Royal Caribbean

Royal Caribbean's reported carbon emissions

Royal Caribbean, a US-based company operating in the sea and coastal water transportation services industry, reported approximately 11.38 billion kg CO2e in total emissions for 2023. This figure encompasses Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. **Emissions Breakdown for 2023:** * **Scope 1:** Approximately 5.38 billion kg CO2e. * **Scope 2:** Approximately 10.22 million kg CO2e (market-based). * **Scope 3:** Approximately 5.99 billion kg CO2e. **Historical Emissions Data:** * In 2022, total emissions were approximately 4.99 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 emissions at about 4.98 billion kg CO2e and Scope 2 emissions at around 10.17 million kg CO2e. * For 2021, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2.58 billion kg CO2e, and Scope 2 emissions were about 10.90 million kg CO2e. * In 2020, Scope 1 emissions were approximately 2.49 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 2 emissions at about 8.69 million kg CO2e. * 2019 saw total emissions of approximately 9.64 billion kg CO2e, with Scope 1 at about 4.82 billion kg CO2e and Scope 3 at approximately 4.80 billion kg CO2e. **Climate Commitments and Initiatives:** Royal Caribbean has demonstrated a commitment to reducing its environmental impact. In 2016, the company established a goal to reduce its greenhouse gas emissions by 35% by 2020, in partnership with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF). This target encompassed both Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions. The company also tracks emissions intensity, reporting approximately 114.79 kg CO2e per APCD (available passenger cruise day) and 0.227 kg CO2e per ALB-km in 2023. These metrics provide context for their operational efficiency and carbon footprint.