Norwegian shipping company, Havila Voyages, has revealed pioneering plans to eliminate emissions from its cruises by 2030.
- The company aims to achieve carbon neutrality by 2028 using its existing fleet, an ambitious but feasible goal.
- Bent Martini, CEO of Havila Voyages, emphasised the company’s commitment through successful emission-free sails already conducted.
- Innovative measures include replacing natural gas with biogas and striving for zero emissions through advanced fuel technology.
- Efforts to minimise environmental impact also focus on reducing onboard food waste significantly.
Havila Voyages, a notable Norwegian cruise line, has set an ambitious course to become emission-free by 2030. The company has outlined its strategic path towards carbon neutrality by 2028 and ultimate zero emissions using the current fleet. According to CEO Bent Martini, this initiative is not only possible but already underway as demonstrated by recent achievements.
Martini has highlighted a landmark moment for the company when it made history by sailing into the Geirangerfjord UNESCO World Heritage Site without emissions, four years ahead of national regulatory requirements. This achievement underscores the company’s proactive approach to sustainable tourism and shipping.
Central to Havila’s strategy is the plan to progressively replace natural gas with biogas, aiming to achieve carbon neutrality by 2028. Thereafter, the transition to emission-free fuels such as hydrogen is set to drive the company towards its 2030 goal of zero emissions, utilising its current vessels.
Furthermore, Havila Voyages is pioneering efforts to reduce the environmental impact of its operations by addressing food waste aboard its ships. The company’s target is to limit food waste to 75 grams per person per day, which translates to a reduction of 60 tons of food waste per year by eliminating buffet-style dining.
Achieving this sustainable food target was realised this year, as confirmed by CEO Bent Martini, who commended the team’s innovative food concepts and conscious guest participation for this success. “Meeting our target of 75 grams of food waste across four fully operational ships, means we can reduce food waste by 60 tons per year,” he stated.
Havila Voyages is setting new standards in the cruise industry with its comprehensive approach to sustainability and emission reduction.
