Carnival Corporation has developed solutions for sustainability with regard to its fleet operations. In 2018, the company announced it achieved its 25% carbon reduction goal three years ahead of schedule, and is on track with its nine other 2020 sustainability targets for reducing its environmental footprint, while enhancing the health, safety and security of its guests and crew members, and ensuring sustainable business practices among its nine brands, business partners and suppliers.
As part of its focus on sustainable operations, Carnival Corporation has installed Advanced Air Quality Systems on more than 70 ships in its fleet and expects 85% of its global fleet to be installed with the technology by 2020, enabling cleaner air emissions from ships. The company also adopted LNG, the world's cleanest burning fossil fuel, with a total of 11 next-generation “green” cruise ships able to be powered by LNG in port and at sea, including the world’s first ship of this kind – AIDAnova – which was delivered in December 2018.
In addition, more than 40% of the company's fleet has "cold ironing" capabilities, enabling ships to use shoreside electric power where available while in port. The company has also implemented broad initiatives to optimize onboard energy usage and innovative hull designs and coatings to reduce fuel consumption by minimizing frictional drag.
Carnival has also made its Advanced Air Quality Systems highly functional in the small confines of a cruise ship. Advanced Air Quality Systems, commonly referred to as “scrubbers,” have been used for decades on land as a proven and effective way to significantly reduce sulfur oxide (SOx) and particulate matter produced by an engine’s operation.
A new study that includes a third-party analysis by DNV GL, a leading classification society and recognized advisor for the maritime industry, shows that the company’s Advanced Air Quality Systems are a safe and effective means for compliance with the International Maritime Organization's (IMO) 2020 requirements, which include regulations for cleaner air emissions and strict wash-water quality standards.
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