MGM MIRAGE is renowned for spectacular hospitality and entertainment experiences, but there's more to this luxury recreation innovator than meets the eye. Beneath its glamorous exterior is a consciousness for environmental sustainability, which is why MGM MIRAGE recently created the Energy and Environmental Services Division.

New to the "green" scene, the division evaluates energy conservation measures and the company's environmental performance while pursuing sustainable development. Certain to become a common idea among conscientious corporations, sustainability becomes more vital as the need to be environmentally sensitive increases. As Chairman and CEO of MGM MIRAGE, J. Terrence Lanni said, "A sustainable community seeks to maintain and improve the economic, environmental and social characteristics of an area so its members - present and future - can lead healthy, productive, enjoyable lives. Sustainability should be a central element in every new development in our city's future and will be a central element in any development we undertake."

Senior Vice President of Energy and Environmental Services, Cindy Ortega, describes sustainability as, "the act of preserving and not taking away from future generations." As a forward-thinking organization, MGM MIRAGE is dedicated to evaluating the outcome of their actions collectively on an economic, environmental and social level before making decisions. By following this three-part principle, otherwise known as the Triple Bottom Line, the company sets the stage for fellow hospitality neighbors to do the same. As Ortega said, "MGM MIRAGE is a market leader, and thus is in a unique position to help improve the quality of resorts and casinos everywhere. Guests will undoubtedly desire the exemplary atmosphere of a `healthy building.'"