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02/25/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 02/25/2026 11:04
Host MSC Cruises presents in-depth analysis of its workings
MSC Cruises will have a fleet of 33 ships by 2033, and its sister company Explora Journeys will have six luxury vessels by 2028.
Linden Coppell, VP sustainability & ESG at MSC Cruises, explained on board MSC Splendida: "We place sustainability at the heart of everything we do".
Her presentation covered topics including how the company has implemented impressive operational measures, including full food-waste management, onboard water production via desalination, and its continuous focus on energy efficiency and innovation.
In terms of shore power, the company made 223 connections using 11,851MWh worldwide during the year. Northern European ports are up there when it comes to connectivity with Southampton being cited as a top port for connections (28) alongside Valletta (33) and Miami (24).
For MSC Cruises' path to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, it says it is committed to pursuing a credible, robust and transparent energy transition plan focusing on three main decarbonisation levers: ship and engine technology; operational efficiency; and renewable fuels.
Linden said: "We expect to achieve peak emissions in 2030 (CO2-equivalent on a well-to-wake basis) and will then begin to really see absolute emissions reduce as we accelerate the transition to renewable fuels".
The importance of community engagement was also a focus of Linden's presentation as she explained the need for strong cooperation with and within the communities that MSC Cruises' ships visit which strengthens local relationships, creates development, and increases the local value creation.
Linden Coppell, VP sustainability & ESG at MSC Cruises, explained on board MSC Splendida: "We place sustainability at the heart of everything we do".
Her presentation covered topics including how the company has implemented impressive operational measures, including full food-waste management, onboard water production via desalination, and its continuous focus on energy efficiency and innovation.
In terms of shore power, the company made 223 connections using 11,851MWh worldwide during the year. Northern European ports are up there when it comes to connectivity with Southampton being cited as a top port for connections (28) alongside Valletta (33) and Miami (24).
For MSC Cruises' path to net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, it says it is committed to pursuing a credible, robust and transparent energy transition plan focusing on three main decarbonisation levers: ship and engine technology; operational efficiency; and renewable fuels.
Linden said: "We expect to achieve peak emissions in 2030 (CO2-equivalent on a well-to-wake basis) and will then begin to really see absolute emissions reduce as we accelerate the transition to renewable fuels".
The importance of community engagement was also a focus of Linden's presentation as she explained the need for strong cooperation with and within the communities that MSC Cruises' ships visit which strengthens local relationships, creates development, and increases the local value creation.
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