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.
DitchCarbon Score
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Virgin Voyages's score of 14 is lower than 99% 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, a significant increase from about 198,627,000 kg CO2e in 2022 and about 65,662,000 kg CO2e in 2021. All reported emissions fall under Scope 1, which includes direct emissions from owned or controlled sources. Despite the rising emissions, Virgin Voyages has not disclosed specific reduction targets or initiatives aimed at decreasing their carbon footprint. The company has implemented measures to enhance energy efficiency, as indicated by their Average Energy Efficiency Design Index (EEDI) for new ships, which was approximately 0.0104 in 2023, 0.011 in 2022, and 0.0108 in 2021. As a company headquartered in the US, Virgin Voyages is part of an industry increasingly focused on sustainability and climate commitments, yet specific pledges or targets have not been publicly outlined.
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Add to project| 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scope 1 | 65,662,000 | 000,000,000 | 000,000,000 |
| Scope 2 | - | - | - |
| Scope 3 | - | - | - |
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Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks
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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.
