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Princess Cruises

Princess Cruises, a prominent player in the cruise industry, is headquartered in the United States and operates globally, with a strong presence in regions such as the Caribbean, Alaska, and Europe. Founded in 1965, the company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of innovative onboard experiences and a commitment to environmental sustainability. Specialising in premium cruise vacations, Princess Cruises offers a diverse range of itineraries and unique onboard amenities, such as the renowned MedallionClass experience, which enhances guest convenience and personalised service. With a reputation for exceptional hospitality and award-winning dining options, Princess Cruises consistently ranks among the top cruise lines in the world, making it a preferred choice for travellers seeking memorable ocean adventures.

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40

Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Other 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

Princess Cruises's score of 40 is higher than 65% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Princess Cruises's reported carbon emissions

In 2019, Princess Cruises reported total carbon emissions of approximately 2,345,790,000 kg CO2e. The majority of these emissions were classified under Scope 1, amounting to about 2,334,294,000 kg CO2e, primarily from mobile combustion. Scope 2 emissions were reported at approximately 11,496,000 kg CO2e. Princess Cruises has set ambitious climate commitments, aiming for a 20% reduction in carbon intensity relative to their 2019 baseline by 2030. This target applies to both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions, measured in grams of CO2e per ALB-km and kilograms of CO2e per ALBD. Additionally, the company aspires to achieve net-zero carbon ship emissions by 2050, aligning with the Paris Agreement and exceeding the International Maritime Organization's goal of a 50% absolute emission reduction. Notably, Princess Cruises has successfully reduced its absolute greenhouse gas emissions from ship fuel by approximately 11% compared to its peak year of 2011, despite a capacity growth of nearly 37% during the same period. These initiatives reflect Princess Cruises's commitment to sustainability and reducing its environmental impact in the cruise industry.

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20162019
Scope 1
10,491,277,000
0,000,000,000
Scope 2
47,759,000
00,000,000
Scope 3
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Industry emissions intensity

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Princess Cruises's primary industry is Other services (93), which is very low 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 Princess Cruises is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

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Princess Cruises 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
Reduction Actions

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