Carnival Corporation & plc has this week highlighted the fact that it was "well represented" at last month's annual
Port of Seattle Green Gateway Awards, with three of its cruise line brands being recognized for environmental excellence.
Carnival Cruise Line,
Holland America Line and
Princess Cruises were all acknowledged at the Cruise Annual All Agency Pre-Season Reception at the World Trade Center Seattle, which lauded companies that prioritize effective environmental stewardship.
Carnival Corporation's three brands that regularly visit the Port of Seattle each received the Green Gateway Partner Award at the recent luncheon ceremony, which gathered major industry leaders from throughout the region.
Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line won the Program Innovator Award for its waste reduction incentive program, and the Technology Innovator Award went to Holland America for its early adoption of a fuel treatment system that conserves fuel and reduces air emissions. The ceremony specifically commended the Carnival Corporation brands for their environmental initiatives and programs that go above and beyond current regulations and industry standards.
"As a global corporation and across all 10 of our industry-leading cruise line brands, we are firmly committed to responsible sustainability practices to protect and maintain healthy oceans, seas and ports of call," said
Roger Frizzell, chief communications officer for Carnival Corporation. "It is not just an operating necessity - one that involves oversight from our corporation's Board of Directors - but it is the right thing to do."
The annual ceremony honours industry leaders as judged by independent analysts from EA Engineering, Science and Technology, Inc., and is part of the Port of Seattle's commitment to promoting sustainable practices in regional cruising.
2016 Green Gateway Partners Awards - Winners
Carnival Cruise Line
Port of Seattle explained: "Carnival Cruise Line has undertaken a variety of environmental initiatives that exceed regulations and industry standards. For example, Carnival's use of fuel efficiency practices, waste reduction, partnership with The Nature Conservancy, and ISO 14001 certification illustrate exemplary environmental performance. Additionally, Carnival Cruise Line's friendly competition and incentive program for its Environmental Team members has led to continuous improvement in waste reduction and recycling, which warrants the Program Innovator Award."
Celebrity Cruises
Port of Seattle said: "Celebrity Cruises demonstrated a variety of environmental stewardship efforts that exceed regulations and industry standards. Your application shows impressive measurable results in reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Use of fuel efficiency measures, wastewater management, water conservation practices, waste reduction/recycling, chemical controls, and ISO 14001 certification* illustrate Celebrity Cruises’ exemplary environmental performance."
Holland America Line
Port of Seattle commented: "Holland America Line's use of scrubbers and shore power, waste reduction efforts, and ISO 14001 certification illustrate exemplary environmental performance. We are also recognizing Holland America Line with the Technology Innovator award. Holland America Line has made significant capital investments in its Seattle-based fleet which has resulted in year over year reductions in fuel use and resultant greenhouse gases. They have also installed IPCO Power Fuel Treatment systems which are designed to enhance combustion, lower emissions, improve fuel economy, extend engine overhaul intervals and lower overall operating costs."
Norwegian Cruise Line
Port of Seattle explained: "Princess Cruises demonstrated a variety of environmental stewardship efforts that exceed regulations and industry standards. Norwegian Cruise Lines' measurable environmental targets to reduce fuel use, wastewater, water use and solid waste, along with ISO 14001 certification, illustrate your exemplary environmental performance."
Princess Cruises
Port of Seattle stated: "Princess Cruises demonstrated a variety of environmental stewardship efforts that exceed regulations and industry standards. Princess Cruises' use of shore power, fuel efficiency measures, wastewater management, water conservation practices, waste reduction/recycling, environmentally preferable purchasing, and ISO 14001 certification illustrate your exemplary environmental performance."
Royal Caribbean International
Port of Seattle said: "Royal Caribbean Cruises demonstrated a variety of environmental stewardship efforts that exceed regulations and industry standards. Your application shows impressive measurable results in reducing greenhouse gas emissions, water use and waste generation. Additionally, wastewater management, chemical controls, and ISO 14001 certification illustrate Royal Caribbean Cruises' exemplary environmental performance."
