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of the supply chain

Costa Cruises has developed an need to synchronize the procurement Costa is committed not only to aspects in the supply chain is reflected
integrated and structured system for processes in the different ports of call. compliance with local laws and by our choice of business partners
the management of its supply chain, To gain a better understanding of the regulations, but also to pursuit of the who focus on the management of
and set up a network of relations all system dynamics, Costa recently started highest ethical standards; for this reason, key sustainability issues. Control of
over the world. The choice of partners mapping its entire supply chain, with we look for transparent organizations the supply chain is a top priority,
is vital to the success of the business. specific regard to the criteria used to that guarantee workplace health&safety particularly in the food&beverage area,
The procurement strategies are defined select its business partners (strategic and and compliance with environmental where our approach is based on the
globally in order to guarantee prompt and economic importance, sustainability and laws. The Company applies Carnival selection of quality ingredients and
continual supplies worldwide, efficient location). This is an important starting Corporation & plc’s Business Partner produce supplied by companies that are
logistics, and reduced environmental point for an accurate assessment of Code of Conduct and Ethics, which models of excellence when it comes to
and social impact. The cruise industry economic, environmental and social sets out our expectations for legal production techniques and processes.
is characterized by the complexity of its impact, with a view to continuously compliance and ethical behavior; all our In its pursuit of this approach, Costa
diverse supply chain, with a wide range improving supplier performance. suppliers pledge to abide by this Code. has gradually set up a series of local
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of categories of commodities and the When choosing its business partners, The integration of sustainability logistic hubs and, where possible, we

4 Supplies are divided into 4 broad areas: Food&Beverage, Hotel, Technical and Fuel.