Royal Caribbean
Royal Caribbean Group, headquartered in the United States, is a leading player in the global cruise industry. Founded in 1968, the company has consistently set benchmarks for innovation and customer experience, with a fleet that includes renowned brands such as Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises. Operating primarily in the Caribbean, Europe, and Asia, Royal Caribbean is celebrated for its state-of-the-art ships and diverse itineraries, offering unique experiences that range from thrilling onboard activities to immersive shore excursions. The company has achieved significant milestones, including the introduction of the world’s largest cruise ship, Symphony of the Seas, which exemplifies its commitment to excellence. With a strong market position, Royal Caribbean Group continues to redefine cruising, making it a preferred choice for travellers seeking adventure and luxury on the high seas.
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Industry Average
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Industry Benchmark
Royal Caribbean's score of 15 is higher than 96% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Royal Caribbean's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Royal Caribbean reported total carbon emissions of approximately 11,379,448,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 5,375,318,000 kg CO2e, Scope 2 emissions at approximately 10,219,000 kg CO2e, and Scope 3 emissions reaching about 5,993,964,000 kg CO2e. This marked a significant increase in emissions compared to previous years, reflecting the company's recovery and growth post-pandemic. Over the years, Royal Caribbean has consistently reported high levels of emissions, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions combined reaching about 11,000,000,000 kg CO2e in 2022. The company has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges, indicating a potential area for improvement in their climate strategy. Despite the lack of formal reduction commitments, Royal Caribbean has been focusing on emissions intensity metrics, such as emissions per available passenger cruise day (APCD) and per available lane-kilometre (ALB-km), to gauge their operational efficiency. In 2023, the emissions intensity was reported at approximately 114.79 kg CO2e per APCD and 0.227 kg CO2e per ALB-km. As the cruise industry faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, Royal Caribbean's future climate commitments and strategies will be crucial in addressing carbon emissions and aligning with global sustainability goals.
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Add to project| 2007 | 2008 | 2009 | 2010 | 2011 | 2012 | 2013 | 2016 | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 4,418,146,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | 4,417,173,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 0,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 | 00,000,000 |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | - | - | 0,000,000,000 | 0,000,000,000 |
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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.
Royal Caribbean is not committed to any reduction initiatives 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.
