Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has just published its 2023 “Sail & Sustain” report, which details the company’s progress in its international sustainability program.
This effort represents one of the pillars of the recent “Charting the Course” strategy, guiding the company in its mission to help passengers achieve “Vacation Better, Experience More”.
“Sustainability is at the heart of our ‘Charting the Course’ strategy, which is based on four fundamental pillars: people, product, platform, and performance, all deeply rooted in the foundations of our ‘Sail & Sustain’ program. We understand that the success of our business is inextricably linked to the health of our planet and our communities, and we are therefore dedicated to holistically integrating sustainability into our business strategy,” said Harry Sommer, President and CEO of Norwegian Cruise Line HoldingsLtd.
“Our commitment to sustainability drives us to maintain high standards of operational excellence, achieve results responsibly, and create lasting value for our business and stakeholders.”.
The 2023 'Sail & Sustain' report highlights the main progress and commitments within the five pillars of 'Sail & Sustain': Reducing Environmental Impact, Sailing Safely, Strengthening Our Communities, Empowering People and Operating with Integrity and Responsibility.
Key highlights from the 2023 Report for each of the pillars:
Reduction of Environmental Impact
- Firm measures in the climate field.
- Expansion of ground power supply capabilities: By the end of 2023, the company had achieved its 2024 target of equipping 50% of the fleet with ground power technology, and remains on track to equip 70% by 2025.
- Exploring alternative fuels: In 2023, the company achieved its goal of testing 20% of its fleet running on a biodiesel blend, expanding the trials to four ships throughout the year. Its new objective is to increase the biodiesel trial to 40% of the fleet.
- Increased onboard water production: The goal is to reduce bunkering by 4% by 2025, compared to 2019.
- Improving waste management: The company has committed to reducing onboard waste by recycling, incinerating or donating approximately 48% of total ship waste in 2023.
- Improved reporting on greenhouse gas emissions.
- Responsible contracting: In 2023, supplier diversity efforts enabled spending over $635 million with small businesses and companies characterized by minorities, veterans, or economically disadvantaged individuals.
Browse safely
- Strengthen health and safety oversight.
- Maintaining strong public health protocols.
- Excellent medical care.
Strengthening our communities:
- Commitment to charity: In 2023, the company donated nearly $1.6 million in cash, cruises, and other donations to various causes.
- Recognition of educators through the Giving Joy Program.
- Support for military families.
- Support for renewable energy projects.
Empowering people:
- Promoting diversity, equity and inclusion: the company launched a Corporate Leadership Diversity Initiative to strengthen inclusive hiring practices.
- Improved employee benefits: benefits include fully paid maternity, paternity and adoption leave.
Operate with integrity and responsibility:
- Maintaining a diverse composition in the management team.
- Respect for ethical conduct.
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