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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 Ltd. reported total emissions of approximately 5.147 billion kg CO2e in 2024. This included about 3.243 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1 emissions, approximately 7.2 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based emissions, and about 1.898 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions.
In 2023, the company's total emissions were approximately 5.824 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at around 3.163 billion kg CO2e, Scope 2 market-based at about 5.675 million kg CO2e, and Scope 3 at roughly 2.656 billion kg CO2e. This followed a total of approximately 5.069 billion kg CO2e in 2022, comprising about 2.804 billion kg CO2e from Scope 1, around 4.685 million kg CO2e from Scope 2 market-based, and roughly 2.261 billion kg CO2e from Scope 3.
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings is committed to achieving net-zero greenhouse gas emissions across all scopes by 2050. The company also has near-term intensity reduction targets: a 10% reduction in GHG intensity for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2026, and a 25% reduction for Scope 1 and Scope 2 by 2030, all against a 2019 baseline and measured on a per-Capacity Day basis.
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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