- COVID-19 pandemic significantly impacted operations and financial performance
- Supply chain disruptions due to the pandemic
- Climate change risks (transition risks from potential future carbon pricing policies and physical risks from increased storm frequency and severity)
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2020 reporting, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.4M MTCO2e. By scope: Scope 1: 1.4M MTCO2e; Scope 2: 3.9K MTCO2e; Scope 3: 1.3K MTCO2e. Figures are as stated in the company's own report and may use different boundaries, units or methods (for example market-based vs location-based Scope 2), so compare with care.
GHG Emissions
1.4M MTCO2e
2020
Water Usage
2.5 million m3
2020
Waste
1.0K tons recycled
2020
Energy Use
18.7M GJ
2020
📊 Emissions by Scope (2020)
| Scope | What it covers | Reported value |
|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | Direct emissions from sources the company owns or controls (fuel combustion, company vehicles, process and fugitive emissions). | 1.4M MTCO2e |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 3.9K MTCO2e |
| Scope 3 | Other indirect emissions across the value chain (purchased goods, business travel, use of sold products, etc.). | 1.3K MTCO2e |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Purchased 3 million tons of carbon offsets (commitment over 2021-2023)
- Estimated elimination of ~11 million single-use plastic water bottles and ~50 million plastic straws annually
- ~70% of operational capacity or 13 ships equipped with Exhaust Gas Cleaning Systems by the end of 2021
- 100% of ships have Advanced Wastewater Purification systems
- ~83% of water used onboard in 2020 was self-produced
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Reduce the carbon emissions rate industry-wide by 40% by 2030 compared to a 2008 fleet baseline
🔭 Long-term
- Reach carbon neutrality
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
Reducing Environmental ImpactSailing SafelyEmpowering PeopleStrengthening our CommunitiesOperating with Integrity and Accountability