- Uneven reopening of cruise travel around the world following the effects of COVID-19
- Impact of the invasion of Ukraine on European countries
- Impacts weighed on consumer confidence resulting in greater uncertainty and closer-in booking patterns
- High inflationary environment
Carnival Corporation & plc
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
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.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2014 | 24.8 million tonnes CO2e (2013) |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Achieved a 2% reduction in carbon intensity compared to 2019 (11% reduction for ships in guest cruise operations)
- Achieved a 30% reduction in food waste compared to 2019
- Used 290 million fewer single-use items compared to 2018
- Announced the rollout of Service Power Packages to improve energy and fuel efficiency
- Announced the expansion of Air Lubrication Systems to generate savings in fuel consumption and reduce carbon emissions
- AIDA Cruises and Holland America Line piloted the use of a blend of marine biofuel
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
🔜 Short-term
- 15% reduction in fuel consumption per ALBD in 2023
- 15% reduction in carbon emissions per ALBD on an annualized basis in 2023 (both compared to 2019)
🔭 Long-term
- Net carbon-neutral ship operations by 2050
- Carbon intensity reduction goal of 20% by 2030 from the 2019 baseline
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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