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sustainability
report 2018
A footprint we are proud of
SUSTAINABILITY REPORT 2018 | 1
Hurtigruten – Leading
the way
Hurtigruten is the world’s largest and
greenest expedition cruise line.
We are committed to reducing our impact on the
environment to ensure future generations will
enjoy the astonishing beauty and wildlife of the
regions we sail in, and we are constantly pushing
the boundaries
Hurtigruten is a sustainability pioneer in the
industry, especially when it comes to respon-
sible operations in vulnerable regions. In sum-
mer 2019, we launched the world’s first battery
powered cruise ship, MS Roald Amundsen.
Heavy fuel oil has been banned on all our ships
for over a decade, and last year, we did the same
with single-use plastics. Furthermore, we were
pleased to announce that we will refit several of
our vessels to incl
sustainability report 2018 A footprint we are pro
Hurtigruten – Leading the way Hurtigruten is th
We are proud to introduce the world’s first hybri
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals In 2
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Hurtigruten uses UN’s goals as a framework Hurtig
IMPACT GOALS FOUNDATION SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
First Cruise Line to ban single-use plastic In
2018 in recognition of the documented impact of m
Next generation fuel innovation As part of our
–– For global expeditions, both our existing flee
Our newbuilds will also have battery packs instal
We are also advocating a ban on open loop exhaust
Investing in next generation’s explorers In 201
on board our ships, totaling almost 1.5 million o
Contributing to science in the Arctic and Antarct
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Hurtigruten runs a citizen science program on all
FjordPhyto Phytoplankton are microscopic plant-li
The Secchi Disk Study: This study collects data o
priate EBM. Finally, we outline a multinational r
Stewards of Natural Heritage and Biodiversity Ou
–The feedback from our guests on joining the beac
working to reduce emissions throughout our operat
acid rain. In Norway, the main sources of NOx emi
Driving responsibility along the value chain Hur
Hurtigruten collaborates with our suppliers to ga
Aalan Farm, Lofoten Hurtigruten have a lon
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Promoting diversity and respecting our employees
FACTS AND FIGURES 35 % of our apprentic
Taking a stand on food waste More and more guest
However, it also became apparent that one of the
HURTIGRUTEN FOUNDATION We have established Hurtig
FACTS AND FIGURES In 2018, guests c
In 2018 we raised over 1.5 million Norwegian kron
Glacier Rephotography on Svalbard – visualizing C
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