Europe's leading shipping company presents its 2012-2013 Sustainability Report, which highlights some key sustainable initiatives.
Their Sustainable Cruise Project paves the way for the cruise industry in terms of improved onboard waste management.
Another highlight of the report concerns the major improvements in energy efficiency of ships and the reduction of exhaust gas emissions and water consumption on board.
Costa Crociere has released its Sustainability Report for the period 2012-2013, detailing the shipping company's sustainability efforts. This report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) 3.1 and a copy can be downloaded from the Costa website: http://www.costacrociere.it/Brochure/GB/bilancio/index.html.
The Sustainability Report is divided into three main sections, each describing the activities undertaken, the associated performance indicators, and the objectives achieved in terms of economic results, environmental compliance, and social responsibility over a two-year period. The report was prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative's Sustainability Reporting Guidelines and certified by Price Waterhouse Coopers (PwC).
Costa has implemented several measures to fulfill its commitment to protecting the environment, developing and providing opportunities for its employees, strengthening relationships with stakeholders, and improving the communities the company visits or operates in. These efforts include, among others, reviewing cruise routes; introducing energy-saving measures on board, which led to a substantial reduction in emissions; and designing numerous projects and initiatives aimed at reducing the environmental footprint both at itinerary destinations and at sea.
More detailed information and figures can be found in the Sustainability Report. Some key facts:
– Reduction in fuel consumption of 6.5% per passenger per day in just two years
– Reduction of 9.9% in SOx (sulfur oxides) and 5.8% in NOx (nitrogen oxides)
– CO2 reduction of 6% in two years
– Reduction in water consumption of 4.7% per person per day.
Regarding employability:
– A 9% increase in ground staff in 2013 compared to the previous year
– 14,286 people interviewed over two years resulting in 10,284 new hires
Sustainability at Costa Crociere means preserving the environment while respecting its employees and communities. The report presented today details Costa's progress toward both its emissions reduction target and its ongoing commitment to being a responsible corporate citizen. Sustainability is a key component of how Costa manages its business.
Awareness of Costa's importance in terms of economic and social well-being in the communities where it operates worldwide reinforces the company's commitment to ensuring the effective participation of stakeholders and contributing to local development. Based on this, in 2013 Costa implemented several procedures to create the Costa Crociere Foundation: its projects can be found on the website http://www.costa-crociere-foundation.com/
