The Malta Gaming Authority (MGA) announced that 14 operators have met its new environmental, social, and governance (ESG) reporting standards in the program’s first year.
The ESG Code Approval Seals were introduced a year ago with the launch of the regulator’s voluntary ESG Code of Good Practice, inviting licensees to submit their ESG disclosures.
The code covers 19 key topics, providing a strategic roadmap to help online gaming companies streamline their ESG reporting.
MGA CEO Charles Mizzi said, “This initiative will greatly enhance the industry’s reputation and sustainability credentials. By integrating ESG into their operations, gaming companies contribute to society and the environment, while also boosting trust among consumers, investors, and regulators.”
The MGA also outlined two levels of reporting: Tier 1, setting foundational ESG standards, and Tier 2, aimed at more aspirational practices.
Each seal is valid for one year, with the option for renewal, allowing operators to adjust their reporting tier each year.
Mizzi added, “This sends a clear message: sustainability, in every sense, is essential to the future of the gaming sector.”