Carnival Corporation & plc, commonly referred to as Carnival, is a leading player in the supporting and auxiliary transport services and travel agency sector within the United States. Headquartered in Miami, Florida, the company operates a broad network of cruise brands and travel services across North America, Europe, and other key regions.
Founded in 1972, Carnival has established itself as a prominent force in the cruise and travel industry, renowned for its innovative offerings and extensive fleet. Its core services include cruise vacations, travel planning, and related auxiliary transport support, setting it apart through a focus on customer experience and operational excellence.
With a strong market position and numerous industry awards, Carnival continues to shape the landscape of leisure travel, maintaining its reputation as a trusted leader in supporting and auxiliary transport services and travel agency operations.
+33 vs industry average
Carnival’s score of 67 is higher than 79% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
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Industry Intensity
Transport Services has below-average carbon intensity
Industry performance
The Transport Services industry has reduced its overall emissions by 29% since 2018
Emissions trajectory 2020 – 2028
Reported emissions
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Carnival's reported carbon emissions
Carnival Corporation, a leader in the "Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agency services (63)" industry headquartered in the US, has outlined significant climate commitments.
For the reporting year 2024, Carnival reported total emissions of approximately 17.5 billion kg CO2e, comprising Scope 1 emissions of about 9.68 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions of approximately 34 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for the same year were substantial, reaching approximately 7.88 billion kg CO2e, with purchased goods and services being a significant contributor at about 4.16 billion kg CO2e.
In 2023, total emissions were around 18.3 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at approximately 9.61 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 at roughly 38 million kg CO2e. Scope 3 emissions for 2023 stood at approximately 8.67 billion kg CO2e.
Carnival has set ambitious targets, including aspiring to achieve net-zero carbon ship operations by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement's goals and exceeding the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) target for absolute emission reduction. A near-term objective is to achieve a 20% reduction in carbon intensity by 2026 relative to a 2019 baseline. This intensity reduction is measured in both grams of CO2e per available lower berth kilometre and kilograms of CO2e per available lower berth day (ALBD).
Previously, the company had a target to reduce the intensity of CO2e emissions from its operations by 25% by 2020, relative to a 2005 baseline, measured in grams of CO2e per ALB-km. Carnival also aims to align with the IMO's commitment to reduce carbon emission intensity by 40% by 2030.
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Carnival’s Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)
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We aspire to the International Maritime Organization’s visio…
We aspire to the International Maritime Organization’s vision of a carbon-free shipping industry by the end of the century.
2030
62% reduction in total GHG
Vs 2019 baseline. Validated by SBTi. Includes full supply chain.
2040
50% reduction in Scope 3 intensity
Across purchased goods and services and logistics.
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Scope 3 top emissions categories
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Carbon Disclosure Project
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