TABCORP HOLDINGS LIMITED Published: 12 September 2014
Tabcorp Holdings Limited has again been ranked as the global gambling industry leader in the annual Dow Jones Sustainability Index (DJSI) in 2014.Tabcorp has received this recognition for nine out of the last 10 years, positioning it ahead of other Australian and international wagering, casino and lottery operators.
The company received a 100 per cent rating in the 'Promoting Responsible Gaming' category, a maximum rating it has received in this category for eight successive years.
Tabcorp Managing Director and CEO, David Attenborough said Tabcorp is committed to operating sustainably.
"Tabcorp's continued global leadership in the Dow Jones Sustainability Index is a testament to our commitment to a high standard of governance," Mr Attenborough said.
"Tabcorp operates its businesses with utmost integrity for the benefit of our many stakeholders, including investors, the racing industry and hotel and club partners.
"We are proud to lead the way in responsible gambling in Australia and globally."
Of the criterion on which 23 companies from across the globe in the casino and gaming sector were assessed, Tabcorp received the top score in 11 of the 19 measures.
The DJSI assessed Tabcorp across economic, environmental and social dimensions. In addition to promoting responsible gambling, Tabcorp's other leading measures in its sustainability ranking include stakeholder engagement, anti-crime policy/measures, brand management, corporate governance and talent attraction and retention.
In the 2014 financial year, Tabcorp's businesses generated more than $500 million in taxes on gambling and income taxes paid and payable. Tabcorp is also the single largest supporter of the Australian racing industry, returning $735 million last financial year.
For more information:
Rebecca Ludbrook
Corporate Affairs Advisor - Corporate Affairs, Tabcorp
(03) 9868 2367
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