustainability initiatives? [Continue reading on MGMThink.com.](http://www.mgmthink.com/CO-EarthDay-042116) [![](/sites/default/files/Clients/scaled.MGMResortsInternational_t653.JPG)](/profiles/mgm-resorts-international) ### More from MGM Resorts International ###### [MGM Resorts Announces Bold Vision for Social Impact and Sustainability](/news/mgm-resorts-announces-bold-vision-social-impact-and-sustainability) Nov 4, 2019 1:40 PM ET ###### [MGM Resorts Foundation Now Accepting Nonprofit Grant Proposals for the 2018 – 2019 Community Grant Fund Program](/news/mgm-resorts-foundation-now-accepting-nonprofit-grant-proposals-2018-2019-community-grant-fund) Sep 5, 2018 7:30 PM ET ###### [MGM Resorts International Says "That's the Last Straw" By Reducing Single-Use Plastic Straws ](/news/mgm-resorts-international-says-thats-last-straw-reducing-single-use-plastic-straws) Jul 13, 2018 1:00 PM ET ###### [MGM Resorts International Hits Unprecedented Responsible Gambling Milestone](/news/mgm-resorts-international-hits-unprecedented-responsible-gambling-milestone) Mar 30, 2018 6:00 PM ET ###### [MGM Resorts International Commemorates 50th Anniversary of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.’s Assassination With Donation to National Civil Rights Museum](/news/mgm-resorts-international-commemorates-50th-anniversary-dr-martin-luther-king-jrs) Mar 29, 2018 4:00 PM ET ###### [The MGM Resorts Foundation Announces the 2018 Women’s Leadership Conference August 27 and 28, at the MGM Grand in Las Vegas](/news/mgm-resorts-foundation-announces-2018-womens-leadership-conference-august-27-and-28-mgm-grand) Mar 20, 2018 5:25 PM ET ###### [MGM Resorts International Sponsors the Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Annual Parade in Downtown Las Vegas ](/news/mgm-resorts-international-sponsors-dr-martin-luther-king-jr-annual-parade-downtown-las-vegas) Jan 11, 2018 12:00 PM ET ###### [MGM MACAU Receives Global Recognition for its Efforts to Fight Human Trafficking](/news/mgm-macau-receives-global-recognition-its-efforts-fight-human-trafficking) Dec 4, 2017 5:00 PM ET