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Cruise can't wait for carbon challenges to dissolve, says NCL parent

Cruise
Will Payne
25 April 2023

The parent company of Norwegian Cruise Line has urged the cruise industry to embark on its 2050 decarbonisation journey now by utilising technologies which are already available, rather than waiting for more complete solutions.   

(Credit: Andre Ouellet / Unsplash)

Cruise ships are being retrofitted with shore power connectivity, and more ports are offering hook-up points (Credit: Andre Ouellet / Unsplash)

Outlining Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’ (NCLH) net-zero pathway, Jessica John, vice president of ESG, investor relations and corporate communications, said "fundamental challenges" continue to exist for the sector to fully decarbonise by 2050. 

"Rather than waiting for these challenges to dissolve, our strategy is about acting now to implement solutions for efficiency today, innovate for future solutions and collaborate with our stakeholders along the way," she added.

"Underpinning this strategy is good governance and effective risk management as we work to advance our climate action efforts and build our company’s resilience."