The cruise giant aims to cut particulate emissions by 50% relative to 2015 despite a 10% capacity increase since then and another 19% capacity increase on order. Carnival also plans a 40% CO2 cut by 2030, compared to 2008.
Among other initiatives are 60% shore power connection by 2030 and 100% by 2050, the year in which Carnival aspires to be net carbon neutral in its ship operations.
Carnival Corporation has selected six focus areas of sustainability, including waste reduction, sustainable tourism, health and well-being, diversity and biodiversity and conservation.
Bill Burke, chief maritime officer, said: “This comprehensive set of 2030 goals and aspirations for 2050 being introduced for the first time reaffirm our ongoing commitment to sustainability and will guide our actions to further strengthen sustainability performance throughout all aspects of our global operations, while supporting opportunities for sustainable growth across our organisation over time.”
Other goals include:
- A 50% reduction in single-use plastic items by the end of 2021.
- A 30% food waste reduction by 2022 and 50% unit food waste reduction by 2030.
- Extending Advanced Waste Water Treatment Systems to more than 75% of the fleet by 2030.
- Ensuring the overall shoreside employee base reflects the diversity of the world by 2030.
Carnival already claims to lead the industry in liquefied natural gas (LNG) to power cruise ships, with 11 vessels due to join by 2025, representing nearly 20% of total capacity.
