Highlights from our 2024 ESG report
We’re on the right track!
The Norwegian coast has been our home for 130 years, and so we’ve had a front row seat when it comes to seeing the urgency of protecting it.
We’re excited to share our 2024 performance in our ESG report. No, we are not claiming perfection, but we continue to make substantial progress with each passing year, and we’re proud to be on the right track.
Our 2024 achievements: at a glance
Reduction in CO₂ emissions per guest
Scope 1 emissions reduced by 9% compared with 2023, and by 18% compared with 2018, measured per APCN.
Reduction in NOx emissions of 62.9% compared with 2018
We have implemented Exhaust Gas Recirculation (EGR) technology on MS Midnatsol and MS Trollfjord.
4 hybrid-powered ship
MS Nordlys was upgraded with a hybrid propulsion system. In total, we now have four hybrid-powered vessels in the fleet: MS Richard With, MS Kong Harald, MS Nordlys and MS Finnmarken.
Waste minimization
Food waste per passenger has decreased by 36% compared with 2018, reaching 70 grams per guest in 2024. Waste generated per guest has decreased by 3.4% compared with 2023.
Strong female representation
42% women in leadership positions on shore
Local passengers and cargo
117,000 local passengers in 2024. More than 47,000 tonnes of cargo transported along the coast.
We've been caring for our coast for 130 years and want to do whatever we can to help protect it for another 130 years and more. We’re creating sustainable travel experiences, striving to keep our footprint small and our impact lasting.
Emissions
Curbing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions is crucial if we are to keep global warming in check. We know that the travel industry has work to do reducing its impact on the climate, so we’ve set out ways we can make a real difference by focusing on concrete, measurable solutions.
In 2023, we have:
Reduced our Scope 1 CO2 emissions per guest by 9% compared to 2022
Added +1 hybrid-powered ship to our fleet
Launched a concept design for the world’s most energy-efficient, zero-emissions cruise ship, Sea Zero
Nature
A deep love for Norway's coast compels us to take care of its pristine waters, shores, and the diverse array of spices and animals it harbours. Nature here is beautiful, generous, but also fragile. We owe it to protect it as best we can.
In 2023, we have:
Reduced food waste to record low of 65 grams per guest
Reduced water consumption per guest by 8% compared with 2022
Reduced waste per guest by 4% compared with 2022
People
Our employees are at the heart of who we are. They’re the people who drive our business forward, the faces that guests see on board our ships, and the advocates for our brand.
In 2023, we had:
142 maritime apprentices, making us one of the largest apprenticeship companies in Norway
40 different nationalities represented
42% women in senior leadership positions shoreside
Community
Since 1893 we have been a lifeline on the Norwegian coast. The route we founded binds the country together, transporting people and delivering goods. Travel and tourism is a catalyst for value creation in the beautiful local communities we are so lucky to visit and cooperate with.
In 2023:
105,775 local passengers travelled with us
We carried more than 46,000 tonnes of local cargo between ports
80% of food and beverages on board were locally sourced
2023: A record year for guest contribution
We are immensely grateful to our guests for their contribution in making 2023 a record-breaking year for donations to Hurtigruten Foundation. It total, they donated 830,682 euros, a 127% increase from 2022. Their enthusiastic support enabled us to fund 71 projects across 16 countries, resulting in unprecedented impact from the organisations striving to bring positive change to the regions we visit.
This has contributed to:
Restoration of the undersea kelp forests around Norway’s coast
Removal of 1.16 tonnes of plastics and marine litter on the remote beaches of Svalbard
Construction of the North Cape steps in Honningsvåg
Research on mercury uptake and distribution in Svalbard reindeer
Certification of volunteer search and rescue dog equipages in Svalbard
Summer activities for 330 children in Greenland
Want to read more?
These are just the highlights from our 2024 ESG report. If you’d like to learn more about our targets, performance, and ambitions, we encourage you to check out the full report by clicking the link below.