Our ESG Goals

GOAL
TARGET
2022 PROGRESS
STATUS
Emissions Reduction

Achieve net zero GHG emissions

Reduce our carbon intensity by double digits from 2019 baseline

Net-zero cruise ship

2050

2025

2035

  • Began reviewing and evaluating the Science-Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Maritime Sector Decarbonization methodology published in Nov. 2022 and assessing its application in our target-setting practices
  • Implemented energy- and fuel-efficiency advancements
  • Finalized supply chains for new liquefied natural gas-powered ships
  • New shore power agreements in progress in key destinations, including Galveston and Miami
  • Continued implementing initiatives for voyage and vessel operational efficiency, underwater hull performance, and energy savings
  • Became a strategic partner in the Mærsk Mc-Kinney Møller Center for Zero Carbon Shipping
  • Joint declaration with the Finnish Government and the Meyer Turku Oy shipyard for maritime green transition
  • First Movers Commitment for green shipping corridors in Pacific Northwest
  • OceanLeaf research project for net-zero ship
  • Renewable diesel pilot in California

Early stages

On track

Early stages

Water and Wastewater Management

Increase or maintain 90% potable water production and reduce potable water bunkering in vulnerable areas

100% of fleet equipped with Advanced Wastewater Purification systems

100% of fleet equipped with IMP and USCG Certified Systems for ballast water

2025

2025

2025

  • Produced 94% of freshwater used onboard1
  • Avoided bunkering in water-stressed areas
  • 92% equipped with IMO Certified
  • 100% equipped
  • 67% equipped with USCG Certified

On track

On track

On track

Waste Management

Reduce solid waste offloaded to landfill by 90% from the 2007 baseline

2025

  • Reached 91% reduction from 2007 baseline
  • Expanded use of green hubs for recycling, reuse or energy recapture

Complete

Circular Economy

Reduce 100% of single-use plastic

2025

  • 60% reduction
  • Launched phase three of our initiative after returning to full service

On track

Sustainable Sourcing

Source 100% cage-free eggs globally

Source 100% of chicken for U.S. operations from Global Animal Partnership Certified suppliers

Source 100% gestation-crate-free globally

Source 90% Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certified wild-caught seafood and source 75% Aquaculture Stewardship Council (ASC) certified farm-raised seafood.

Obtain MSC and ASC chain of custody certification for our ships

2025

2025

2025

2025

2023

  • 52% sourced
  • 20% sourced
  • 15% sourced
  • 83% of MSC certified wild-caught seafood sourced and 75% of ASC certified farm-raised seafood sourced
  • Work conducted to develop chain of custody certification

On track

On track

On track

On track

On track

Destination Stewardship and Community Development

Advance destination stewardship and community development through partnerships, initiatives and responsible practices

2026

  • Held multi-stakeholder workshop to identify key areas of impact

Early stages

Responsible Tourism

60% certification of RCG Global tours to CSTC standards

Support sustainable and resilient ocean communities, employee engagement and volunteering through the implementation of our Blue Green PromiseSM

2026

2024

  • Joint work with teams to develop 2026 target
  • 39% of tours certified as of end-of-year 2022
  • Implemented cultural and historical education activities for guests with local community participation in Labadee, Haiti
  • Implemented environmental improvements supporting conservation and efficiency at Perfect Day at CocoCay and Labadee sites
  • Supported student development through mentoring programs in South Florida — including Kids and the Power of Work (KAPOW) and Big Brothers Big Sisters — and our STEM for Oceans program in the Caribbean

On track

Early stages

Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

Form an executive DEI Council chaired by CEO

Review gender pay equity annually for all global employees, including shipboard crew

Implement program to include diverse suppliers in the procurement process and increase diverse supplier spend aligned with ESG and DEI goals

2023

2024

  • Council formed
  • U. S. review completed; results published

Complete

On track

Early stages

Human Rights

Publish updated human rights policy and conduct human rights impact assessments

2025

  • Engaged with strategic partner and internal stakeholders; began developing roadmap for 2025 completion

On track

Enterprise Risk Management

Integrate ESG risksinto enterprise risk management

2023

  • Started developing baseline of current state of risk management and evaluating ESG risk priority areas
  • Mapped climate risks to risk owners and began assessing current and emerging risks to develop action plan

On track

Transparency

Increase auditability of ESG data and improve climate-related disclosures

2022

  • Increased number of 3rd-party verified metrics from 2021 ESG report
  • Published TCFD report in 2023

Complete

1For Celebrity Cruises and Royal Caribbean International only. Silversea Cruises will integrate in the near future.