International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction 2024: Sands Pursues Comprehensive Methods To Reduce Food Waste
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) is actively addressing food waste reduction in alignment with the UN's International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction 2024. The company aims to reduce food waste by 25% by 2025 as part of its Sands ECO360 global sustainability program. Strategies include:
1. Engaging stakeholders through improved processes and education campaigns
2. Preventing waste through alternative uses and food donations
3. Accelerating to zero food waste in Singapore
4. Tackling new challenges, such as repurposing coconut shells
In 2023, Sands' resorts donated over 9,000 kilograms of unserved food. Marina Bay Sands increased food waste diversion from 33% to 54% between January and December 2023. The company continues to innovate and set new targets to stretch its impact on food waste reduction.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) sta affrontando attivamente la riduzione dei rifiuti alimentari in linea con la Giornata Internazionale di Consapevolezza sulla Perdita e Sullo Spreco Alimentare delle Nazioni Unite del 2024. L'azienda mira a ridurre i rifiuti alimentari del 25% entro il 2025 come parte del suo programma di sostenibilità globale Sands ECO360. Le strategie includono:
1. Coinvolgere le parti interessate attraverso processi migliorati e campagne educative
2. Prevenire gli sprechi attraverso usi alternativi e donazioni di cibo
3. Accelerare verso zero sprechi alimentari a Singapore
4. Affrontare nuove sfide, come il riutilizzo dei gusci di cocco
Nel 2023, i resort Sands hanno donato oltre 9.000 chilogrammi di cibo non servito. Marina Bay Sands ha aumentato il recupero dei rifiuti alimentari dal 33% al 54% tra gennaio e dicembre 2023. L'azienda continua a innovare e fissare nuovi obiettivi per ampliare il proprio impatto sulla riduzione degli sprechi alimentari.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) está abordando activamente la reducción de residuos alimentarios en línea con el Día Internacional de Conciencia sobre la Pérdida y el Desperdicio de Alimentos de la ONU 2024. La empresa tiene como objetivo reducir los desperdicios de alimentos en un 25% para 2025 como parte de su programa de sostenibilidad global Sands ECO360. Las estrategias incluyen:
1. Involucrar a las partes interesadas a través de procesos mejorados y campañas de educación
2. Prevenir desperdicios a través de usos alternativos y donaciones de alimentos
3. Acelerar hacia cero desperdicios de alimentos en Singapur
4. Enfrentar nuevos desafíos, como reutilizar cáscaras de coco
En 2023, los resorts Sands donaron más de 9,000 kilogramos de alimentos no servidos. Marina Bay Sands aumentó la desviación de desechos alimentarios del 33% al 54% entre enero y diciembre de 2023. La empresa continúa innovando y estableciendo nuevos objetivos para ampliar su impacto en la reducción de desperdicios alimentarios.
라스베가스 샌즈(LVS)는 2024년 유엔의 식품 손실 및 폐기물 감소에 대한 국제 인식의 날에 맞춰 식품 폐기물 감소에 적극적으로 대응하고 있습니다. 이 회사는 2025년까지 식품 폐기물을 25% 줄이는 것을 목표로 Sands ECO360 글로벌 지속 가능성 프로그램의 일환으로 하고 있습니다. 전략은 다음과 같습니다:
1. 개선된 프로세스와 교육 캠페인을 통한 이해관계자 참여
2. 대체 용도와 음식 기부를 통한 폐기물 방지
3. 싱가포르에서 제로 식품 폐기물 달성 촉진
4. 코코넛 껍질 재사용과 같은 새로운 도전 과제 해결
2023년 동안 Sands 리조트는 9,000킬로그램 이상의 남은 음식을 기부했습니다. 마리나 베이 샌즈는 2023년 1월부터 12월 사이에 식품 폐기물 전환율을 33%에서 54%로 증가시켰습니다. 이 회사는 계속해서 혁신하고 식품 폐기물 감소에 대한 임팩트를 확대하기 위해 새로운 목표를 설정하고 있습니다.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) s’attaque activement à la réduction des déchets alimentaires en accord avec la Journée internationale de sensibilisation à la perte et au gaspillage alimentaires de l’ONU de 2024. L’entreprise vise à réduire les déchets alimentaires de 25 % d’ici 2025 dans le cadre de son programme mondial de durabilité Sands ECO360. Les stratégies comprennent :
1. Mobiliser les parties prenantes grâce à des processus améliorés et des campagnes de sensibilisation
2. Prévenir le gaspillage par des usages alternatifs et des dons alimentaires
3. Accélérer vers zéro déchet alimentaire à Singapour
4. Faire face à de nouveaux défis, comme la réutilisation des coques de noix de coco
En 2023, les complexes Sands ont fait don de plus de 9 000 kilogrammes de nourriture non servie. Marina Bay Sands a augmenté le taux de détournement des déchets alimentaires de 33 % à 54 % entre janvier et décembre 2023. L’entreprise continue d’innover et de se fixer de nouveaux objectifs pour étendre son impact sur la réduction des déchets alimentaires.
Las Vegas Sands (LVS) geht aktiv die Reduzierung von Lebensmittelabfällen an, um dem Internationalen Tag zur Bewusstseinsbildung über Lebensmittelverluste und -abfälle der UN im Jahr 2024 gerecht zu werden. Das Unternehmen hat sich zum Ziel gesetzt, die Lebensmittelverschwendung bis 2025 um 25% zu reduzieren, im Rahmen seines globalen Nachhaltigkeitsprogramms Sands ECO360. Zu den Strategien gehören:
1. Einbindung der Stakeholder durch verbesserte Prozesse und Bildungsinitiativen
2. Vermeidung von Abfall durch alternative Nutzungen und Lebensmitteldonationen
3. Beschleunigung auf null Lebensmittelabfälle in Singapur
4. Bewältigung neuer Herausforderungen, wie die Wiederverwertung von Kokosnussschalen
Im Jahr 2023 spendeten die Resorts von Sands über 9.000 Kilogramm unservierter Lebensmittel. Marina Bay Sands erhöhte die Abfallvermeidung von 33% auf 54% im Zeitraum von Januar bis Dezember 2023. Das Unternehmen setzt weiterhin auf Innovation und setzt sich neue Ziele, um die Auswirkungen auf die Reduzierung von Lebensmittelabfällen zu verstärken.
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NORTHAMPTON, MA / ACCESSWIRE / October 4, 2024 / Las Vegas Sands
Published by Las Vegas Sands on September 24, 2024
On September 29, the United Nations observes International Day of Awareness of Food Loss and Waste Reduction 2024, which supports the U.N.'s Sustainable Development Goal 12 focusing on responsible consumption and production. The day aims to raise awareness and inspire action to reduce food waste and loss, and improve sustainability in the world's food production systems.
Food loss is a significant issue, as the U.N. estimates
Reducing food waste is a core focus area of the Sands ECO360 global sustainability program and a key part of Sands' overall priority on managing waste. The company aims to achieve a
"Food represents one of our most significant waste streams, and managing food waste is a top priority," Katarina Tesarova, senior vice president and chief sustainability officer, said. "Over the past year, we made significant progress in advancing toward our 2025 food waste reduction target through a variety of prevention, rescue and diversion programs."
Sands' commitment to addressing food waste focuses on two primary goals: minimizing food going to landfill and maximizing the value of food produced. To execute on these priorities, the company employs technology, processes, training and engagement, and measurement as key tools for managing the food life cycle.
Engaging Stakeholders
Sands' food waste reduction strategy encompasses working with a variety of groups. To address food waste generated in Team Member dining rooms, Sands China improved processes to better handle food waste by rearranging sorting bins, and Marina Bay Sands upgraded tray cleaning and food sorting methods.
The regions also conducted Team Member education and engagement campaigns. Marina Bay Sands held a Food Waste Awareness Day and the Just Enough Challenge, while Sands China continued its quarterly plate waste challenge, which incentivizes food waste reduction by encouraging appropriate portion selections in Team Member dining rooms.
In addition, Sands' resorts work with restaurant partners to responsibly handle food waste. At Marina Bay Sands, efforts include engaging with food court tenants to capture food waste in meal preparation, providing a coffee ground collection system and conducting engagement programs with leased outlets that produce food waste.
In Macao, Sands China has worked with restaurant partners at The Venetian® Macao and The Londoner Macao® to establish waste collection and disposal systems using the company's food digesters.
Preventing Waste Through Alternative Uses
Another key reduction strategy is diverting usable food from going into waste streams by repurposing it in different methods. For example, Sands' resorts partner with community organizations that help alleviate food insecurity for disadvantaged people.
Marina Bay Sands works with The Food Bank Singapore, and Sands China supports the Macau ECOnscious Community Fridge Project to provide regular donations of surplus food from catering operations and in-house kitchens. In 2023, Sands' resorts donated over 9,000 kilograms of unserved food and 86,900 kilograms in total since 2014.
At the company's Las Vegas headquarters, food waste from the Team Member café is segregated and diverted to a pig farm for alternate uses.
Accelerating to Zero Food Waste in Singapore
In Singapore, Marina Bay Sands is pursuing a multi-year program to divert
Building on these efforts, Marina Bay Sands introduced a monthly waste profiles program for 17 food and beverage outlets last year. The team conducted random sampling to capture daily food waste percentages, and monthly trend reports provided insights, encouraging responsibility around waste processing. After the program's initiation, food waste diversion increased from
Tackling Food Waste Challenges
Since returning to normal business levels in 2023, Sands' resorts have generated more food waste, requiring new approaches to address the increase in volume. For example, when The Parisian Macao® reopened the Le Buffet restaurant in 2023, the introduction of fresh coconut juice generated 3,000 used coconut shells per week - nearly
In exploring solutions, Sands China conducted trials to repurpose shells as mulch for landscaping. The team worked with local vendors that provided various mechanisms to process coconuts into small pieces for shredding into mulch.
Though trials determined the potential to produce significant amounts of mulch annually, the mulch bags provided to the landscaping team were much lighter than typical mulch, resulting in a higher re-fill rate. Sands China continues to work with vendors to explore mulching options, as well as opportunities to convert coconuts into other products that could be repurposed in its operations.
"We continually face new challenges and opportunities in our ongoing efforts to reduce food waste, but the multifaceted efforts we are pursuing have resulted in significant progress toward our 2025 target," Tesarova said. "We also continually set new targets that stretch our impact, so our food waste program is an ongoing quest to do and achieve more through the core tenets of stakeholder engagement, innovation in our solutions and diligence in our processes."
To learn about Sands' other strategies to reduce waste and address environmental priorities, read the company's 2023 ESG Report: https://www.sands.com/resources/reports/.
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