Carnival sustainability site

CARNIVAL Corporation has launched a new website detailing ongoing sustainability efforts across the group’s 10 cruise brands.

The site complements Carnival’s 2016 Sustainability Report ( pictured) which showcases the progress made towards the company’s 2020 sustainability performance goals announced last year.

The Sustainability from Ship

to Shore report confirms the company is ahead of schedule on carbon emissions, and on track to meet additional goals over the next three years.

“We take our commitment to sustainability and the environment very seriously and take proactive measures to ensure that sustainability is ingrained in the core of our business practices,” said chief maritime officer Bill Burke.

“Our top priority is to consistently exceed our guests’ expectations for a great cruise vacation - and that includes providing an exceptionally safe, comfortable and enjoyable environment for our guests and crew members, while at the same time maintaining our deep commitment to protecting the oceans, seas and destinations we visit,” Burke said.

Key initiatives include pioneering the use of LNG (liquefied natural gas) to power new vessels, progress in installing exhaust gas cleaning systems which are now in place on 59% of the fleet, and the installation of cold ironing capabilities which allow ships to use an alternative power source while in port.

Last year also saw the launch of Fathom’s ‘ TRAVELdeep’ volunteer experiences benefiting local communities across a number of brands, with potential to expand volunteer activities to other areas across the globe this year.

See carnivalsustainability.com.