- Fluctuating global economy and fuel prices
- Political volatility in some operating regions
- Regulatory changes
- intense competition for skilled labor in the maritime industry
Holland America Line
Greenhouse gas emissions & sustainability report data
In its 2014-12 to 2015-11 reporting, Holland America Line disclosed greenhouse gas emissions of 1.3M tCO2e/year. By scope: Scope 1: 1.3M tCO2e/year; Scope 2: 11.7K tCO2e/year (location-based). 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
1.3M tCO2e/year
2014-12 to 2015-11
Water Usage
2.9M m3/year
2014-12 to 2015-11
Waste
62.0K tons/year
2014-12 to 2015-11
Energy Use
16 million GJ/year
2014-12 to 2015-11
📊 Emissions by Scope (2014-12 to 2015-11)
| 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). | 1.3M tCO2e/year |
| Scope 2 | Indirect emissions from purchased electricity, steam, heat and cooling. | 11.7K tCO2e/year (location-based) |
New to scopes? Read Scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions explained and market-based vs location-based Scope 2.
📈 Emissions by Report Period
| Report period | Headline emissions figure reported |
|---|---|
| 2014-12 to 2015-11 | 1.3M tCO2e/year |
| 2010-2013 | 1.3M tCO2e/year |
Each row is the headline figure extracted from a different report; scope coverage and methodology can change between years.
✅ Reported Environmental Achievements
- Improved average VSP score to 97.4% (exceeded target of 97.0%)
- Decreased fuel consumption rate by 2.2% (exceeded target of -2%)
- Increased recycling by 6.3% (exceeded target of +5%)
- Reduced GHG emissions rate (normalized for ship capacity and distance traveled) by 15.9% between 2011 and 2015
- Reduced NOx emissions rate by 16.5% since 2011
- Reduced SOx emissions rate by over 36% since 2011
- Reduced particulate matter emission rate by 15% since 2010
- Decreased releases of refrigerant gases by 21.7% between 2011 and 2015; 100% decrease in releases of ozone-depleting substance (ODS) gases
🎯 Climate & Sustainability Targets
📅 Medium-term
- Improve average VSP score to 97.0%
- Meet or beat planned fuel quantity
- Increase recycling by 5%
- Decrease water use by 5%
🔭 Long-term
- Reduce the intensity of greenhouse gas emissions from shipboard operation by 25 percent against 2005 performance by 2020
🌱 ESG Focus Areas
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