Carnival
Carnival Corporation & plc, commonly known as Carnival, is a leading global cruise company headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1972, Carnival has grown to become a prominent player in the cruise industry, operating a diverse fleet of ships across various brands, including Carnival Cruise Line, Princess Cruises, and Holland America Line. With a strong presence in North America, Europe, and Australia, Carnival offers unique cruise experiences that cater to a wide range of travellers. The company is renowned for its innovative onboard amenities and entertainment options, setting it apart in a competitive market. Carnival has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the world's largest cruise ship, and continues to hold a leading market position, serving millions of guests annually. Its commitment to sustainability and customer satisfaction further solidifies its reputation as a premier choice for cruise vacations.
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Carnival's reported carbon emissions
In 2024, Carnival Corporation reported approximately 9,680,000 kg CO2e in Scope 1 emissions. This figure reflects a slight increase from 2023, where emissions were about 9,610,000 kg CO2e. The company also disclosed Scope 3 emissions for 2023, totalling approximately 8,671,000 kg CO2e, which includes significant contributions from purchased goods and services (about 4,257,000 kg CO2e) and fuel and energy-related activities (approximately 2,128,000 kg CO2e). Carnival has set ambitious climate commitments, aspiring to achieve net carbon-neutral ship operations by 2050. This long-term goal aligns with the International Maritime Organization's vision for a carbon-free shipping industry by the end of the century. In the near term, Carnival aims to reduce the intensity of CO2e emissions from its operations by 20% by 2026, relative to a 2019 baseline, measured in both grams of CO2e per available lower berth kilometre (ALB-km) and kilograms of CO2e per available lower berth day (ALBD). Additionally, Carnival has made progress towards its 2030 goal of a 40% reduction in carbon emission intensity, in line with the International Maritime Organization's commitments. The company has also reported an 11% reduction in absolute greenhouse gas emissions from ship fuel since its peak year in 2011, despite a capacity growth of nearly 37% during the same period. Overall, Carnival's emissions data and climate commitments reflect a proactive approach to addressing its carbon footprint while navigating the challenges of growth in the cruise industry.
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| 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2016 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 10,255,943,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 61,874,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | - | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | 10,317,817,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 00,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000 | 0,000,000 | - |
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Carnival is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.
