Washington DC (December 18, 2018) - The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) today announced the global cruise industry's historic commitment to reduce the carbon emissions rate across the entire fleet by 40% by 2030.
“Today’s announcement is a prime example of cross-industry collaboration and the sector’s shared commitment to environmental sustainability,” said Arnold Donald, Chairman CLIA Global and Chairman and CEO of Carnival Corporation & PLC. “We share the IMO’s (International Maritime Organization) goal of a decarbonized shipping industry by the end of the century. Our commitment to a 40% reduction in our emissions index is a decisive first step toward achieving this goal.”
The commitment to decarbonize by 40% is the result of a collaborative process designed to build consensus around the cruise industry's leadership. Progress toward the 40% target will be assessed based on the 2008 fleet; emission rates will be calculated based on the industry fleet's carbon emissions, berth capacity, and total distance traveled. CLIA will report annually on progress toward achieving this commitment.
While each CLIA shipping company has its own programs for waste reduction and ocean conservation, this decarbonization commitment is a significant joint initiative aimed at reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions. Furthermore, this initiative will be driven by innovative energy-efficient in ship design and propulsion. Just a few days ago, the industry's first vessel powered by liquefied natural gas (LNG) entered service, and by 2025, 25 ships powered by this fuel will be in operation. LNG technology primarily contributes to reducing pollution and lowering carbon emissions.
The cruise sector is proud to be a leader in the maritime transport industry in signing a joint commitment to reduce carbon emissions aimed at the sustainability of the seas.
