World's largest cruise company recognized for
sustainability leadership and impact in environment, social, and
governance
MIAMI, May 23, 2024
/PRNewswire/ -- Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL;
NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company and its AIDA Cruises
line were honored with three ESG Shipping Awards for environmental
excellence at an international ceremony in Athens, Greece this week.
The ESG Shipping Awards International 2024, the world's
inaugural event of its kind, was established in partnership with
the Ministry of Shipping and the Hellenic Chamber of Shipping.
Awards were presented in 11 categories to recognize companies in
the global shipping industry that demonstrate innovation and
exceptional commitment to sustainability and responsible business
practices.
"We're committed to leading the way in sustainable cruising and
are incredibly proud to be recognized for the remarkable progress
we've made toward cutting greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and
reducing food waste across every aspect of our operation," said
Bill Burke, chief maritime officer.
"The programs honored in the ESG Shipping Awards are just three of
countless examples of decisive actions we're taking to shrink our
environmental footprint and pursue net zero GHG emission by
2050."
Carnival Corporation and AIDA Cruises were recognized in the
following categories:
Gold Climate Change Leader Award:
Carnival Corporation received top honors for its Liquefied Natural
Gas (LNG) program, a fuel technology it pioneered within the cruise
industry as the best readily available fuel to deliver immediate
GHG reductions. The 10 LNG-capable ships Carnival Corporation
currently has in operation, in addition to three more expected for
delivery, will collectively represent approximately 25% of its
total fleet capacity by 2028 and are adaptable for renewable fuels
when they become widely available. By investing in LNG powered
ships and taking other decisive climate actions, the company is
producing 10+% less total GHG emissions today than 2011, its peak
historical year.
Gold Technology Leader Award:
AIDA Cruises was recognized for having onboard AIDAprima the
largest lithium-ion battery energy storage system in passenger
shipping, with a capacity of 10-megawatt hours. Installed in 2022
and extensively tested in 2023, this innovative technology can be
used to supply energy to the ship and allows it to operate in a
net-zero emission mode for limited periods of time. This
next-generation battery storage system is just one example of
AIDA's important efforts to reduce GHG emissions across its
fleet.
Bronze Environment Leader Award:
Carnival Corporation was also awarded for its aggressive food waste
reduction actions to minimize unused food across every aspect of
food preparation and dining services onboard. This includes
investments in innovative food waste management technologies such
as biodigesters and dehydrators that naturally break down and
responsibly dispose of unused food. Together, these strategies help
reduce the company's "foodprint," delivering a 40+% reduction in
food waste per person relative to its 2019 baseline. This
performance surpasses the company's 2025 goal, building increased
momentum toward its 50% reduction target set for 2030.
Collectively, these recognitions underscore Carnival
Corporation's commitment to sustainability leadership and to
reducing the company's environmental impact. For more information
on the company's long-term sustainability vision and progress under
its six focus areas – climate action; circular economy; sustainable
tourism; good health and well-being; diversity, equity and
inclusion; and biodiversity and conservation – visit Carnival
Corporation's dedicated report website,
www.CarnivalSustainability.com.
This release may include claims related to our greenhouse gas
emissions reductions, goals, initiatives, accomplishments, and
progress reports. Supporting data for such greenhouse gas emissions
claims, including data verification information, is published in
our Sustainability Reports on carnivalcorp.com/sustainability on an
annual basis.
About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise
company, and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a
portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival
Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O
Cruises (Australia), P&O
Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.
Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com,
www.aida.de, www.carnival.com, www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com,
www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.pocruises.com,
www.princess.com, and www.seabourn.com.
For information on Carnival Corporation's industry-leading
sustainability initiatives, visit
www.carnivalsustainability.com.
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