- Redistribution of over 13,000 meals to local Southampton families
- Partnership with the Olio app to manage surplus food
- Achievement of the 2025 target to reduce onboard waste by 40 percent
- New corporate commitment to cut food waste by 50 percent by 2030
P&O Cruises has reported significant progress in its sustainability efforts through a successful partnership with the food-sharing app Olio. Over the twelve-month period ending November 30, 2025, the cruise line redistributed surplus food from its operations to support the local community in Southampton. The initiative focuses on excess supplies generated at the company’s development kitchen on West Quay Road, a facility used for trialing new dining concepts before they are introduced to the fleet. By diverting this food from landfills, the partnership saved approximately 6,006 kilograms of edible products.
This effort resulted in the donation of 13,284 meals, providing assistance to 84 families within the Southampton area. The collaboration with Olio, which began in March 2024, enables the seamless redistribution of surplus items to those in need, ensuring that high-quality ingredients are utilized rather than discarded. This local community support is a key component of the company’s broader environmental strategy.
On a corporate level, P&O Cruises announced that it has met its 2025 environmental target to reduce food waste from onboard operations by 40 percent compared to 2019 levels. Building on this achievement, the cruise line has established a new goal to reduce waste by 50 percent by the year 2030. Paul Ludlow, the president of Carnival UK and P&O Cruises, stated that minimizing waste is a top sustainability priority and that the “Less Left Over” strategy is integral to their operations. The company aims to continue embedding responsible practices throughout every stage of its food lifecycle while maintaining its support for local families.
