Carnival Corp
Carnival's GHG Emissions Data Preview
In 2023, 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.
| Metric (tCO2e) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 - 2017 |
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Total Scope 1 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Market-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Location-Based | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
Total Scope 3 | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  a | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data. | 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.  b | Copy restricted. Please purchase to unlock this data.  c | 0000000 |
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Insights into Carnival's Operational Emissions
In 2023, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Carnival amounted to 9,648,000 metric 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 2022, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of Carnival increased by 12.42%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations. a b
Carnival's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 1
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Carnival's Scope 1 emissions?
In 2023, the total Scope 1 emissions of Carnival were 9,610,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Has Carnival reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Carnival's Scope 1 emissions have decreased by 9.74%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2022), Carnival's Scope 1 emissions increased by 12.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations. a b
What are Carnival's Scope 2 emissions?
In 2023, Carnival reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 38,000 tCO₂e using the location-based method. a
Has Carnival reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?
Since 2018, Carnival's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ( Location-Based) have decreased by 24.62%, reflecting a declining long-term trend in Scope 2 emissions over time. a d
Compared to the previous year (2022), Carnival's Scope 2 emissions (Location-Based) fell by 11.63% in 2023, showing that the company has made progress in taking action to reduce the climate impact of its energy consumption. a b
What methodology does Carnival use for Scope 2 reporting?
In 2023, Carnival reported its Scope 2 emissions 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 2023, Carnival reported 7,562,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) of Scope 3 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions, representing indirect emissions across its upstream and downstream value chain. a
The 2023 disclosure of Carnival includes a breakdown across 9 of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol, up from 0 in 2022, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chain a
Carnival's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time
- Total Scope 3
- Year-over-Year Change
What are Carnival's Scope 3 emissions?
In 2023, Carnival reported total Scope 3 emissions of 7,562,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e). a
Approximately 96.69% of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 3.31% came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment. a
What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Carnival disclose?
In 2023, Carnival reported emissions for 9 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 2023, the largest contributors to Carnival's Scope 3 emissions were: a
- Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 3,932,240 tCO₂e (52.16%)
- Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 1,739,260 tCO₂e (23.07%)
- Employee Commuting (Cat. 7): 680,580 tCO₂e (9.03%)
Carnival's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories
Insights into Carnival’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers
In 2023, Carnival reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 9,610,000 tCO₂e and total revenues of USD 21,593 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 445.05 tCO₂e 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 2023, Carnival reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 445.05 tCO₂e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 4.1 , 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 2023, Carnival ranked 25 out of 24 companies in its industry peer group, based on Scope 1 emissions intensity (measured in tCO₂e 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 2023, Carnival reported a total carbon footprint of 17,210,000 metric tons of CO₂ equivalent (tCO₂e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 100.54% increase compared to 2022, suggesting a rise in emissions across its operations or value chain. a b
The largest contributor to Carnival's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 55.84% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 43.94%. a