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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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52

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 52 is higher than 81% 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 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported total carbon emissions of approximately 5,000,000,000 kg CO2e. This includes 3,242,719,000 kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, 7,204,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 emissions (market-based), and 1,897,656,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The company has set ambitious targets to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) intensity by 10% by 2026 and 25% by 2030, using a 2019 baseline for measurement. These targets apply to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is also committed to achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, encompassing all scopes of emissions. This long-term goal reflects the company's dedication to sustainability and climate action within the cruise industry. The company continues to monitor and report its emissions, striving for significant reductions in its environmental impact.

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Scope 1
2,728,996,000
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Scope 2
6,300,000
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0,000,000
0,000,000
0,000,000
Scope 3
1,876,891,000
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0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000
0,000,000,000

Industry emissions intensity

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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.

Location emissions intensity

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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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