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Royal Caribbean accused of LNG greenwashing by global shipping campaign

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‘Royal Caribbean’s promotion of LNG as a clean fuel is a deceptive tactic designed to mislead consumers, investors, and the public. Their flashy sustainability initiatives hide the grim reality underneath,’ says Say No to LNG.
RESIZED Chris Pagan

The  global shipping campaign Say No to LNG on Tuesday (20 August) launched a public petition calling out Royal Caribbean’s “misleading claims” about Liquified Natural Gas (LNG) as a “clean” shipping fuel. 

The petition follows on the heels of a new report released by Transport & Environment (T&E), revealing the staggering increase in cruise ship size and number. 

“To put things in perspective, Royal Caribbean’s LNG-powered ‘Icon of the Seas’ is 5 times bigger than the Titanic,” it said on its website. 

“These behemoths are not only contributing to a surge in methane emissions impacting public health, they are receiving mounting criticism for their deceptive advertisements which can lead consumers and the general public to believe their switch to LNG fuel is a climate solution.”

Elissama Menezes, Global Director, Say No to LNG, said: “Royal Caribbean’s promotion of LNG as a clean fuel is a deceptive tactic designed to mislead consumers, investors, and the public.”

“Their flashy sustainability initiatives hide the grim reality underneath — there’s no fun with LNG; it’s a fuel with severe health, climate, and community impacts. Royal Carybbean’s promotion of LNG as a green solution is nothing more than a smokescreen: LNG is neither clean nor green.”

“Together, we will hold them accountable and send a clear message to the cruise industry that we will not be fooled by their slick marketing.”

“The petition provides an opportunity for the public to play a crucial role in holding Royal Caribbean accountable.”

The petition calls on Royal Caribbean to:

  • Cease misleading advertising about LNG,
  • Disclose comprehensive data on environmental and human health impacts,
  • Prevent frauds and financial risks associated with LNG investments,
  • Phase out LNG-powered cruise ships, and
  • Commit to true zero-emission solutions.

Say No to LNG urged port communities, cruise patrons, environmental and health organisations, investors, and other stakeholders to sign the petition and demand accountability from Royal Caribbean.

Related: ‘Say No to LNG’ global campaign to be launched this year to counter pro-LNG narratives

 

Photo credit: Chris Pagan on Unsplash
Published: 21 August 2024

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