Ponant has been voted Greenest Cruise Line in the annual ranking by the Conservation and Biodiversity Association.

 

The Union for the Conservation of Nature and Biodiversity is an international non-profit organization dealing with the coverage of the problems of preserving the planet's biodiversity, presents news, congresses held in different countries, lists of species in need of special protection in different regions of the planet.

 

“This recognition is a strong sign for Ponant. It encourages us to continue our efforts to promote sustainable tourism and set even more ethical standards in this area. Phasing out fuel oil with the latest technological innovations - liquefied natural gas, biofuels, onshore energy, catalytic converters, our ships' hybridity - drastically reducing single-use plastics, conducting environmental and social impact studies, raising awareness among our passengers, creating our fund ... These are all decisions we have made as passionate sailors and players in the tourism of tomorrow, ”commented Nicolas Dubreuil, Ponant Polar and Tropical Expedition Expert and Director of Sustainability.

 

According to the company, the 2020 ranking assesses each cruise company's global environmental strategy and actions taken in the past year.

 

It takes into account eight environmental criteria: Paris climate targets, climate strategy, emission reductions, efficiency measures, coastal energy, reduced fuel oil use, catalysts to remove nitrogen oxides and particulate filters.

 

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