On Friday, May 23rd 2025, the ESG Shipping Awards were presented in Athens (Greece). AIDA Cruises, the leading company in the German cruise industry, received two of the prestigious awards: In the “Technology Leader” category, the company received recognition silver for its use of biofuels.
In the “Community Leader” category, the commitment of the AIDA Cruise & Help initiative was honored with a silver award.
“We are very proud to have received these awards, which recognize our social commitment and technological innovations,” said Dirk Inger, SVP Public Affairs, Communication & Sustainability at AIDA Cruises. “It shows that our efforts are recognized and appreciated.”
Every year, the ESG Shipping Awards, which are presented in ten categories, recognize the achievements of shipping companies and companies in the maritime industry worldwide for their commitment to sustainability and responsible corporate action.
In 2024, AIDA Cruises received a Gold Award for the installation of the largest battery storage system in passenger shipping with a capacity of 10 megawatt hours on board AIDAprima.
International ESG Shipping Award in Silver in the category “Community Leader” for AIDA Cruise & Help
Launched in 2019, the AIDA Cruise & Help initiative focuses its commitment on improving the educational opportunities of children and young people in developing and emerging countries, particularly in the crew’s home countries and the regions visited by AIDA ships.
To date, the construction of 80 schools worldwide has been financed, giving a total of 12,000 children access to education and thus the chance of a better future.
International ESG Shipping Award in Silver in the category “Technology Leader” for the use of biofuels
As part of Carnival Corporation & plc, AIDA Cruises is striving for net-zero emissions in ship operations by 2050.
In close cooperation with various partners from science and industry, AIDA Cruises has been working for many years to develop new propulsion technologies and research the possible uses of biofuels and e-fuels.
In summer 2022, AIDAprima became the first large-scale cruise ship to be powered with a blend of marine biofuel.
According to the manufacturer, the latest type of biofuel tested reduces greenhouse gas emissions by at least 85 percent.
Source: AIDA Cruises Public Relations Team
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