As part of its sustainability commitments, Carnival is also planning to launch the first fully LNG-powered cruise ship in the world. Credit: Wikimedia Commons.

US-based cruise line Carnival Corporation has announced it has achieved a 23.6% reduction in CO2 emissions, a goal it had planned to reach by 2020.

The announcement was published in the company’s eighth annual sustainability report, which also revealed Carnival has achieved a 25% carbon reduction target three years before its deadline and is set to complete its remaining nine sustainability goals by 2020.

Go deeper with GlobalData

Premium Insights

The gold standard of business intelligence.

Find out more

Carnival Corporation chief maritime officer Bill Burke said: “We recognise that to be a responsible global organisation and good corporate citizen, we need to have sustainability ingrained in all aspects of our operation across our nine global cruise line brands and more than 100 ships.”

The company first revealed its sustainability plan in 2015 with the aim to achieve ten objectives by 2020. These include reducing its carbon footprint, improving ships’ air emissions, reducing waste generation, improving water use efficiency, as well as supporting guests, crew members and local communities.

Two years later, 63% of Carnival’s fleet was equipped with exhaust gas cleaning systems (EGCS), which enabled the company to reduce emissions of sulphur compounds. As of 2017, 43% of its fleet was using electric power when docked.

Carnival recently turned to LNG as part of its plan to cut down emissions and improve air quality in the ports it visits. In 2017, the company launched AIDAperla, the second cruise ship in the world to be powered by LNG while docked, which began operations in three European ports.

How well do you really know your competitors?

Access the most comprehensive Company Profiles on the market, powered by GlobalData. Save hours of research. Gain competitive edge.

Company Profile – free sample

Thank you!

Your download email will arrive shortly

Not ready to buy yet? Download a free sample

We are confident about the unique quality of our Company Profiles. However, we want you to make the most beneficial decision for your business, so we offer a free sample that you can download by submitting the below form

By GlobalData
Visit our Privacy Policy for more information about our services, how we may use, process and share your personal data, including information of your rights in respect of your personal data and how you can unsubscribe from future marketing communications. Our services are intended for corporate subscribers and you warrant that the email address submitted is your corporate email address.

The brand is also preparing to launch the first fully LNG-powered cruise ship in the world, AIDANova, which will make its maiden voyage in December and will rely solely on LNG both in port and at sea. Carnival is also planning to develop six more LNG-powered ships by 2022, which will sail for AIDA Cruises, Costa Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line and P&O Cruises (UK).