Sustainability- Carnival Corporation's Way of Doing Business

Carnival’s approach to sustainability is a full-time commitment; it is not a cost of doing business, it is a way of doing business. We at Carnival Corporation & plc believe that sustainability is about preserving our environment, respecting our employees and communities, and returning value to our shareholders. Sustainability is not a cost of doing business; it is a way of doing business. As one of the largest vacation companies in the world, Carnival has been committed since our inception to operating responsibly.

We recognize that our success is tied to protecting the environment, safeguarding and developing our workforce, strengthening stakeholder relationships, enhancing the port communities that we visit and maintaining our fiscal strength. We also recognize that, in today’s business climate, the viability of our business as well as our reputation depends on being more sustainable and transparent.

For more information on our sustainability efforts, visit our sustainability site here.

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Volunteering & Community
Carnival Corporation Team Members Around the World Unite To Celebrate International Coastal Cleanup Day
In celebration of the 41st International Coastal Cleanup Day, team members from Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), the world’s largest cruise company, reaffirmed their commitment to marine stewardship and coastal communities through a series of volunteer cleanup events
Environment
Carnival Corporation Sets New Greenhouse Gas Emissions Intensity Reduction Target
Carnival Corporation’s progress, detailed in its newly published 2025 Sustainability Report, is driven by a comprehensive decarbonization strategy focused on operational improvements, energy efficiency investments and low-GHG power generation.
Corporate Responsibility
Carnival Corporation Expands Surplus Meal Donation Program to The Bahamas
One year after celebrating the grand opening of Celebration Key on Grand Bahama Island, Carnival Corporation (NYSE: CCL), the world’s largest cruise company, has another reason to celebrate, today launching its surplus meal donation program in The Bahamas.
Responsible Production & the Circular Economy
Carnival Corporation Expands Surplus Meal Donation Program to the Dominican Republic
Carnival Corporation today announced the expansion of its surplus meal donation program to the Dominican Republic, marking the second Latin American country to join the company’s initiative to safely redirect prepared, unserved meals to local communities where its ships visit.
Energy & Infrastructure
Carnival Corporation Expands Shore Power Commitment
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, is advancing its commitment to shore power infrastructure as construction progresses on a major electrification project in Whittier, Alaska, roughly 90 minutes southeast of Anchorage.
Environment
Carnival Corporation’s ‘Less Left Over’ Strategy Beats Targets, Delivers Significant Food Waste Reduction Progress
Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world’s largest cruise company, today announced it achieved a 44% reduction in unit food waste in 2024 compared to 2019 levels, surpassing its 2025 40% reduction target a full year ahead of schedule
AI & Technology
Carnival Corporation Helping To Drive Significant Operational Efficiencies With Advanced Hull Technology & Enhanced Hull Maintenance
arnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, is advancing greater fuel efficiency for propulsion through innovative hull designs and new hardware and technology, along with underwater drone inspection and cleaning trials.
Environment
Carnival Corporation’s Holland America and Princess Alaska Operations Close Summer Season With Significant Environmental Contributions
As the 2024 tour season in Alaska closes, Carnival Corporation proudly reflects on its significant environmental contributions.
AI & Technology
AIDA Cruises Tests Further Biofuels
In the port of Rotterdam yesterday, AIDA Cruises, one of Carnival Corporation’s world-class cruise lines, refueled its AIDAprima cruise ship for the first time using 100% renewable Bio Marine Fuel as part of a pilot project to evaluate the fuel performance
Environment
Carnival Corporation’s Alaska Land Operations Stay Local To Help State’s Seafood Industry, Fisheries
Carnival Corporation’s land and sea operations for Holland America Line and Princess Cruises in Alaska are taking a two-pronged approach to help mitigate the downturn's effects in one of the state’s primary industries.

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