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Industry commitments, cruise line initiatives, and green ship technologies
Holland America Becomes Only Cruise Line Certified Sustainable for Alaska Seafood
Holland America Line has been awarded Responsible Fisheries Management (RFM) certification — making it the first and only cruise line to achieve this credential by serving only fresh, certified sustainable and traceable wild Alaska seafood.
Royal Caribbean Group 2021 Seastainability Report
Royal Caribbean Group released its 2021 sustainability report, providing an update on the Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework and activities across its three brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises.
Hurtigruten Group Launches ESG Report
Hurtigruten Group opens its books on emissions and social responsibility and commits to science-based targets in its new ESG report. The report offers an in-depth review of Hurtigruten Group’s path towards sustainable travel in the future.
Virgin Voyages Releases First Brand Impact Report
Virgin Voyages shared its first brand impact report, documenting how the cruise line plans to deliver on its promises of delivering one of the best holidays at sea while making a positive difference for people and the planet.
Ponant Eyes Carbon Neutral Ship
Ponant is getting closer to building a new concept cruise ship that will be carbon neutral, according to CEO Hervé Gastinel.“We want the most modern fleet with the best technology aboard,” Gastinel noted.
Avalon Plans Greener River Voyages
Avalon Waterways introduces its green Lighthouse Project to protect the rivers it sails on. The Lighthouse Project focuses on three main categories, with the mission of nurturing a culture of care and sustainability that extends to its guests: Planet, People, and Places.
