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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, commonly referred to as Norwegian Cruise Line or NCLH, is a prominent player in the sea and coastal water transportation services industry. Headquartered in the United States, the company operates a diverse fleet of cruise ships across major regions including North America, Europe, and the Caribbean. Founded in 2013 through the merger of Norwegian Cruise Line and Prestige Cruises, NCLH has established itself as a leader in innovative cruise experiences.
Specialising in premium and contemporary cruise holidays, Norwegian Cruise Line is renowned for its "Freestyle Cruising" concept, offering guests flexible dining and entertainment options. With a strong market position and a reputation for quality service, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings continues to set industry standards in the global cruise sector.
+25 vs industry average
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’s score of 33 is higher than 66% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Maritime Transport is among the most carbon-intensive industries
The Maritime Transport industry has reduced its overall emissions by 28% since 2018
Scope 3 accounts for ••• of total emissions.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported its total greenhouse gas emissions for 2024 as approximately 5.147 billion kg CO2e. This comprised Scope 1 emissions of about 3.243 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based emissions of approximately 7.2 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions of around 1.898 billion kg CO2e.
Looking back, the company's total emissions for 2023 were approximately 5.824 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 3.163 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at approximately 5.675 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at around 2.656 billion kg CO2e.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. In the near term, the company aims to reduce its Scope 1 GHG intensity by 10% by 2026 and 25% by 2030, compared to a 2019 baseline, with intensity measured on a per-Capacity Day basis. Similarly, for Scope 2, there is a target to reduce GHG intensity by 10% by 2026 and 25% by 2030, also against a 2019 baseline and measured on a per-Capacity Day basis.
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2025
Near-zero scope 1 & 2
Target to achieve near-zero emissions for direct operations and purchased energy
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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