Plugging In: Carnival Corporation Celebrates Shore Power Launch at PortMiami After Exceeding Industry-Leading Milestone

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Carnival announced the launch of shore power at PortMiami, marking the first major cruise port on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard to provide this capability. Carnival Conquest was the first ship to plug into landside electrical power, representing a significant milestone in Carnival's emissions reduction strategy.

The company surpassed its 2030 shore power goal seven years ahead of schedule and now leads the industry with 67% of its fleet shore power-capable. Shore power can reduce total emissions by up to 98%, contributing to Carnival's goal of achieving net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. An additional 30 shore power connections will be installed onboard Carnival ships in the coming years.

Carnival's decarbonization strategy has resulted in over 10% reduction in total GHG emissions since 2011, despite a 30% increase in fleet capacity. The company continues to work with global ports to expand shore power infrastructure, aligning with broader sustainability goals.

Positive

• Carnival surpassed its 2030 shore power goal seven years ahead of schedule.
• 67% of Carnival's fleet is now shore power-capable.
• Shore power can reduce total emissions by up to 98%.
• Carnival is installing an additional 30 shore power connections onboard its ships.
• Total GHG emissions have been reduced by over 10% since 2011 despite a 30% increase in fleet capacity.
• PortMiami is the first major cruise port on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard to offer shore power connections at five cruise berths.

Negative

• Adoption of shore power remains to just 2% of cruise ports worldwide.
• The majority of ports are still not equipped to provide shore power.

Carnival Cruise Line to lead the charge as first PortMiami shore power connection

World's largest cruise company continues to outpace its fleetwide 2030 shore power target

MIAMI, June 17, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Shore power has arrived for ships docked at PortMiami, and today, Carnival Conquest represented Carnival Corporation & plc (NYSE/LSE: CCL; NYSE: CUK), the world's largest cruise company, at a celebratory event announcing it will be the first cruise ship to plug into landside electrical power at the cruise capital of the world.

Through an industry partnership between Miami-Dade County, Florida Power & Light Company and several cruise lines including Carnival Corporation, PortMiami is now the first major cruise port on the U.S. eastern seaboard offering shore power connections at five cruise berths.  

"This is an important milestone for our hometown and we're proud to support Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava and all county and port officials for their amazing partnership in bringing shore power to PortMiami," said Christine Duffy, president of Carnival Cruise Line. "We continue to implement important initiatives that have kept us ahead of our ambitious goals to reduce emissions, and this new shore power capability will allow our ships to rely on the electrical grid to power our ships while in port."

Carnival Conquest's selection for the inaugural connection at PortMiami comes on the heels of Carnival Corporation surpassing its 2030 shore power goal in 2023, seven years ahead of schedule. The company now leads the industry with 67% of its fleet shore power-capable, meaning it has twice as many ships able to "plug in" than there are ports equipped to provide shore power.

"Using shoreside electricity to power our ships in port is an integral part of our global strategy to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and minimize our environmental footprint," said Josh Weinstein, chief executive officer of Carnival Corporation & plc. "It's been over 20 years since our company first pioneered shore power for the cruise industry, yet adoption remains limited to just 2% of cruise ports worldwide. We applaud PortMiami for having the vision to recognize shore power as vital to the future of our industry and the planet, and for being at the forefront of their peer group in delivering this capability to cruise ships."

Energy Efficiency and Reduced Fuel Use
Shore power is an efficient way for cruise operators to switch off ship engines while in port and "plug in" to use energy from the local electric grid to power onboard systems and equipment. Using shore power can reduce total emissions by up to 98%, depending on the mix of energy sources. Carnival Corporation is committed to connecting to shoreside electricity in port when it is available and operationally feasible, and the company is working closely with ports around the world to prioritize investment in this important capability.

Carnival Corporation's current shore power achievements include:

• Two-thirds of the company's global fleet – 64 ships – are equipped with shore power capabilities and are ready to "plug in" where port connections to electric power are available.
• Nearly half of its global portfolio of world-class cruise lines boast fleets that are 100%, fully shore power-capable.
• An additional three ships will be outfitted with shore power capabilities this year, and a recent agreement with Switzerland-based technology company ABB Group will help install an additional 30 shore power connections onboard Carnival Corporation ships over the next few years.

Shore power is one of the many emission reduction technologies Carnival Corporation utilizes to reduce fuel use as part of its overall decarbonization strategy and pursuit of net zero GHG emissions by 2050. Thanks to the aggressive and ongoing actions taken to date throughout the fleet, Carnival Corporation is producing 10+% less total GHG emissions today than in 2011, despite increasing capacity by roughly 30% in that time.

For more information on the company's long-term sustainability vision and progress under its six focus areas – climate action; circular economy; sustainable tourism; good health and well-being; diversity, equity and inclusion; and biodiversity and conservation – visit Carnival Corporation's dedicated report website, CarnivalSustainability.com.

This release may include claims related to our greenhouse gas emissions reductions, goals, initiatives, accomplishments, and progress reports. Supporting data for such greenhouse gas emissions claims, including data verification information, is published in our Sustainability Reports on carnivalcorp.com/sustainability on an annual basis.

About Carnival Corporation & plc
Carnival Corporation & plc is the largest global cruise company and among the largest leisure travel companies, with a portfolio of world-class cruise lines – AIDA Cruises, Carnival Cruise Line, Costa Cruises, Cunard, Holland America Line, P&O Cruises (Australia), P&O Cruises (UK), Princess Cruises, and Seabourn.

Additional information can be found on www.carnivalcorp.com, www.aida.de, www.carnival.com, www.costacruise.com, www.cunard.com, www.hollandamerica.com, www.pocruises.com.au, www.pocruises.com, www.princess.com, and www.seabourn.com.

For information on Carnival Corporation's industry-leading sustainability initiatives, visit www.carnivalsustainability.com.

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FAQ

What milestone did Carnival achieve at PortMiami?

Carnival launched shore power at PortMiami, making it the first major cruise port on the U.S. Eastern Seaboard to provide this capability.

How many of Carnival 's ships are shore power-capable?

67% of Carnival ’s fleet is shore power-capable.

What is the emissions reduction potential of shore power?

Shore power can reduce total emissions by up to 98%.

How has Carnival progressed towards its 2030 shore power goal?

Carnival surpassed its 2030 shore power goal seven years ahead of schedule.

What are Carnival ’s long-term environmental goals?

Carnival aims to achieve net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

What percentage of cruise ports are currently equipped with shore power?

Only 2% of cruise ports worldwide are equipped with shore power.

What recent agreement did Carnival make to enhance shore power capabilities?

Carnival made an agreement with ABB Group to install an additional 30 shore power connections onboard its ships.

What has been the impact of Carnival 's decarbonization strategy on GHG emissions?

Carnival has reduced total GHG emissions by over 10% since 2011, despite increasing fleet capacity by 30%.