Princess Cruises Marks 25 Years of Shore Power Leadership in Juneau
Event summary
- Princess Cruises celebrates 25 years of shore power operations in Juneau, Alaska, reducing emissions by 84,533.60 metric tons since 2001.
- The initiative has inspired shore power adoption at 41 cruise ports worldwide.
- Princess Cruises has contributed $11.2 million in Community Partnership (COPA) credits to the Juneau community.
- Carnival Corporation, Princess Cruises' parent company, aims to expand shore power infrastructure globally.
The big picture
Princess Cruises' long-standing partnership with Juneau and Alaska Electric Light & Power has set a global standard for shore power implementation. As the cruise industry faces increasing pressure to reduce emissions, Carnival Corporation's leadership in equipping its fleet for shore power positions it as a key player in the sector's transition to net zero operations by 2050.
What we're watching
- Infrastructure Expansion
- The pace at which Carnival Corporation can partner with ports to expand shore power infrastructure globally.
- Regulatory Compliance
- How the cruise industry's path to net zero GHG emissions by 2050 will affect operational strategies.
- Technological Innovation
- Whether Princess Cruises can sustain its leadership in shore power technology and other emission-reducing innovations.
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