Better Health for All

Golden Entertainment's core business is gaming, which is associated with problem gambling and addiction, acknowledged by the company as an illness.

This means 90-100% of its revenue comes from activities with established negative health outcomes. The company provides financial support to the Nevada Council on Problem Gaming and other councils, offers self-exclusion programs, and posts responsible gaming messaging and a 24-hour confidential toll-free help number (800-522-4700). It trains team members on detecting and preventing minors from gambling or consuming alcohol. The company offers affordable mental health support for casino and hospitality workers in Las Vegas, accepting various insurance plans including Medicare, Cigna, and Aetna. It also provides comprehensive benefits to its team members, including medical, dental, vision, and online mental health counseling. The company strives to provide a safe and healthy work environment, implementing written safety plans, conducting regular inspections, and establishing safety committees that meet quarterly. It complies with OSHA regulations. The company lists warning signs of problem gambling for both the gambler and their family, and provides information on available treatment and support groups. Translation services and TDY are available for helpline calls.

Fair Pay & Worker Respect

Golden Entertainment, Inc.'s CEO-to-median worker pay ratio for 2024 was 155:1, with the CEO earning $5,404,137 and the median employee earning $34,783.

The company has established safety committees for each property, which meet quarterly to identify unsafe practices, aid in accident prevention, and evaluate safety efforts. The company is committed to complying with OSHA state and federal regulations, investigating incidents, and conducting regular safety inspections. Employee reviews indicate that benefits, including medical, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance, PTO, and a 401(k) plan, are available after an introductory period, though some employees find them expensive and lacking in coverage. Employee feedback also mentions concerns about low pay, lack of raises, and a high turnover rate.

Fair Trade & Ethical Sourcing

The company has a Supplier Code of Conduct, updated on August 28, 2024, which applies to all its suppliers, including vendors, contractors, subcontractors, and service providers.

This code outlines expectations for ethical, lawful, and socially responsible business practices, requiring suppliers to agree with policies such as the Anti-Human Trafficking and Anti-Modern Slavery Policy. The company reserves the right to investigate and communicate consequences for non-compliance, indicating enforceability. However, there is no explicit evidence of automated enforcement or specific penalty triggers.

Honest & Fair Business

No information specific to Golden Entertainment, Inc. (GDEN.US) was found in the provided articles.

All articles focused on Amazon (AMZN) and did not contain any data relevant to GDEN.US or the 'Honest & Fair Business' ethical value.

No War, No Weapons

The company adheres to the principles set out in the United Nations Guiding Principles on Business and Human Rights, and has a Human Rights Statement and a Supplier Code of Conduct.

However, the evidence does not provide details on the extent of implementation or performance metrics, suggesting that while supported in principle, implementation may be uneven across divisions.

Planet-Friendly Business

The provided articles indicate that no regulatory actions, violations, fines, or compliance issues related to environmental performance are mentioned for Golden Entertainment.

However, there is no specific, quantitative data available for other key environmental performance indicators. The company's corporate social responsibility report lacks specific data on Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions, renewable energy usage across overall operations, water use, or waste diversion rates. There is also no information regarding science-based targets, EU Sustainable Taxonomy alignment, biodiversity efforts, or climate-related financial disclosures.

Respect for Cultures & Communities

No data relevant to Golden Entertainment, Inc.'s performance on Respect for Cultures & Communities, or any of the specific KPIs under this value, was found in the provided articles.

The articles focused on investor information, responsible gaming initiatives, and career opportunities, explicitly stating the absence of data related to community engagement, cultural sensitivity, or social responsibility.

Safe & Smart Tech

Golden Entertainment experienced a phishing attack between May 30, 2019, and October 6, 2019, which compromised employee email accounts containing sensitive personal data for customers, employees, and vendors.

The company stated that no evidence of misuse of the compromised data was found. Notifications to affected individuals began on November 7, 2019, and continued until January 31, 2024, due to ongoing identification of affected accounts. The exact number of affected individuals was not determined. As mitigation, the company implemented additional safeguards, technical measures, and enhanced phishing-awareness training.

Zero Waste & Sustainable Products

The company has implemented waste reduction initiatives by partnering with recycling companies for landfill diversion of materials including plastic, paper, cardboard, linens, and vegetable oil.

No waste disposal violations, fines, or compliance issues were mentioned in the reporting period.