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Outreach and Achievements
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Royal Caribbean International operates some of the most environmentally friendly cruise ships in the world. In fact, 12 of our ships repurpose 100% of non-hazardous operational waste, and as of 2013, the volume of waste recycled onboard has increased by 116%.
Because we understand our responsibility to protect the oceans we sail, we abide by strict 'Above and Beyond Compliance' environmental policies. We demonstrate environmental stewardship and sustainability by using management systems that meet voluntary international standards, including ISO 9001:2000 and ISO 14001:2004 quality and environmental standards. In fact, Royal Caribbean was the first cruise line to use an environmental management system certified to the ISO 14001 standard.
In addition, each of our ships has an environmental officer responsible for:
- Oversight of the company's onboard environmental program
- Environmental training for every crew member
- Liquid and solid hazardous and non-hazardous waste management
- Chemical management and workplace safety
Royal Caribbean's environmental policies guide both shipboard and shore-side employees in safe environmental practices day-to-day. From our Board of Directors, to our newest employee, from the captain to each crew member, we are responsible stewards of the marine environment and the ports we visit.
Recent Awards and Recognition
Royal Caribbean has been recognised throughout the regions we operate for environmental responsibility. Here are just a few of the awards we have received:
2013
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CocoCay, Royal Caribbean's private island - Gold-Level Eco-Certification by Sustainable Travel International |
2012
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Oasis of the Seas - Travel Weekly Magellan Gold Award for Overall Eco-Friendly “Green” Cruise Ship |
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Royal Caribbean International – Porthole Cruise Magazine, Best Eco-Friendly Cruise Line |
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Royal Caribbean International – Port of Seattle Silver Level, Green Gateway Partnership Award |
2011
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Oasis of the Seas - Travel Weekly Magellan Gold Award for Overall Eco-Friendly "Green" Cruise Ship. |
2010
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Condé Nast Traveller World Savers Award |
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Cruise Lines, Overall Winner - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. |
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Wildlife Conservation, Runner-up - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. |
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Environmental and/or Cultural, Honourable Mention - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd |
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Doing It All, Honourable Mention - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. |
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Humane Society of the United States, Corporate Progress Award, for being the first cruise line to switch to cage-free eggs - Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. |
2009
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. - Virgin Holidays, Responsible Tourism Award Winner for Best Cruise or Ferry Operator |
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. - Greater Miami Chamber of Commerce Sustainable South Florida Award Winner for Green Business |
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Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. - Nor-Shipping Clean Sea Award for Oasis of the Seas’ Advanced Wastewater Purification System |
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Mariner of the Seas - Port of San Francisco Environmental Gold Award |
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Radiance of the Seas - Port of San Francisco Environmental Gold Award |
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Serenade of the Seas - Port of San Francisco Environmental Gold Award |
2008
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Liberty of the Seas - RCL Environmental Ship of the Year, RCL Innovative Ship of the Year |
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Mariner of the Seas - Nature Conservancy Oyster Bed Project and Award |
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Radiance of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award, Port of San Francisco Environmental Award - Gold |
2007
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Freedom of the Seas - RCL Environmental Ship of the Year, RCL Innovative Ship of the Year |
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Jewel of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award |
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Mariner of the Seas - Nature Conservancy Oyster Bed Project and Award |
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Radiance of the Seas - Port of San Francisco Environmental Award - Gold |
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Vision of the Seas - Prince Rupert Alaska Environmental Award |
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Voyager of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award |
2006
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Adventure of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award |
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Brilliance of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award, RCL Innovative Ship of the Year |
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Jewel of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award, Port of Stockholm Environment Life Buoy |
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Mariner of the Seas - Nature Conservancy Oyster Bed Project and Award |
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Rhapsody of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award |
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Serenade of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award |
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Splendour of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award |
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Voyager of the Seas - Kuoni Green Planet Award |
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