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We are focused

on decarbonization

We aspire to achieve

NET CARBON NEUTRAL

Ship Operations by 2050

FLEET optimization

Delivering larger, more efficient ships to replace some of the existing ships in the fleet.

ENERGY & ITINERARY efficiency

Improving the existing fleet’s energy efficiency through investment, operational execution, itinerary design, expanding shore power capabilities and investing in port and destination projects.

NEW technologies

Investing in a first-of-its-kind lithium-ion battery storage system and installing hull air lubrication systems, testing fuel cells powered by hydrogen derived from methanol and exploring carbon capture and storage.

ALTERNATIVE fuels

Supporting the adaptation of alternative fuels including LNG and other bio and synthetic hydrogen-derived fuels.

Aida
Carnival Cruises
Costa
Cunard
Holland America
P&O Australia
P&O Cruises
Princess Cruises
Seabourn

Decarbonization Timeline

2005

Started focusing on energy efficiency programs throughout the fleet.

2010

Announced our first carbon intensity reduction goal of 20% by 2015.

2011

Peaked emissions for scope 1 & 2.

2014

Achieved our 2015 goal of reaching 20% carbon intensity reduction ahead of time and announced our 2020 carbon reduction goal of 25%.

2015

Surpassed our 2015 carbon intensity reduction goal by delivering a 23.4% reduction.

2016

AIDAprima launched with LNG capabilities while in port.

2017

Achieved and surpassed our 2020 carbon intensity reduction goal by delivering a 26.3% reduction.

2018

CLIA announced industry 2030 carbon rate reduction goal of 40% relative to a 2008 baseline.

2019

Committed to a new carbon intensity reduction goal of 40% by 2030 relative to a 2008 baseline & achieved a 24.9% reduction.

2020

Due to the global pandemic, we paused guest operations in March.

2022

Boards of Directors approved the updating of our GHG emissions baseline to 2019 (from 2008). Our 2030 target for GHG emissions per ALB-km remains the same – a 40% intensity reduction from 2008. The new baseline allows us to better communicate our recent performance to our stakeholders. Boards of Directors appointed company’s President and Chief Executive Officer to the role of Chief Climate Officer.

2030

Our Commitment - reducing carbon intensity by 20% relative to 2019 baseline.

2050

Aspire to achieve net-zero carbon ship emissions, aligned with the Paris Agreement’s ambition and exceeding IMO’s goal of 50% absolute emission reduction.

2100

IMO’s ultimate goal is to achieve zero-emission shipping.

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