In 2023, Royal Caribbean Cruises conducted an environmental assessment and disclosed corporate waste management data in accordance with recognized sustainability reporting standards.The company provided a breakdown of its waste by treatment method (recovery vs disposal), enabling greater transparency into its waste handling and environmental practices.
| Metric (tonnes) | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020-2019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Total Waste Generated | 34,840a | 27,850a | 6,490a | |
Total Waste Recovered | 34,840a | 27,850a | 6,490a | |
Total Hazardous Waste Generated | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
Non-Hazardous Waste Disposed | N/A | N/A | N/A |
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In 2023, Royal Caribbean Cruises generated a total of 34,840metric tonnes of waste.a
Of this amount, 100% of Royal Caribbean Cruises's total waste generated was recovered through methods such as recycling, reuse, or composting, while 0% was disposed of through landfilling, incineration, or combustion.a
In 2023, Royal Caribbean Cruises reported a total waste generation of 34,840 metric tonnes, of which 100% was recovered through recycling, reuse, or composting.This high recovery rate suggests that Royal Caribbean Cruises has implemented strong circular economy practices and actively prioritizes sustainable waste management.a
Since 2019, Royal Caribbean Cruises's total waste generation increased by 63.8%, including a 25.1%increase in 2023, indicating a persistent upward trend that may reflect scaling operations, inefficiencies in resource use, or a lack of effective waste minimization practices.a
Over the same period, Royal Caribbean Cruises's waste recovery rate remained stable both in the long term and in 2023, suggesting limited progress, or consistent recovery performance, without major shifts in strategy.a
Overall, Royal Caribbean Cruises's waste generation is rising, yet its recovery rates have remained stagnant. This suggests that the company’s operational growth is not being matched by parallel improvements in its waste treatment practices, potentially increasing its environmental footprint.