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 2024, we have:
Reduced our Scope 1 CO2 emissions per guest by 9% compared to 2023
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 hosts. Nature here is beautiful, generous, but also fragile. We owe it to protect it as best we can.
In 2024, we have:
Reduced waste produced per passenger (APCN) by 3.4 %
Kept food waste down to 70 grams per guest
Increased freshwater production by 246% compared with 2023
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 2024, we had:
157 maritime apprentices, making us one of the largest apprenticeship companies in Norway
69 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 2024:
117,000 local passengers travelled with us
We carried more than 47,000 tonnes of local cargo between ports
62% spending with local suppliers in the food & beverage category
2024 was a record year for guest contributions
In 2024, the unwavering generosity of our guests has enabled us to expand our grant programs more than ever before, ensuring greater impact while aligning them closely with the values of Hurtigruten. We are immensely grateful to our guests for their contribution and donations of 47 grants in 2024 to Hurtigruten Foundation.
The Hurtigruten Foundation takes pride in the active engagement of its guests, who contribute to fundraising efforts through the Green Stay programme, onboard auctions, and direct donations.
Projects supported:
Development Pioneers in the Lofoten Islands
The Guardians of the Kelp Restoring an Underwater Forest
Cleaning Up Plastic on Svalbard’s Remote Beaches
Mountain Steps Help More People Access the Spectacular Nature of Norway
Training Rescue Dogs in Svalbard to Save Lives During Avalanches
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.