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Carnival Sustainability Profile

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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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49

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.

27

Industry Benchmark

Carnival's score of 49 is higher than 70% 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 2024, Carnival Corporation reported total carbon emissions of approximately 18,385,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 9,680,000,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 49,000,000 kg CO2e (market-based), and Scope 3 emissions at around 8,671,000,000 kg CO2e. This represents an increase from 2023, where total emissions were about 17,210,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at approximately 9,610,000,000 kg CO2e and Scope 3 at about 7,562,000,000 kg CO2e. Carnival has set ambitious climate commitments, aspiring to achieve net carbon-neutral ship operations by 2050. They aim to align with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) goal of reducing carbon emission intensity by 40% by 2030, relative to a 2008 baseline. Additionally, they have a near-term target to reduce carbon intensity by 20% by 2026, based on a 2019 baseline, measured in grams of CO2e per available lower berth kilometer (ALB-km) and kilograms of CO2e per available lower berth day (ALBD). The company also aspires to the IMO's vision of a carbon-free shipping industry by the end of the century, with specific targets for both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. These commitments reflect Carnival's ongoing efforts to address climate change and reduce its overall carbon footprint in the maritime industry.

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Scope 1
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Scope 2
61,874,000
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10,317,817,000
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How Carbon Intensive is Carnival's Industry?

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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.

How Carbon Intensive is Carnival's Location?

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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.

Carnival's Scope 3 Categories Breakdown

Carnival's Scope 3 emissions, which increased by 15% last year and decreased by approximately 16% since 2008, demonstrating supply chain emissions tracking. A significant portion of their carbon footprint comes from suppliers and value chain emissions, with Scope 3 emissions accounting for 47% of total emissions under the GHG Protocol, with "Purchased Goods and Services" being the largest emissions source at 49% of Scope 3 emissions.

Top Scope 3 Categories

2024
Purchased Goods and Services
49%
Fuel and Energy Related Activities
25%
Capital Goods
12%
Employee Commuting
8%
Waste Generated in Operations
2%
Use of Sold Products
2%
Upstream Transportation & Distribution
1%

Carnival's Climate Goals (2030 & 2050)

Climate goals typically focus on 2030 interim targets and 2050 net-zero commitments, aligned with global frameworks like the Paris Agreement and Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) to ensure alignment with global climate goals.

Carnival has not publicly committed to specific 2030 or 2050 climate goals through the major frameworks we track. Companies often set interim 2030 targets and long-term 2050 net-zero goals to demonstrate measurable progress toward decarbonization.

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

Compare Carnival's Emissions with Industry Peers

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Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agency services (63)
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HK
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Inland water transportation services
Updated 16 days ago

Trip.com Group Limited

SG
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Other land transportation services
Updated 9 days ago

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

US
•
Sea and coastal water transportation services
Updated about 22 hours ago

MSC Cruises SA

CH
•
Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agency services (63)
Updated 11 days ago

Disney Cruise Vacations, Inc.

US
•
Inland water transportation services
Updated about 2 months ago

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