Eco Oceans

Getting to Zero Emissions

Climate change is a hot-button topic these days and for good rea - -

Enter the Getting to Zero Coalition.

In line with the IMO’s strategy, the Getting to Zero Coalition is an alliance of maritime organizations that are committed to getting commercially viable ZEVs into operation by 2030. Among more than 80 members is Carnival Corporation — the first cruise company to join the global alliance. With nine global cruise brands, Carnival Corp. is also the largest cruise company in the world, serving more than 12 million passengers a year.

“The health and vitality of our oceans and seas, along with the hundreds of communities we visit across the globe, are absolutely essential to our business,” said Tom Strang, senior vice president of maritime affairs for Carnival Corporation. “We have a deep commitment to safety, environmental responsibility, and consistently exceeding guest expectations, and being an active part of the Getting to Zero Coalition is another important step for the environment.”

In the past, the cruise industry has come under fire for its negative environmental impacts, but recent trends in sustainable expedition cruising, bans on single-use plastics on board, and advanced waste water treatment systems indicate proactive, ongoing steps in the right direction.