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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd., commonly referred to as Norwegian Cruise Line (NCL), is a prominent player in the global cruise industry, headquartered in the United States. Founded in 1966, the company has evolved significantly, establishing itself as a leader in providing innovative cruise experiences across major operational regions, including the Caribbean, Europe, and Alaska. NCL is renowned for its unique Freestyle Cruising concept, which offers guests unparalleled flexibility in dining and entertainment options. With a diverse fleet of modern ships, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings caters to a wide range of travellers, ensuring memorable voyages that stand out in the competitive cruise market. The company has achieved notable milestones, including the introduction of groundbreaking ship designs and a commitment to sustainability, solidifying its position as a forward-thinking leader in the industry.

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How does Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's carbon action stack up? DitchCarbon scores companies based on their carbon action and commitment to reducing emissions. Read about our methodology to learn more.

24

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Maritime Transport 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.

9

Industry Benchmark

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's score of 24 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,804,367,000 kg CO2e for Scope 1, 4,685,000 kg CO2e for Scope 2, and 2,260,871,000 kg CO2e for Scope 3. This data highlights the company's significant carbon footprint across all scopes of emissions. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is committed to reducing its carbon emissions rate by 40% by 2030, as part of a historic commitment made in 2018 with the Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA). This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, reflecting the company's dedication to sustainability and climate action within the cruise industry. The company has demonstrated a proactive approach to addressing climate change, although specific emissions data for 2023 is currently unavailable. The focus on reducing emissions aligns with industry standards and reflects a growing trend among cruise lines to enhance their environmental performance.

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Scope 1
2,688,887,000
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Scope 2
5,021,000
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0,000,000
Scope 3
1,906,842,000
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000,000,000
0,000,000,000

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's primary industry is Sea and coastal water transportation services, which is high 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 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings 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
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