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Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd

Common Name
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings
Country
United States
Sector
Consumer Cyclical
Industry
Travel Services
Employees
41,700
Ticker
NCLH
Exchange
NEW YORK STOCK EXCHANGE, INC.
Description
Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd. is a prominent player in the travel and leisure industry, primarily focused on delivering unique and memorable cruise experiences. The company operates under three ...

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's GHG Emissions Data Preview

In 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings 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).

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings has also provided a category-level breakdown for 8 out of 15 Scope 3 emissions categories, offering greater transparency into its value chain emissions.

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Total Scope 1
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Total Scope 2
Market-Based
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Location-Based
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Total Scope 3
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Total Scope 1 Revenue Intensity (tCO2e/$M)
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Verified Sources Behind Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’s Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Data

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a. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Verification report 2024
a. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Verification report 2024
b. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Sustainability Report 2023
b. Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Sustainability Report 2023

Insights into Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Operational Emissions

In 2024, the total operational greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions ofNorwegian Cruise Line Holdings amounted to3,248,298metric 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 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdingsincreased by 2.54%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing its emissions from its core operations.ab

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240850 k1.7 M2.55 M3.4 MtCO2e-46%-1%+96%+13%+3%
  • Total Scope 1
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 1 emissions?

In 2024, the total Scope 1 emissions of Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings were 3,242,719 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Has Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reduced its Scope 1 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 1 emissions have increased by 20.6%, reflecting a rising long-term trend in Scope 1 emissions over time.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 1 emissions increased by 2.53%, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from its directly owned or controlled operations.ab

What are Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 2 emissions?

In 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 7,204 tCOâ‚‚e using the market-based method and 5,579 tCOâ‚‚e using the location-based method.a

Has Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reduced its Scope 2 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 2 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions (Location-Based)have remained relatively stable, indicating that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its energy consumption footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year(2023), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 2 emissions(Location-Based) rose by 14.77% in 2024, suggesting that the company faced challenges in reducing emissions from purchased electricity and energyab

What methodology does Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings use for Scope 2 reporting?

In 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported its Scope 2 emissions using the market-based method and using the location-based method.a

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 2 Emissions Over Time

20192020202120222023202402 k4 k6 k8 ktCO2e
  • Total Scope 2 Location-Based
  • Total Scope 2 Market-Based

Insights into Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Value Chain Emissions

In 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported 1,897,656 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 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings includes a breakdown across 8of the 15 Scope 3 categories defined by the GHG Protocol,up from 7 in 2023, reflecting improved emissions accounting practices and greater transparency across the company's value chaina

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions Over Time

2019202020212022202320240700 k1.4 M2.1 M2.8 MtCO2e-50%-10%+166%+17%-29%
  • Total Scope 3
  • Year-over-Year Change

What are Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported total Scope 3 emissions of 1,897,656 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e).a

Approximately 100%of these emissions originated from upstream activities such as purchased goods and capital goods, while 0%came from downstream activities like product use, distribution, and end-of-life treatment.a

Has Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reduced its Scope 3 emissions over time?

Since 2019, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 3 emissionshave remained relatively stable, indicating that Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's emissions have plateaued with no significant change in its value chain footprint.ab

Compared to the previous year (2023), Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 3 emissions decreased by 28.55%, highlighting the company's efforts to lower indirect emissions from its value chain.ab

What categories of Scope 3 emissions does Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings disclose?

In 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings 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 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 3 emissions?

In 2024, the largest contributors to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 3 emissions were:a

  • Purchased Goods and Services (Cat. 1): 935,889 tCOâ‚‚e(49.32%)
  • Fuel- and Energy-Related Services (Cat. 3): 641,224 tCOâ‚‚e(33.79%)
  • Capital Goods (Cat. 2): 189,907 tCOâ‚‚e(10.01%)

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 3 Emissions by Categories

Fuel- andEnergy-RelatedServices (Cat. 3)(33.8%)Purchased Goods andServices (Cat. 1)(49.3%)Capital Goods(Cat. 2)(10.0%)

Insights into Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings’s GHG Emissions Intensity Compared to Industry Peers

In 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported Scope 1 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions of 3,242,719 tCOâ‚‚e and total revenues of USD 9,480 millions. This translates into an emissions intensity of 342.07 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD.a

Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Scope 1 Emissions Intensity Compared to Peers

1002,000100,0002,000,00050,000,000Scope 1 Emissions (tCO2e)5002,0005,00020,00050,000Revenues (Millions of USD)LRoyal Caribbean CruisesYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,696,852 tCO2eRevenue: $M 16,485Scope 1 Intensity: 345.58 tCO2e/$MTravel + LeisureYear: 2024Scope 1: 56,937 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,864Scope 1 Intensity: 14.74 tCO2e/$MAcademy Sports and OutdoorsYear: 2024Scope 1: 11,972 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,933Scope 1 Intensity: 2.02 tCO2e/$MAbercrombie & FitchYear: 2023Scope 1: 8,275 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,281Scope 1 Intensity: 1.93 tCO2e/$MTaylor Morrison HomeYear: 2024Scope 1: 7,460 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,168Scope 1 Intensity: 0.91 tCO2e/$MSonoco ProductsYear: 2024Scope 1: 637,605 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,305Scope 1 Intensity: 120.18 tCO2e/$MLevi Strauss & CoYear: 2023Scope 1: 10,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 6,179Scope 1 Intensity: 1.62 tCO2e/$MGreifYear: 2024Scope 1: 625,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,355Scope 1 Intensity: 143.52 tCO2e/$MBrinker InternationalYear: 2025Scope 1: 140,893 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,384Scope 1 Intensity: 26.17 tCO2e/$MSkechers USAYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,854 tCO2eRevenue: $M 8,969Scope 1 Intensity: 1.77 tCO2e/$MAirbnbYear: 2023Scope 1: 1,303 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,916Scope 1 Intensity: 0.13 tCO2e/$MRush EnterprisesYear: 2022Scope 1: 42,324 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,102Scope 1 Intensity: 5.96 tCO2e/$MBooking HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 2,268 tCO2eRevenue: $M 23,749Scope 1 Intensity: 0.10 tCO2e/$MBrunswickYear: 2024Scope 1: 82,745 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,237Scope 1 Intensity: 15.80 tCO2e/$MCarnivalYear: 2024Scope 1: 9,680,000 tCO2eRevenue: $M 25,021Scope 1 Intensity: 386.88 tCO2e/$MVFYear: 2025Scope 1: 29,274 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,505Scope 1 Intensity: 3.08 tCO2e/$MBoyd GamingYear: 2024Scope 1: 54,173 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,930Scope 1 Intensity: 13.78 tCO2e/$MBath & Body WorksYear: 2024Scope 1: 17,164 tCO2eRevenue: $M 7,307Scope 1 Intensity: 2.35 tCO2e/$MSealed AirYear: 2024Scope 1: 158,005 tCO2eRevenue: $M 5,393Scope 1 Intensity: 29.30 tCO2e/$MCrocsYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,098 tCO2eRevenue: $M 4,102Scope 1 Intensity: 1.00 tCO2e/$MLLLight & WonderYear: 2024Scope 1: 4,345 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,188Scope 1 Intensity: 1.36 tCO2e/$MH & R BlockYear: 2024Scope 1: 22,993 tCO2eRevenue: $M 3,610Scope 1 Intensity: 6.37 tCO2e/$MExpedia GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 5,534 tCO2eRevenue: $M 13,691Scope 1 Intensity: 0.40 tCO2e/$MGlobal Business Travel GroupYear: 2024Scope 1: 425 tCO2eRevenue: $M 2,423Scope 1 Intensity: 0.18 tCO2e/$MWayfairYear: 2024Scope 1: 15,947 tCO2eRevenue: $M 11,851Scope 1 Intensity: 1.35 tCO2e/$MNorwegian Cruise Line HoldingsYear: 2024Scope 1: 3,242,719 tCO2eRevenue: $M 9,480Scope 1 Intensity: 342.07 tCO2e/$M

How does Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's GHG emissions intensity compare to its peers?

In 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported a Scope 1 emissions intensity of 342.07 tCOâ‚‚e per millions USD. Compared to the peer group median of 2.35, this places the company above its industry benchmark, indicating it is less carbon-efficient than most competitors.a

Where does Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings rank on GHG emissions intensity within its industry?

In 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings ranked 24 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 Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings among the least efficient performers, with one of the highest emissions intensities in its sector.a

Insights into Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's Total Carbon Footprint

In 2024, Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings reported a total carbon footprint of 5,145,954 metric tons of COâ‚‚ equivalent (tCOâ‚‚e) across Scope 1, Scope 2, and Scope 3 emissions. This represents a 11.64% decrease compared to 2023, indicating progress in reducing its overall greenhouse gas output.ab

The largest contributor to Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings's total carbon footprint was Scope 1 emissions, accounting for 63.01% of the company's total carbon footprint, followed by Scope 3 emissions at 36.88%.a

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