Stepping forward with sustainability
While we consider the actions we can take for a healthy planet, the clock is ticking.
“On a global level we need to reduce emissions from 47.9 billion tons to 2.5 billion tons and, if we want to meet our global goal of limiting global warming to 1.5C to prevent long-lasting damage, we only have around 10 years to do it,” says Kristoffer Jensen, senior architect and head of interior and accommodation at OSK Design. “How do we translate the global environmental goals into industry targets, while still offering recreational experiences to cruise passengers and enabling shipowners to maintain balanced businesses?”
Cruise and ferry operators have invested in technologies to increase the energy efficiency of their operations, as well as shore power and alternative fuels such as LNG and biofuel, to achieve this goal. Now, they are also experimenting with new approaches to interior design and refurbishment projects, and rethinking the materials and products they are using ...
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