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Carnival Corp
Carnival's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2024, Carnival completed a corporate carbon footprint assessment and publicly disclosed its greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions according to the GHG Protocol, covering Scope 1 (direct emissions from owned or controlled sources), Scope 2 (indirect emissions from purchased energy) and Scope 3 (indirect emissions across the value chain).
Carnival has also provided a category-level breakdown for 9 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | 0000000 |
Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M) | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | 0000000 |
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Insights into Carnival's Operational Emissions
In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofCarnival amounted to9,714,000metric tons of CO2 equivalent.This figure includes both direct emissions from owned or controlled sources (Scope 1) and indirect emissions from purchased energy (Scope 2).a
Compared to 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Carnivalincreased by 0.68%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.a
Carnival's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Carnival's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Carnival were 9,680,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Has Carnival reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Carnival's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.73%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), Carnival's Scope 1 emissions remained relatively stable, indicating that Carnival's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its operational footprint.a
What are Carnival's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2024, Carnival reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 49,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 34,000 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a
Has Carnival reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Carnival's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have decreased by 27.55%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time.ac
Compared to the previous year(2023), Carnival's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) fell by 10.53% in 2024, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption.a
What methodology does Carnival use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2024, Carnival reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a
Carnival's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 2 Location-Based
- Total Scope 2 Market-Based
Insights into Carnival's Value Chain Emissions
In 2024, Carnival reported 8,671,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain.a
The 2024 disclosure of Carnival includes a breakdown across 8of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,down from 9 in 2023, indicating a decline in reporting granularity and reduced insight into the company's full value chain emissions.a
Carnival's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Carnival's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, Carnival reported total Scope 3 emissions of 8,671,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a
Approximately 97.98%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 2.02%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a
Has Carnival reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?
Since 2019, Carnival's Scope 3 emissionshave decreased by 10.96%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 3 emissions over time.a
Compared to the previous year (2023), Carnival's Scope 3 emissions increased by 14.67%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions across its value chain.a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Carnival disclose?
In 2024, Carnival reported emissions for 8 out of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol.a
This partial disclosure allows for some insight into the company's indirect impacts.
What are the main sources of Carnival's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2024, the largest contributors to Carnival's Scope 3 emissions were:a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 4,248,790 tCOâ‚‚e(49.49%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 2,167,750 tCOâ‚‚e(25.25%)
- Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 1,040,520 tCOâ‚‚e(12.12%)
Carnival's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Carnival’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2024, Carnival reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,680,000 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 25,021 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 386.88 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a
Carnival's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers
How does Carnival's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?
In 2024, Carnival reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 386.88 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.21, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a
Where does Carnival rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?
In 2024, Carnival ranked 26 out of 25 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD).a
This places Carnival among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a
Insights into Carnival's Total Carbon Footprint
In 2024, Carnival reported a total carbon footprint of 18,385,000 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 6.83% increase compared to 2023, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain.a
The largest contributor to Carnival's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 52.65% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 47.16%.a