Highlights from our 2025 ESG report
We’re on the right track!
The Norwegian coast has been our home for more than 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 2025 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 2025 achievements: at a glance
Green upgrade programme finished
Hurtigruten completed a multi-year green upgrade programme supporting decarbonisation and long-term value creation, representing a total investment of approximately EUR 150 million spent on fleet modernisation.
Biodiesel sailing – a first
One ship from our fleet accomplished our first climate-neutral voyage in 2025. MS Richard With sailed a 5,000 km roundtrip on the Coastal Express route using 100% advanced biofuel (HVO100), which is produced from waste and residual materials. The voyage achieved a reduction of 450–500 tonnes of CO₂ emissions compared to a traditional sailing.
Four hybrid-powered ships
MS Nordlys was upgraded to hybrid propulsion. The fleet now includes four hybrid-powered vessels, these being: MS Richard With, MS Kong Harald, MS Nordlys and MS Finnmarken.
Waste minimisation
Food waste per passenger decreased by 6% compared with 2024, reaching 66 grams per guest in 2025.
Strong female representation
49% of senior leadership roles are now held by women, with 18% female officers in 2025.
Local passengers and cargo
In 2025, 124,033 local passengers travelled with us, and more than 48,500 tonnes of cargo were transported along the Norwegian coast.
We've been caring for our coast for more than 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 essential to limiting the scale and impacts of global warming. The travel industry has a significant role to play in reducing its climate footprint, and we continue to focus on practical, measurable solutions that support meaningful progress.
In 2025 we:
Achieved 108kg CO₂e per APCN (Available Passenger Cruise Nights, Scope 1), representing an 18% reduction compared with 2018
Reduced Scope 1 and 2 emissions by 29% compared with 2018
Added one additional hybrid vessel, bringing the total to four
Tested a new Sea Zero operational model in collaboration with SINTEF
Nature
Every action we take has an impact on the natural world. Our ambition is to shift this balance by prioritising practices that support healthy ecosystems and reduce environmental pressure through consistent, long-term improvements across our operations.
In 2025 we:
Reduced food waste to 66 grams per guest, a 6% decrease compared with 2024
Increased freshwater production by 5.2% compared with 2024
Cut freshwater consumption by 4.2% compared with 2024
People
Our employees are at the heart of who we are. They drive our business forward, deliver our guest experience, and act as ambassadors for the Hurtigruten brand. Their wellbeing, safety, and opportunities for development are essential to the long-term success of our company.
In 2025 we:
Took on 173 maritime apprentices, making us one of the largest apprenticeship companies in Norway
Employed people with a total of 64 different nationalities represented
Achieved 49% women in senior leadership positions shoreside
Community
Local communities stand to gain from travel and tourism when it is approached responsibly. By fostering strong connections with the places we visit and acting with respect and long-term commitment, we aim to support local economies, strengthen community resilience, and contribute to the social and cultural wellbeing of the regions in which we operate.
In 2025 we:
Carried 124,033 local passengers and almost 48,500 tonnes of cargo between ports
Collaborated with 627 coastal suppliers
Spent 80% and 62% respectively with local food and beverage producers
Hurtigruten Foundation’s 10-year anniversary in 2025
A decade of giving back
136 grants since 2015
25 grants in 2025
100% goes directly to projects
For more than ten years, our foundation has supported projects that care for our oceans, coastlines and coastal communities, from conducting research in Svalbard to local restoration efforts along the Norwegian coast. In 2025 we appointed a new board and established an employee committee - connecting Hurtigruten Foundation, the company and the coast even more tightly together.
Read the full report – including data
These are just the highlights from our 2025 ESG report. If you’d like to learn more about our targets, performance, and ambitions, check out the full report by clicking the link below.