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Caesars Entertainment has received the 2012 Silver IMEX Green Supplier Award for its unwavering commitment to RECOGNIZED WITH SILVER IMEX GREEN SUPPLIER AWARD CAESARS ENTERTAINMENT INTERNATIONALLY environmental sustainability.The award was presented recently at the IMEX 10th Annual Gala Dinner held at the Alte Oper in Frankfurt, Germany. Developed by IMEX and the Green Meetings Industry Council (GMIC), the Green Supplier Award recognizes envi- ronmental excellence and innovation within the meetings industry, and represents the highest accolade for environmental responsibility among meeting suppliers. "While it's always an honor to be recognized for an accomplishment in business, it is much more satisfying to be recog- nized for working towards the greater good," said Caesars Entertainment Senior Vice President Michael Massari. "Environmental responsibility is incredibly important to our organization, and we have engaged team members at all lev- els of the company in our efforts. This includes helping our meetings customers make their programs with us not only suc- cessful but more sustainable. We are thrilled to be the recipient of the Silver IMEX Green Supplier Award for these efforts that are good for our business, good for our customers and good for our planet, and we thank IMEX and the GMIC for the opportunity." Impressed by Caesars Entertainment's level of employee engagement in its sustainability efforts, the 2012 Silver Award reinforced the company's position as an industry leader in environmental sustainability. Caesars Entertainment's employee- driven grass roots strategy, CodeGreen, seeks to make positive environmental and social impacts while reducing water, ener- gy and waste consumption at each of its more than 50 properties worldwide. Caesars enables its efforts through its 70,000 employees, with many incremental actions incorporated into the company's daily business practices and employee roles. These proactive initiatives range from Power Down campaigns and shut down procedures in the company's hundreds of food outlets and convention space, in-room temperature and lighting programs, and implementing a "water upon request" serv- ice program. Additionally Caesars has expanded its educational reach through the industry-first CodeGreen Meetings & Events Certification program. To-date, more than 200 of the company's meeting sales and services managers have complet- ed the course and can assist meeting planners in making their programs more sustainable. For more information about Caesars Entertainment's CodeGreen strategy, visit www.caesars.com/codegreen.To learnmore about the company's positive impacts on the environ- ment and communities around the world visit http://codegreen.harrahsblogs.com/. For more information on meetings and events at Caesars Entertainment, visit www.CETMeetings.com. About Meetings and Events at Caesars Entertainment Corporation: The world's most geographically diversified casino-entertainment company, Caesars Enter- tainment offers meeting and event planners one dedicated team, united nationwide, committed to providing the most successful meeting experi- ences possible.With one call or email, planners have access to nearly 40 properties in 20 unique destinations, with 1.5 million sq. ft. of meeting space andmore than 42,000 guest rooms.Mix and match properties and venues within a destination under a single contract andminimum.Enjoy elite perks and privileges with the exclusive Meeting Diamond program. Reward yourself with Total RewardsMeetings&Events.Be environmentally responsible and feel good knowing that you're working with an organization with an extensive commitment to environmental stewardship. Pictured here,Caesars Entertainment's Svenja Buesching (center) receives award from Tamara Kennedy-Hill, (left), executive director of the GreenMeetings Industry Council. Black Meetings & Tourism July/August 2012: www.blackmeetingsandtourism.com 13