Royal Caribbean Group signed a maritime declaration with the Finnish government, represented by the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Employment (MEAE) and Meyer Turku Oy, to chart the way forward for innovative and sustainable shipbuilding in Finland.
The declaration announces the following actions:
- Preparing a roadmap for the production of climate-neutral ships in Finland. The roadmap is part of the maritime industry’s green transition.
- Strengthening the innovation of Meyer Turku, Royal Caribbean Group and the maritime industry.
- Supporting networking to curb economic challenges, develop new solutions and secure the long-term viability of the maritime industry.
- Assembling a digital demonstration of a climate-neutral ship as part of the sustainable maritime industry development program of the Ministry of Labor and Economy.
- Strengthening the innovation of Meyer Turku, Royal Caribbean Group and the maritime industry.
- Piloting and testing new innovations and technologies on Royal Caribbean Group ships.
This partnership also advances Royal Caribbean Group’s Destination Net Zero strategy to decarbonize its operations by 2050 and its near- and medium-term targets, including reducing carbon intensity by double digits by 2025 compared to 2019 and the introduction of a net-zero cruise ship by 2035.
This new partnership sets the stage for future innovations and allows us and the maritime industry to continue pursuing sustainability at the highest level
stated Jason Liberty, president and CEO of Royal Caribbean Group.
