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Carnival

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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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47

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Transport Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

25

Industry Benchmark

Carnival's score of 47 is higher than 72% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Carnival's reported carbon emissions

In 2023, Carnival Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 9,610,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 38,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and about 7,562,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3 emissions. This data reflects a comprehensive approach to emissions reporting, covering all three scopes. Notably, the company has set ambitious climate commitments, aspiring to achieve net carbon-neutral ship operations by 2050, in alignment with the International Maritime Organization's vision for a carbon-free shipping industry by the end of the century. Carnival's near-term goals include a 20% reduction in carbon intensity 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, the company aims to reduce CO2e emissions intensity from operations by 40% by 2030, relative to its 2008 baseline. The company has made significant strides in emissions reduction, achieving a 25% reduction in carbon intensity by 2020 compared to its 2005 baseline. This commitment is reflected in their ongoing efforts to enhance operational efficiency and transition to cleaner energy sources. Carnival Corporation's emissions data and climate commitments are sourced directly from their sustainability reports and corporate disclosures, ensuring transparency and accountability in their environmental impact management.

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Scope 1
10,255,943,000
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Scope 2
61,874,000
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Scope 3
10,317,817,000
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00,000,000,000
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0,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Carnival's primary industry is Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agency services (63), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Carnival is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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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.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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