The Cruise Lines International Association (CLIA) announced a global cruise industry commitment to reduce the rate of carbon emissions across the industry fleet by 40% by 2030. Through this, cruise has become the first maritime industry which makes a joint carbon emissions commitment to sustainability on the seas.
The commitment to reduce the rate of global fleet emissions by 40% is the outcome of a collaborative process designed to build consensus among cruise line leadership.
Progress toward the 40% target will be measured against a 2008 fleet baseline, and emissions rates will be calculated based on the industry fleet’s total carbon emissions, total ship berths and total distance traveled.
An annual report is planned to be delivered by CLIA on the industry’s progress toward the commitment.
We aspire to the International Maritime Organization’s vision of a carbon-free shipping industry by the end of the century. Our commitment to a 40 percent reduction in the rate of emissions by 2030 is a strong first step toward realizing that vision.
Arnold Donald, Global CLIA Chairman and President & CEO of Carnival Corporation & PLC., stated in the recent announcement by the association.
While CLIA Cruise Lines each have responsible and sustainable programs to reduce waste and preserve and protect the oceans, the commitment to reduce the rate of carbon emissions is a significant initiative they have taken together to reduce GHG Emissions.
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Innovative technologies will be the key element for energy efficiency in ship design and propulsion.
The industry’s first liquified natural gas (LNG)-powered ship was recently launched, and some 25 LNG powered ships are expected to fully operate by 2025.
LNG powered vessels generates considerably fewer emissions than conventional marine fuels.
