Jan Swartz, executive vice president of strategic operations at Carnival Corporation & plc, has joined the ranks of Champions 12.3, an international coalition committed to reducing food waste.
Swartz becomes the organization's first champion from the cruise industry. In Swartz's words: "As industry leaders in reducing food loss and waste, at Carnival Corporation we understand that collaboration is key to finding effective solutions."
In addition to Swartz's new role, Carnival Corporation's Italian cruise line, Costa Cruises, has been a member of the Friends of Champions 12.3 network since 2018. Costa Cruises collaborates with local food banks in Italy and France, donating food to local communities.
Swartz's invitation to join the coalition comes after Carnival Corporation announced a 38% reduction in food waste per passenger relative to its 2019 baseline. This achievement is part of its efforts to reach a 50% reduction in food waste by 2030.
Carnival Corporation teams have implemented advanced practices to reduce food waste on board their ships, including adapting the amount of food prepared and served according to food trends and creating recipes that minimize ingredient waste.
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