Discover how Disney Cruise Line’s ongoing commitment to environmental sustainability has led to a tenth consecutive Blue Circle Award.

Over the years, the Walt Disney Company has committed to taking measurable action for environmental sustainability. This has included goals such as conserving water at the parks and reducing emissions at the parks and on Disney Cruise Line. And in recognition of their environmental practices, Disney Cruise Line has just been recognized with an award of environmental sustainability for the tenth consecutive year.

Disney Cruise Line Wins Blue Circle Award

For the tenth year in a row, Disney Cruise Line has received the Vancouver Fraser Port Authority’s Blue Circle Award, which recognized the cruise line’s participation in the port’s voluntary EcoAction Program and Energy Action Initiative.

One of the primary ways that Disney Cruise Line reduces its environmental impact in sailings around Alaska and Canada is by turning off the ship engines and relying on the port’s shoreside electricity grid when available. When the ship is plugged into shore power, the onboard lighting, air conditioning, and other systems are able to run nearly emission-free. In Vancouver, where the port’s electric grid is supplied by hydro power and wind power, the Disney Wonder was able to eliminate 99% of emissions by using shore power last year.

In a statement, Barry Compagnoni, DCL’s Vice President for Safety, Security and Environmental Policy and Compliance, said, “This award demonstrates our long-standing commitment to operating responsibly and sustainably, especially while sailing in the Pacific Northwest. By doing our part to reduce emissions, conserve energy and protect the rich biodiversity of the region, we are proud to continue our legacy of taking actions that support a healthier environment.”

Disney Cruise Line Environmental Goals

The Walt Disney Company has previously stated a commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2030. One of the ways they hope to do this through the Disney Cruise Line is investing in low-emission fuels, including ultra-low sulfur fuel on the Disney Magic and Disney Dream. They also hope to use liquefies natural gas on newer vessels, including using green methanol on the new ship that will have its port in Singapore in 2025.

Disney Cruise Line has also nearly eliminated all single-use plastics on its fleets, which have switched to refillable bath product dispensers, removed plastic bags from merchandise locations, and replaced plastic water bottles with recyclable ones.

You can learn more about the Walt Disney Company’s overall sustainability and environmental goals by clicking here.