Virgin Voyages
Virgin Voyages, a subsidiary of the renowned Virgin Group, is a pioneering cruise line headquartered in the United States. Founded in 2014, the company has quickly established itself within the travel and leisure industry, focusing on redefining the cruise experience for adults. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, Virgin Voyages operates primarily in the Caribbean and Mediterranean regions. The cruise line offers a unique array of services, including luxurious accommodations, gourmet dining, and immersive entertainment, all designed to create a vibrant atmosphere at sea. Notable for its adults-only policy, Virgin Voyages aims to provide a more sophisticated and relaxed cruising experience. Since its inaugural voyage in 2020, the company has garnered attention for its modern fleet and commitment to environmental responsibility, positioning itself as a fresh alternative in the competitive cruise market.
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Virgin Voyages's score of 30 is higher than 87% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.
Virgin Voyages's reported carbon emissions
In 2023, Virgin Voyages reported carbon emissions of approximately 280,539,000 kg CO2e, all of which fall under Scope 1 emissions. This marks a significant increase from 2022, where total emissions were about 175,966,000 kg CO2e, comprising 3,600,000 kg CO2e from Scope 2 and a substantial 172,366,000 kg CO2e from Scope 3 emissions. The Scope 3 emissions primarily stemmed from business travel, employee commuting, and purchased goods and services. Despite the increase in emissions, Virgin Voyages has not publicly disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has committed to improving energy efficiency, as indicated by their Average Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships, which was reported at 0.0104 in 2023 and 0.011 in 2022. As a company headquartered in the US, Virgin Voyages is part of a broader industry context where cruise lines are increasingly scrutinised for their environmental impact. The lack of specific reduction targets highlights the ongoing challenges within the industry to address climate commitments effectively.
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| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 65,662,000 | - | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | 0,000,000 | - |
| Scope 3 | - | 000,000,000 | - |
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Virgin Voyages 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.
