MSC Group’s Cruise Division has published its 2025 Sustainability Report. 

According to a statement, the company’s seventh annual report shows clear and sustained progress on areas including decarbonization, destination stewardship and biodiversity. 

As one of the highlights, MSC pointed out that its Cruise Division achieved the International Maritime Organization’s (IMO) 2030 carbon intensity reduction target five years ahead of schedule.  

Pierfrancesco Vago, Executive Chairman, MSC Group’s Cruise Division, said: “We are advancing our energy transition while investing in our people, strengthening relationships with communities and taking a more structured approach to biodiversity. I am proud of our progress, and this year’s report shows our commitment is unwavering as our business grows.” 

Furthermore, based on the Energy Transition Plan, MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys remain on track to achieve net-zero greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for marine operations by 2050. 

The MSC World America, the third LNG-powered vessel equipped with dual-fuel engine technology, entered service in 2025. All future newbuilds across MSC Cruises and Explora Journeys will feature this capability, the company pointed out. 

Alongside fleet investment, the company continued to invest in ports and destinations worldwide, inaugurating new terminals in Miami in 2025, both developed with environmental considerations. 

Other highlights: 

• Over 9,800 tons of renewable fuels used in 2025, resulting in emissions reduction of 48,714 tons CO2e. 
• GHG emissions of the entire value chain mapped for the first time, covering shipbuilding, drydock operations, employee travel, food and beverage procurement and logistics and waste generated.
• Shore power expanded across the fleet, with 217 connections in 2025, reducing emissions at berth.
• Water resource management improved, including 84.4% of freshwater produced onboard to minimize volumes taken from onshore. 

 

Additionally, the company’s biodiversity strategy was refreshed, with action focused on marine protection, including whale strike mitigation measures and route adjustments in sensitive areas, and responsible tourism. 

In this context, a marine conservation facility was completed in 2025 at Ocean Cay MSC Marine Reserve, the company’s private island in the Bahamas.