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Cruise industry commits to cut emissions
Cruise lines have pledged to become cleaner and greener by aiming for a 40% reduction in carbon emissions by 2030.
Improvements by CLIA member lines will be met by ‘innovative technologies for energy efficiency.’
This will come from improvements in ship design and propulsion, as the industry marked a milestone this month with the launch of AIDAnova, the first LNG powered cruise ship.
"While LNG ships principally address pollution, there is a corresponding benefit for carbon emissions reduction," CLIA said.
The 40% reduction target will be measured from a 2008 baseline, and calculated on total carbon emissions, total ship berths and total distance traveled.
"Today’s announcement is a tribute to cross-industry collaboration and a shared commitment to environmental sustainability. We aspire to a carbon-free shipping industry by the end of the century," said Arnold Donald, CEO of Carnival Corp and global chairman of CLIA.
The trade group will report annually on emissions reduction progress.
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