| NCLH announces sustainability goals

NORWEGIAN Cruise Line Holdings (NCLH) is taking action against climate change with the creation of a long-term strategy to reach carbon neutrality.

NCLH will reduce carbon intensity by minimising fuel consumption & increasing energy efficiency, identifying and investing in technology such as alternative fuels, and implementing a voluntary carbon offset program.

The company has also committed to offset three million metric tons of carbon dioxide equivalent, over the course of a three-year period beginning this year to help bridge the gap in its decarbonisation efforts until new technology becomes available.

“Our global sustainability program, Sail & Sustain, is centred around our commitment to drive a positive impact on society and the environment and our long-term climate action strategy reinforces this commitment and aligns with the vision of the Paris Agreement to achieve a climate neutral world,” said President & Chief Executive Frank Del Rio.

The strategy is part of a wider cruise sector focus on sustainability, also reflected in Royal Caribbean Group’s appointment of Silvia Garrigo as its Chief Environmental, Social & Governance Officer, and Carnival Corporation’s newly released 2030 goals (CW 24 Jun).

Pictured: Norwegian Bliss.