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E N V I R O N M E N TA L R E P O R T 2 0 1 8
CONTENTS
8 12
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT NEWBUILDS
16 22 26
ENERGY & EMISSIONS WASTE WATER
30 34 36
BIODIVERSIT Y COMMITMENT ENVIRONMENTAL TARGETS
EDITORIAL 4
COMPANY PROFILE 5
OVERVIEW OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION 6
FURTHER INFORMATION 38
IMPRINT 38
CONTENTS 3
EDITORIAL
A PROFILE OF TUI Cruises.
Dear Ladies and Gentlemen, With the launching of Mein Schiff 1 and numerous awards, the tenth anniversary of TUI Cruises
was once again marked by sustained fleet growth.
Our company celebrated its tenth anniversary in the year under review. Ten years of
TUI Cruises also stand for ten years of commitment to environmentally friendly and
sustainable cruise operations. During this period we not only constantly expanded our
fleet and developed it into the most modern and environmentally friendly fleet of cruise
ships in the world. We also strengthened our environmental management department,
made more and more voluntary commitments in order to protect nature, and actively
participated in a number of initiatives with regard to issues such as the prevention of
waste, the conservation of resources, and emissions reduction.
In view of the successes already achieved, it is clear to us that there cannot be
stagnation in the sphere of environmental protection and we will continue on our path
of constant improvement when it comes to both familiar and new issues in the future.
We took the next step with Mein Schiff 1, which went into service in the year under
review, and Mein Schiff 2, which was launched in Lisbon in February 2019. With this new
generation of ships we have also consistently taken environmental protection into
consideration and implemented further innovations from the very first design phase.
The result is significantly less energy consumption – approximately 40% lower than
comparable ships and thus further reducing emissions.
A new era has begun: In launching Mein Schiff 1,
Such successes make us just as proud of our anniversary year as the renewed very high TUI Cruises crowned the Mein Schiff ® fleet on May
level of satisfaction of our guests, as well as the fact that we achieved our self-imposed 11, 2018 in Hamburg Harbor with a new number 1.
environmental objectives virtually without exception in the year 2018.
I wish you a stimulating read.
With a fleet of currently seven ships and a will remain in the fleet under the name of OVERVIEW 2018
capacity of approximately 17,800 beds, Mein Schiff Herz until 2022. Founding of TUI Cruises: 2008 as
TUI Cruises offers the German-speaking mar- a joint venture between TUI AG and
Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd. (RCCL)
ket vacations at sea on 63 routes worldwide. EXCELLENT PERFORMANCE Employees ashore: 452
In 2018, TUI Cruises again received numer- Crew on board: approx. 6,000
Wybcke Meier ENVIRONMENTALLY FRIENDLY FLEET ous awards, including four from a total of Fleet: 6 vessels in service, 1 vessel under
construction, 3 vessels in planning
Chief Executive Officer Environmentally conscious corporate five positions among the world’s best cruise Concept: Premium all-inclusive on
Chairwoman of the Board of Management action is firmly anchored in the values of ships in the annual ranking published by the 63 worldwide routes to destinations in
TUI Cruises and also determines the com- Berlitz Cruising & Cruise Ships Guide, the the Caribbean, the Mediterranean, the
Canary Islands, the Orient, the North
pany’s approach to steadily increasing its German Cruise Award 2018, and the Globus Sea and Baltic Sea, Asia, and Central
fleet. Like all of the previous TUI Cruises Award 2018 from the trade journal touristik and North America
newbuilds, Mein Schiff 1 – launched in May aktuell. When it comes to the environment,
2018 – sets new standards in terms of en- the myclimate Award 2018 highlighted the
vironmental friendliness. The same also ap- company’s diverse measures to reduce its
F
IE W O
O V E R V M E N TA L plies to Mein Schiff 2, which was launched in carbon dioxide emissions. With the Readers
O N
E N V IR C T IO N A T February 2019, and the newbuilds currently Award, the National Geographic Traveler As the “pioneer in sustainability
P R O T E C r u is e s and climate protection in the cruise
TUI 7 being planned for service in the years 2023, honored the company as a “Green Light” in
GES 6/ industry,” TUI Cruises received the
O N PA
2024, and 2026. The previous Mein Schiff 2 the Eco Travel segment. myclimate Award 2018 in March.
4 EDITORIAL COMPANY PROFILE 5
E N V I R O N M E N TA L P R O T E C T I O N
at TUI Cruises
Energy efficiency Environmen tal management Biodiversity
Certified: Working for the enviro nment: TUI Cruises’ aim:
Our onboard energy management is 1Environmental depart ment shore-side. Preservation and protection of the diversity of species
certified in accordance with ISO 50001. 1Environmental officers on board 24/7. and ecosystems.
Total energy consumption in relation The “Grün & Fair” shore excursions charity program
to comparable cruise ships * supports regional environmental organizations.
−� 30 % to −� 40 %
Per person/night on board 2018:
Fuel consumption Lowering of emissions (CO₂)
17.58 kg −� 5.07 %
Water
For clean seas:
Only treated sewage goes overboard.
Modern sewage treatment plants
purify all wastewater on board*.
Emissions*
Above & Beyond:
Waste
Our exhaust gas cleaning system on our newbuilds
operates around the world and around the clock.
Setting accents with new projects:
1WASTELESS plastic reduction program.
1Project to reduce food waste.
Hybrid scrubbers and
Sulfur Nitrogen oxide Particulate
catalytic converters − 99 % − 75 % − 60 %
emissions emissions emissions Waste separation Waste per person/night
produce reductions of up to
in 6 categories on board in 2018
Recycling quota 7.29 l
35 %
*
Related to newbuilds.
6 OVERVIE W OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC TION OVERVIE W OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTEC TION 7
SUSTAINABLE COURSE VIA
ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT.
Environmental protection efforts in the year under review also included the publication of an
environmental strategy that is valid up to the year 2020.
As a shipping company, TUI Cruises lives development of structures, topics, and
from and with an intact environment. Envi- objectives for the Mein Schiff ® fleet and
ronmental protection is therefore an integral Environmental for shore-based business locations. As an
part of our strategy and corporate policy. administrative entity, the Environmental
An integrated management system certified
protection is an Management department, located at the
in accordance with ISO 14001 and ISO 9001 integral part of our company’s Hamburg headquarters, exerts
combines the areas of quality and the en- thinking, i.e., we cover an influence on all corporate divisions. In
vironment. Both have been consistently the entire life cycle addition, TUI Cruises permanently expanded
anchored in the company’s objectives since of our cruises with the department in the year under review.
the founding of TUI Cruises. our environmental
Environmental officers are on duty on board
SUSTAINABLE COURSE FOR FURTHER
activities. all ships – around the clock, seven days
DEVELOPMENT a week. They are responsible for environ-
Environmental management at TUI Cruises mental management on board the ships
ensures that a sustainable course is pursued Lucienne Damm
and ensure, among other things, compliance
both when it comes to the ongoing further Senior Environmental Manager with environmental laws and standards.
Lucienne Damm Athanasios Kallikis
Senior Environmental Manager Environmental Officer
E N V I R O N M E N TA L M A N A G E M E N T
Environmental protection is an integral part of TUI Cruises’ corporate
strategy. Environmental management ensures that structures are improved
and that environmental objectives remain on course.
Milos Grgic Victoria Müller Ryan Eickholt
Environmental Officer Junior Environmental Manager Environmental Officer
8 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 9
2 FILMS
were prepared in the year under re-
view: one on the WASTELESS plastic
ENVIRONMENTAL STRATEGY
UP TO 2020
In the year under review, TUI Cruises pre-
sented a new environmental strategy with a
focus up to the year 2020. Its aim is to identify
headquarters and ship operations. Lectures
and discussions on waste management,
crew training, or on board environmental
communication with regard to the subject
of emission reductions were on the agenda
T U I C r u i s e s E N V I R O N M E N TA L S T R A T E G Y
2018–2020
reduction program and one on waste
and wastewater management on concrete needs for action and to define the on June 7–8 in Hamburg. In addition, the
board. In an easily understandable priorities for operational activity from 2018 to event provided environmental officers with
manner the films inform guests on 2020. The company’s strategy is based on the the opportunity to exchange information
board and visitors to the website
www.tuicruises.com about the com- 17 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) directly with shore-based departments
pany’s commitment in these areas. formulated by the United Nations (UN) as such as Port Operations, Newbuild, and
guidelines for a better and more sustainable Itinerary Management. During an excursion
future. TUI Cruises makes an active contri- the environmental officers also had the
bution toward environmental protection and opportunity to familiarize themselves with Active climate protection Comprehensive waste Stakeholder involvement
marine conservation through an environmen- the new Mein Schiff 1 in operation. and reduction of harmful management and ocean and sustainable destination
tal strategy based on these cornerstones that TUI Cruises is planning the next workshop air pollutants protection development
addresses six of the 17 objectives. for summer 2019.
1 Energy efficiency through 1 Systematic reduction of 1 Environmental education
In order to implement its environmental ROGRESS IN THE YEAR
P certified energy management food waste throughout the for employees and guests
strategy the company has set itself concrete UNDER REVIEW 1 Using LNG drive technologies entire fleet 1 Strengthening a more
New environmental concept: In the goals in all areas with which its progress can In the year 2018 TUI Cruises: for future newbuilds 1 Optimization of recycling sustainable supply chain
year under review, TUI Cruises be measured. These include, for example, 1 Worldwide emission reduction, 1 Responsible disposal in ports 1 Transparent environmental
launched the WASTELESS plastic
reduction program and systematically the reduction of plastic waste and water 1 carried out an initial ship-land environmental e.g., through innovative ex 1 Plastic reduction program reporting and certified
recorded and analyzed all disposable consumption on board. In all of its activities, workshop; haust gas purification systems environmental management
plastic and other products. compliance with legal obligations and na- 1 audited a service provider in the field of 1 Promotion of sustainable
tional and international standards is just as marine interior design. The audit covered destination development
much a matter of course for TUI Cruises as both quality and environmental aspects
constant commitment to self-imposed and and aimed, in particular, to increase
voluntary targets. The latter also includes efficiency and conserve resources;
continuous and transparent communication 1 conducted a workshop with all project
of the various measures that have been parties as part of the project to avoid food
initiated and the progress that has been waste. The event served to prepare train-
made. ing courses for crew members in 2019;
1 s uccessfully and, for the most part, com- Of the 17 Sustainable Development Goals formulated by the United Nations as guidelines
FIRST SHIP-LAND ENVIRONMENTAL pletely implemented its internal environ- for a more sustainable future, TUI Cruises works on six selected targets:
WORKSHOP mental program. Of the 18 environmental
TUI Cruises organized its first two-day en- targets for 2018, the company achieved 17
vironmental workshop in the year under re- and in some cases significantly exceeded
view, with the aim of further strengthening them. TUI Cruises did not fully achieve the
the exchange between the twelve environ- planned two audits focusing on the environ
mental officers of the Mein Schiff ® fleet ment and quality. The company conducted
and the exchange between its corp orate only one audit in the year under review.
10 ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT ENVIRONMENTAL MANAGEMENT 11
NEWBUILDS SET STANDARDS IN
ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION.
Since the year 2014, TUI Cruises has put a new ship into service every year and today it
operates the most modern and environmentally friendly cruise fleet in the world.
The environmental friendliness of the
Mein Schiff ® fleet is due in part to the high
energy efficiency of the six newbuilds to
by up to 75 % and particle emissions by up
to 60 %. ≈ 40 %
Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff 2
date. Thus the four ships put into service NEW STANDARDS IN ENVIRONMENTAL require less energy than comparable
ships thanks to their excellent
between the years 2014 and 2017 consume PROTECTION energy efficiency.
approximately 30 % less fuel than ships With Mein Schiff 1, launched in 2018, and
of comparable size and, through the use Mein Schiff 2, which was launched in February
of modern exhaust technologies, account 2019, TUI Cruises has once again achieved an
NEWBUILDS for significantly reduced carbon dioxide unprecedented level of environmental pro-
and air-polluting emissions. All newbuilds tection through innovation: the sister ships
are equipped with a combined exhaust have catalytic converters for both the main
aftertreatment system. This consists of a and auxiliary engines. Thus TUI Cruises again
With Mein Schiff 1, TUI Cruises has maintained its high level of environ- scrubber and catalytic converters and re- significantly reduces nitrogen oxide emissions
mental protection. Constant optimization of environmental technologies will duces sulfur emissions by up to 99 %. The and makes an active contribution toward air-
also continue to determine new construction activities in the future. system reduces nitrogen oxide emissions pollution control.
12 NE WBUILDS 13
Two further identical newbuilds planned
With an energy consumption that is up to for 2024 and 2026 with a size of 161,000 GT
40 % lower than that of comparable ships, the As a consistent belong to a new class of ships and will be built
two latest newbuilds also fully exploit what is continuation of our at the Italian shipyard Fincantieri. TUI Cruises
currently technically feasible in terms of ener- environmental strategy, resolutely pursues its environmental strategy
gy efficiency. This is due, among other things, we will operate the two with these newbuilds as well. These two
to a comprehensive energy management ships will not only be equipped with proven
newbuilds scheduled
system, an innovative lighting control system, environmental technologies – for the first
highly efficient air conditioning systems, the for completion in 2024 time TUI Cruises will use liquefied natural gas
hydrodynamic hull shape of the ships, an ex- and 2026 with liquefied (LNG) for operation of these newbuilds. TUI Cruises relies on intensive use of waste
heat from engines – for example to heat pools
tensive LED concept, and the environmentally natural gas. and generate steam in the laundry.
friendly underwater silicone coating. STRENGTHENING LNG TECHNOLOGIES
Looking at the next ten years, LNG, liquefied
THREE MORE NEWBUILDS BY 2026 gas under pressure, is considered to be the
As a result of constantly increasing demand, lowest-emission alternative for ship propul-
TUI Cruises will build three more ships in the sion. As a founding member of the Maritime
next few years. One ship ordered from Meyer LNG Platform, TUI Cruises has made the
Werft in Turku, Finland, with 111,500 GT further development of LNG technologies a
and a bed capacity for around 2,900 guests, part of its own environmental commitment,
corresponds to the sister ships Mein Schiff 1 along with support for the infrastructural
and Mein Schiff 2 and will be delivered in the Wybcke Meier
development for maritime supplies of lique-
year 2023. CEO fied petroleum gas required for international
shipping and cruise shipping in particular.
SHORE POWER IN SIGHT For this reason, comprehensive conversion SUSTAINABLE
S C R C A TA LY T I C C O N V E R T E R S The use of shore power enables generators to shore-side electricity is currently not an CABINS
Schematic representation to be switched off at the port, thus preventing option. However, as TUI Cruises wishes to and suites are standard on
pollution from nitrogen oxides, particulate play an active role in the further development Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff 2. In
addition to wood from sustainable
matter, and sulfur. If green electricity is used, of this sector, the company decided in the forestry, LEDs, and carpets with a
Since the company assumes that the current then carbon dioxide emissions can also be year under review to convert at least one ship wool content of 80%, towels, bath-
still-limited availability of LNG, as well as the greatly reduced. Against this backdrop to an external power supply in the future and robes, and bed linen made of organic
cotton certified in accordance with
logistical challenges – such as refueling in TUI Cruises has been supporting the devel- to use shore power at ports where it is possi- the Global Organic Textile Standard
ports and reliable and uniform regulations for opment of shore power applications for a ble to do so. (GOTS) and Fairtrade are also used.
refueling up to the year 2024 – will no longer number of years.
pose a problem, TUI Cruises is, for the first ROGRESS IN THE YEAR
P
time, equipping the two newbuilds ordered in The company has already designed the UNDER REVIEW
Italy with this innovative and environmentally Mein Schiff 1 to Mein Schiff 6 vessels in In the year 2018 TUI Cruises:
friendly form of propulsion. such a way that the retrofitting required
for the use of shore power is possible at 1 introduced bed linen, bathrobes,
Two SCR catalytic converters each are attached to the auxiliary engines of
short notice at any time. Currently, only a and towels made of organic cotton on
the vessels Mein Schiff 1 to Mein Schiff 6 in order to ensure comprehensive
nitrogen oxide reduction. On Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff 2 the main engines few ports – such as Oslo, Kristiansand, and Mein Schiff 1;
are additionally equipped with catalytic converters. Hamburg – offer shore power connections 1 equipped the newbuilds with an exhaust
at individual berths. aftertreatment system.
14 NE WBUILDS NE WBUILDS 15
POSITIVE BALANCE FOR
ENERGY AND EMISSIONS.
The reduction of air pollutants is closely linked to economical and efficient use of energy
and is a key objective of the environmental efforts at TUI Cruises.
TUI Cruises is constantly working to ENERGY EFFICIENCY FOR
minimize the environmental impact of ELECTRICITY AND FUEL
its cruises and can draw a very positive The continuous growth of the Mein Schiff ®
balance for the year under review with fleet has also increased the importance of
overachievement of all six reduction tar- energy efficiency for TUI Cruises. The topic of
gets in the energy and emissions sector. energy is basically about the two components
Energy management plays a central role electricity and fuel. Since fuel consumption www.tuicruises.com/
for the company, as only energy-efficient is reduced with less energy requirement, nachhaltigkeit/emissionen
ship operation allows for further effective TUI Cruises relies above all on measures to The short environmental film
reduction of emissions and air pollutants. reduce power consumption. In addition to explains the topic of emission
TUI Cruises has achieved its successes to modern air conditioning systems and the reduction at TUI Cruises.
date primarily through its detailed, co- elimination of minibars in the cabins, these in-
ordinated triad of environmental policy, clude reducing the volume of laundry, training
environmental technology, and environ- employees on shore and the crew on board,
mental management. Thus the company and sensitizing guests to the subject. The
will continue to meet the challenges on the two newbuilds Mein Schiff 1 and Mein Schiff 2
way to further emission reductions and have an energy consumption that is up to
energy savings. 40 % lower than that of comparable ships.
ENERGY & EMISSIONS
TUI Cruises is actively taking up the challenge of reducing emissions.
The further reduction of air pollutants and carbon dioxide emissions
remains the goal of the company’s environmental strategy.
16 ENERGY & EMISSIONS 17
all ships with more than 5,000 GT wishing to
call at a European port to provide proof of
comprehensive carbon dioxide monitoring.
Areas (ECAs) of the Baltic and North Seas
as well as in designated coastal areas in
North America and the Caribbean around
CEMS
stands for Continuous Emission
Puerto Rico and the Virgin Islands, the limit Monitoring System. This solution is
used by TUI Cruises to demonstrate
EXHAUST GAS PURIFICATION: value has been at a sulfur content of 0.1% compliance with emission limits in
ABOVE & BEYOND since 2015. Thanks to the continuous world exhaust gases through constant
Since the commencement of its business wide use of scrubber technology around the measurement of carbon dioxide,
sulfur oxide, and nitrogen oxide.
activities, TUI Cruises has been committed clock, TUI Cruises has been reducing the
to environmental issues far beyond the sulfur content of fuel on all newbuilds to
statutory requirements through numerous 0.1 % since 2014.
voluntary undertakings. The result is the
most modern and environmentally friendly In addition, as part of its “Closed Loop Zero
cruise fleet in the world. The company also Discharge Policy,” the company operates
pursues this approach when it comes to ex the hybrid scrubber in particularly sensitive
haust gas purification. In its “Global Sulphur ecosystems such as the Baltic Seas, the
Cap 2020,” the International Maritime Or- Norwegian fjords, or the North Sea Canal
ganization (IMO) provides for a global sulfur exclusively in the so-called closed loop. In
limit value of 0.5% in fuel and a limit value this closed mode, the purified wash water
of 0.1% for European ports as of January from the exhaust gas cleaning system is
1, 2020. In the so-called Emission Control discharged to land without exception.
TUI Cruises has a systematic energy manage- converters reduce nitrogen oxide emissions
ment system certified in accordance with ISO (NOx), while constant use of hybrid scrubbers OV E RV I E W O F E M I S S I O N CO N T RO L A R E A S ( E C A s)
50001 and which is centrally administered and The best reduces emissions of sulfur oxides (SOx) and Presentation of legal obligations
coordinated by the Energy Efficiency Manager ton of fuel particles.
on land. Thus in the year under review, the is the one we
company continued to pursue its goal of reducing With regard to carbon dioxide, TUI Cruises
don’t use.
energy consumption by setting up and expand- aims to reduce carbon dioxide emissions by
ing corresponding processes and systems. 40 % by the year 2025 compared with 2015.
By doing so, the company staunchly supports
LOW-EMISSION SHIP OPERATION the commitment of the cruise industry to
The progress made in reducing fuel consumption reduce carbon dioxide emissions by 40 % by
at TUI Cruises was also reflected in a successful the year 2030 compared to 2008. Areas marked in blue:
decline in the emission of air pollutants in the 0.1 % emission control area limit
year under review. In addition, the company TUI Cruises’ long-standing commitment to (MARPOL)
uses state-of-the-art environmental technology carbon dioxide emissions meant that it was
to reduce pollutants in all of its newbuilds and well prepared for the EU Directive on Mon- Rest of the world:
Georgios Vagiannis
makes consistent use of this technology for par- itoring, Reporting and Verification (MRV). 0.5 % global limit
Project Manager Newbuild / u is e s
ticularly low-emission ship operation: Catalytic Energy Efficiency Manager Since January 1, 2018, the regulation obliges (MARPOL, 2020) T U I Cr A R Y
N T
VOLU ME NT
M M I T
CO
Area Sulfur Limit Scrubber
Global 0.5 % (2020) Yes
Source: DNVGL
Sufur ECA 0.1 % Yes
EU 0.1% in Open loop restricted Scrubber application around
all ports in several countries the clock worldwide reduces the
sulfur content in fuel to 0.1 %.
18 ENERGY & EMISSIONS ENERGY & EMISSIONS 19TUI Cruises also uses SCR catalytic con person and overnight stay by 5.07 %
verters worldwide as part of a voluntary compared to 2017, thus more than ENERGY & EMISSIONS
commitment. In addition to the catalytic achieving the target of 4 %; Key figures
converters on the auxiliary engines, the 1 reduced emissions of sulfur oxide per
ships put into service since the year under person and overnight stay by 36.70 % ENERGY 2017 2018 +/− Prev. year
review also have catalytic converters on compared with the previous year, Fuel consumption per person and overnight stay 18.76 kg
*
17.58 kg − 6.27 %
the main engines, which ensures a further which exceeds the targeted reduction Energy consumption (fuel consumption) on board 125,037.69* t 129,616.16 t 3.66 %
Environmental Officer Athanasios reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions. of 5 % many times over; thereof heavy fuel oil 114,722.74 t 123,680.31 t 7.81 %
Kallikis (right) and 2nd Engineer 1 a chieved the target of reducing
Nikola Dukic (left) work together as thereof marine gas oil 10,314.95 t 5,935.85 t − 42.45 %
a team on board Mein Schiff 2. ROGRESS IN THE YEAR
P nitrogen oxide emissions per person Fleet capacity increased by 21 %.
UNDER REVIEW and overnight stay by 11.97 %
In the year 2018 TUI Cruises: compared with the previous year; EMISSIONS 2017 2018 +/− Prev. year
1 achieved the targeted reduction in
CO₂ emissions per person and overnight stay 61.33 kg
*
58.22 kg − 5.07 %
1 reduced fuel consumption per person particle emissions per person and CO₂ emissions (from the use of fuel and coolants on board) 408,862.77* t 429,258.64 t 4.99 %
and overnight stay by 6.27 % compared overnight stay with a value 16.60 % Fleet capacity increased by 21 %.
with the previous year, thus significantly less than in 2017;
NO x emissions per person and overnight stay 1.20 kg
*
1.06 kg − 11.97 %
exceeding the target of a 4 % reduction; 1 o ffset all of the carbon dioxide
SO x emissions per person and overnight stay 0.48 kg 0.30 kg − 36.70 %
1 reduced the carbon dioxide output per emissions caused by business flights.
Particulate matter emissions per person and overnight stay 0.08 kg 0.07 kg − 16.60 %
* Correction due to improved data availability. I Differences may occur due to rounding.
The hybrid scrubber is the central component of the combined exhaust
aftertreatment system, consisting of scrubber and catalytic converter.
20 21CARE IN DEALING WITH THE
ENVIRONMENT AND RESOURCES.
Waste avoidance and waste management are important components of TUI Cruises’
ecological commitment.
Waste management at TUI Cruises is governed able systems, dosing and refilling systems,
by the principle of “avoid, reduce, recycle.” large packaging, and solutions made of
In addition to the goal of the lowest possible organic plastics. TUI Cruises will continue to
quantities of waste, this includes comprehen- recycle the remaining plastic waste where-
sive waste management on board, as well as ever possible in order to ensure the best
waste disposal exclusively on land and numer- possible recovery. Every year TUI Cruises
ous concrete measures to protect the environ- saves on plastic costs through measures www.tuicruises.com/
ment from pollution caused by waste. already implemented such as nachhaltigkeit/wasteless
This short film on environmental
COMPANY-WIDE PLASTIC 1 over1 million coffee-to-go cups protection explains the WASTELESS
REDUCTION PROGRAM 1 over 350,000 plastic tubes for hygiene plastic reduction program.
As a cruise company, TUI Cruises sees it products
as its duty to go far beyond all statutory 1 over 250,000 plastic packages for
requirements to ensure an intact environ- Mein Schiff ® slippers
ment and clean oceans, and to protect them 1 almost 5 million cocktail sticks made
for future generations. TUI Cruises pays of plastic
particular attention to the dramatic effects 1 over 5.5 million individual portions of
of plastic pollution of the oceans and there- mayonnaise, ketchup, and mustard
fore launched the company-wide WASTE- 1 1 approx. 140 rolls of plastic wrap per No disposable plastic products and
LESS plastic reduction program in the year year in the SPA applications replacement by sustainable alternatives
by the end of the year 2020.
under review. The program aims at avoiding
disposable plastic and other disposable LESS FOOD WASTE THROUGHOUT
products. By the end of 2020 the company THE FLEET
intends to prevent the use of these items In 2017, as part of a pilot project on
throughout the entire fleet as far as pos- Mein Schiff 4, TUI Cruises developed
sible or replace them with environmentally measures to avoid food waste, which the
friendly alternatives. company consistently implemented across
the entire fleet in the year under review.
WASTE If it is not possible to avoid plastic items Thus the arrangement and quantity of food TUI Cruises only has glass or paper
and disposable products for hygiene at the buffet was optimized. Among other straws on board for certain drinks
and for guests who do not want to
or safety reasons, for example, then things, the use of smaller presentation do without straws.
TUI Cruises reduces these articles to a containers contributes to this, which avoids
TUI Cruises is continuously implementing numerous minimum or replaces them with environ- unnecessary waste while maintaining the
measures to ensure that waste is avoided and that mentally friendly alternatives such as reus- same variety of products.
the recycling rate is improved in the long term.
22 WASTE 23The offer in buffet restaurant Anckelmanns- bag. This makes the durable PVC bags real
PLASTIC REDUCTION PROGRAM platz, which has been extended to the pe- collectors’ items. Upcycling also takes place
Roadmap 2018–2020 riod from 6:30 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., also avoids on board Mein Schiff 2: Thus an art object
food waste with smooth transitions between was created at the pool, consisting of old
meals on all ships. In addition, TUI Cruises flip-flops.
is, for example, making increased use of
recyclable elements instead of food for the ROGRESS IN THE YEAR
P
purposes of decoration. The success of the UNDER REVIEW TOGETHER AGAINST
measures in which TUI Cruises actively inte- In the year 2018 TUI Cruises: FOOD WASTE
2018 2019 2020 grated the Mein Schiff ® crew and the man- is the motto of the project to
agement staff of all ships was confirmed by 1 reduced the amount of waste per person reduce food waste.
Phase 1: Phase 2: Phase 3:
Analysis Implementation Implementation & success monitoring comparative measurements carried out by and overnight stay by 16.03 % compared
project partner United Against Waste e. V. in to the previous year, thus clearly exceeding
1 Systematic
the year under review. the target of a 2 % reduction;
investigation and 1 Implementation from Phase 1 1 Implementation from Phases 1 and 2
recording of existing products 1 increased the waste recycling rate by
1 Continuation of evaluation of 1 S uccess monitoring and measurement UPCYCLING UNIQUE ITEMS 3.4 % compared with the previous year;
1 E valuation
of alternative products alternative products and solutions In June 2018, TUI Cruises added a product 1 extended the project to reduce food
and solutions 1 E nsuring
long-term compliance and to its range in its online shop that deals waste to the entire Mein Schiff ® fleet;
observance
F
ocus: hotel and catering Focus: logistics and suppliers with waste in a particularly sustainable 1 audited a waste vendor with regard to the Art from old flip-flops on
manner: the new Mein Schiff ® unique waste delivered at the port; board Mein Schiff 2
shoulder bags are made from discarded 1 launched a comprehensive plastic
Mein Schiff ® advertising posters. A dif- reduction program on board the
In the first stage of the project, TUI Cruises systematically recorded all disposable plastic products and searched for ferent poster cutout is processed for each Mein Schiff ® fleet.
alternative products and operational solutions. Phase 2 serves to implement the alternatives and focuses on the logistics
chain in order to save additional plastic waste. Phase 3 ensures the long-term success of the program.
WA STE
Key figures
2017 2018 +/− Prev. year
Waste per person and overnight stay 8.69 l 7,29 l − 16.03 %
Total waste 57,904.62 m³ 53,776.07 m³ − 7.13 %
thereof landfill 15,421.75 m³ 10,151.01 m³ − 34.18 %
thereof incinerated on board 16,444.42 m³ 17,754.88 m³ 7.97 %
thereof shredded food waste 7,284.40 m³ 6,734.82 m³ − 7.54 %
thereof subject to special waste disposal 708.31 m³ 547.00 m³ − 22.77 %
thereof treated by thermal waste processing 4,247.73 m³ 3,311.04 m³ − 22.05 %
thereof recycled 13,798.01 m³ 15,277.32 m³ 10.72 %
Share of recycled and thermally recovered in terms of total waste 31.16 % 34.57 % 3.40 %
Fleet capacity increased by 21 %.
Differences may occur due to rounding.
24 WASTE WASTE 25THE MOST IMPORTANT
ELEMENT OF TUI Cruises.
TUI Cruises ensures the careful use of the element water with extensive voluntary
commitments as well as the most economical use of seawater and fresh water.
For TUI Cruises as a cruise company,
water is at the center of all operational
activities. The company therefore sees
RESPONSIBLE WASTEWATER
TREATMENT AND DISPOSAL
Although Annex IV to the MARPOL regula-
88 %
of the drinking water is produced on
it as its responsibility to consistently tions of the IMO only regulates the discharge board the Mein Schiff ® fleet via reverse
osmosis systems. The fleet is thus
promote the careful, resource-saving of black water, TUI Cruises cleans all waste- largely self-sufficient and conserves the
use of seawater and fresh water through water on board in accordance with its own scarce water resources on land.
numerous targeted measures. In addition, company principles. These include black wa-
the sensitive handling of all wastewater ter, grey water, and liquids from food waste.
produced on board plays a central role. To this end, TUI Cruises took the issue into
To ensure this at all times, TUI Cruises account in the design of all six new ships
has implemented efficient water manage- and opted for a modern advanced water
ment on all ships. purification system (AWP) for wastewater
WATER
Active marine conservation, comprehensive wastewater treatment,
wastewater levy: The economical and resource-saving use of water
is of central importance for TUI Cruises.
26 WATER 27treatment, the performance of which is COMPREHENSIVE TREATMENT AND
WAT E R comparable to that of modern onshore DISPOSAL OF BILGE WATER
Key figures wastewater treatment plants. TUI Cruises Also as part of its “Above & Beyond” policy,
on the Mein Schiff ® fleet discharges only TUI Cruises opted for a limit value below the
FRESH WATER 2017 2018 +/− Prev. year treated wastewater into the sea. This takes internationally binding 15 ppm limit for the
Water consumption per person and night 212.31 l *
181.84 l − 14.35 % place outside the 12-nautical-mile zone. In treatment of bilge water: A de-oiling system
Total water consumption 1,415,348.00 m³ 1,340,719.10 m³ − 5.27 % coastal and port areas as well as in sensitive separates oil from the bilge water in the www.tuicruises.com/
ecosystems such as the Baltic Sea, disposal engine room until the maximum oil content nachhaltigkeit/abfall
thereof consumption of seawater treated on board 1,111,125.00 m³ 1,175,317.30 m³ 5.78 % Waste and wastewater management
thereof consumption of fresh water from land 304,223.00 m³ 165,401.80 m³ − 45.63 % takes place within the scope of a voluntary is 5 ppm. A so-called white box constantly on board the Mein Schiff ® fleet com-
Fleet capacity increased by 21 %. obligation on land. monitors this limit value before the treated prehensibly explained in a short film.
water is discharged into the sea. TUI Cruises
WASTEWATER 2017 2018 +/− Prev. year CAREFUL HANDLING OF WASH WATER delivers the oils separated by the de-oiling
Treated grey and black water 1,335,334.67 m³ 1,338,597.54 m³ 0.24 % DURING EXHAUST GAS AFTERTREATMENT process exclusively to qualified disposal com-
Untreated grey water 4,886.10 **m³ 4,445.70** m³ − 9.01 % The IMO prescribes various monitoring and panies on land.
Untreated black water 116.10 **m³ 303.00 **m³ 160.98 % disposal criteria for wash water discharged
into the sea. With a voluntary commitment in ROGRESS IN THE YEAR
P
Fleet capacity increased by 21 %.
* Correction due to improved data availability. I Differences may occur due to rounding. place since 2014, TUI Cruises goes far beyond UNDER REVIEW
** Differing discharge due to, e.g., maintenance works. these regulations. The company only operates In the year 2018 TUI Cruises:
worldwide in all ports and in coastal areas BED LINEN
up to 3 nautical miles from the shore and in 1 reduced water consumption per person CHANGE CONCEPT:
the Baltic region in so-called “Closed Loop and overnight stay by 14.35 % compared With the concept introduced through-
out the fleet in 2018, guests can stop
T U I Cruises P R I N C I P L E S A N D V O L U N TA R Y C O M M I T M E N T S Zero Discharge” mode, in which the cleaned to the previous year, thus clearly exceeding the laundry change that takes place
Overview of wastewater treatment on newbuilds wash water is exclusively disposed of ashore. the self-imposed target of a 2 % reduction; every four days. If no change is de-
In addition, the hybrid scrubbers are in use 1 introduced a bed linen change concept sired, then the guest places a magnet
on the wall above the bed and thus
around the world and around the clock on a throughout the fleet to reduce the volume conserves resources in the areas of
voluntary basis. of laundry. water, electricity, and chemicals.
Wastewater Wash water Bilge water
1 Purificationof all wastewater 1 Discharge of purified wash water 1 Worldwide discharge of purified
u is e s
T U I Cr A R Y (black water, grey water, liquids outside of the 3-mile zone or dis- bilge water with a maximum limit
O L U N T from food waste) using advanced charge ashore with exhaust after- value of 5 ppm
V MENT
M I T water purification system (AWP) treatment in open-loop mode
COM
1 Dischargeof treated effluent 1 Dischargeof purified wash water
outside the 12-mile zone or ashore during exhaust gas after-
ashore treatment in closed-loop mode
Statutory 1 Regulationof the discharge of 1 Regulation
of the discharge of 1 International limit value at 15 ppm
black water (MARPOL Annex IV) wash water (IMO Guidelines (IMO Guidelines MEPC.107 (49))
level MEPC.184(59)) or a limit value of 5 ppm in special
1 Allows discharge of untreated black
water outside the 12-mile zone protection areas
1 A llows
purified black water to be
discharged outside the 3-mile zone
28 WATER WATER 29PROTECTING DIVERSITY
TOGETHER.
TUI Cruises is committed to preserving biological diversity and different ecosystems
and actively sensitizes its guests to the topic.
Guests of the Mein Schiff ® fleet can expe-
rience the diversity of species at the various
destinations visited firsthand via a wide
the largest British travel association – de-
veloped these guidelines to promote best
practices in the field of animal protection.
€ 236,295
TUI Cruises donated funds from the
range of shore excursions. For TUI Cruises, Green & Fair donation program to
the whale conservation association
the preservation of unique ecosystems SENSITIZATION OF GUESTS Pottwale e. V., the SECORE coral con-
such as coral reefs and biological diversity For TUI Cruises, sensitizing guests to envi- servation project, and the TUI Care
is part of its corporate identity. Against this ronmentally relevant topics has been an inte- Foundation, which focuses on en-
vironmental and animal protection.
background, TUI Cruises already developed gral part of the fleet’s infotainment program
the Green & Fair Land Excursion Program in for years. In addition to lectures highlighting
2013 and has steadily expanded it ever since: regional topics or presenting the country and
The approximately 170 Green & Fair excur- its people in the various destinations visited,
sion offers are particularly environmentally events on environmentally relevant topics
friendly and promote species conservation such as climate change or exciting stories
and nature conservation at the respective from the animal world are also part of the
destination through the integrated do- program on board. TUI Cruises equips the
nation program. In the year under review, 85 lecturers on board the fleet with pre-
TUI Cruises was able to provide almost a sentation slides on a wide variety of environ-
quarter of a million euros in donations to vari- mentally relevant topics.
ous organizations and environmental projects.
FOCUS ON SPECIES PROTECTION
TUI Cruises took a further step toward more
species protection in 2018 with the introduc-
tion of species protection guidelines for the
shore excursion program. The guidelines help
the company to review animal-related shore
excursions with regard to species protection.
The TUI Cruises Animal Welfare Guidelines
BIODIVERSIT Y are based on the “Global Welfare Guidelines
for Animals in Tourism” of ABTA, which – as
The need to conserve and protect biodiversity is one
of the fundamental beliefs of TUI Cruises.
30 BIODIVERSIT Y 31In the year under review, 20 lecturers and
researchers gave a total of more than 50
lectures directly related to environmental
diversity to three- to eleven-year-olds as well
as interesting facts about environmental and
species protection, sustainability, and tol-
IFAW are also represented in the scrapbook
with a cooperation double page and associ-
ated stickers.
ent company Royal Caribbean Cruises Ltd.
(RCCL) participated in the second roundta-
ble. In this context, a workshop on the topic
10 GUIDELINES
are included in the new TUI Cruises
Animal Welfare Guidelines for
topics with the help of spectacular image erance. Among other things, various theme of traveler education took place in Roatán, reviewing shore excursions with
material and multi-visional presentations. days such as Climate Day, Ocean Day, and ROUNDTABLE FOR SUSTAINABLE Belize, and Cozumel. TUI Cruises discussed regard to the protection of species.
Sustainability Day also contribute to this. DESTINATION MANAGEMENT topics such as sustainable shore excursions
ENVIRONMENTAL INFOTAINMENT In 2017, the German Federal Ministry for and possible guest communication with oth-
FOR CHILDREN Since May 2018, TUI Cruises has also offered Economic Cooperation and Development er participants from Germany, the USA, and
With special offers, TUI Cruises also includes an exclusive scrapbook created in coopera- (BMZ) initiated a roundtable on sustainable the various destinations visited.
young guests in its infotainment program for tion with Tessloff Verlag. The WAS IST WAS destination management in the form of a
environmental protection. These include, for Mein Schiff ® & Ocean Scrapbook is available “Dialogue with the Cruise Ship Industry on ROGRESS IN THE YEAR
P
example, the theme trip “Chameo – Agent on board and contains great stickers and WAS IST WAS (How and why) Sustainable Oceans and Coastal Regions.” UNDER REVIEW
in the Service of Nature,” which TUI Cruises cards as well as lots of exciting knowledge Mein Schiff ® & Ocean Scrapbook. With a focus on the Mesoamerican reef, dif- In the year 2018 TUI Cruises:
implemented for the first time on Mein Schiff 1 about the oceans, their inhabitants, and the ferent actors such as cruise companies, rep-
and Mein Schiff 5 in 2018. In the current Mein Schiff ® fleet. The coral protection resentatives of the destinations, and NGOs produced
1 a guide on species protection to
year the company is offering a theme trip for organization SECORE International and the exchanged ideas in order to create synergies. assist the shore excursion department in
the entire fleet. The offer conveys nature’s animal and species protection organization In September 2018, TUI Cruises and its par- selecting suitable offers.
32 33RESPONSIBILITY AT THE DESTI-
NATIONS VISITED AND AT HOME.
In addition to its commitment to international initiatives such as Futouris e. V., TUI Cruises
also committed itself to social causes at its corporate headquarters in Hamburg in 2018.
Through donations and active participation in
various initiatives, TUI Cruises supported so-
cial interaction and environmental protection
PAINTING FOR ANIMAL PROTECTION
In the year under review, TUI Cruises cam-
paigned for animal welfare with a special cam-
1 ,726 t CO₂
In the year under review, TUI Cruises
at its business locations and destinations in a paign during the summer holidays. The com- made a donation of EUR 25,890 to
the charitable organization myclimate
variety of ways in the year under review. As pany held a children’s painting competition on Deutschland GmbH in order to offset
part of the TUI Cruises sponsorship, employ- board the ships that were sailing in Nordland the impact of business flights. In
ees have been choosing a charitable associa- and raffled off toy whales among the partic- addition, TUI Cruises also offsets its
own business stationery and offers
tion every year since 2014, which they support ipants. The stuffed animals were sponsored guests the opportunity to offset their
in particular for twelve months. In the year under by the International Fund for Animal Welfare cruise emissions as well as their arrival
review, the team opted for Hamburger Hospiz (IFAW), a global animal and species conser- and departure by air.
e. V. (Hamburg Hospice Association) and donated vation organization, in return for a donation
a total of EUR 61,000 to the association, which from TUI Cruises. IFAW is equally committed
supports more than 300 dying people and their to the rescue of individual animals, entire pop-
relatives free of charge every year. ulations, and habitats around the globe.
EMPLOYEES CLEAN UP ROGRESS IN THE YEAR
P
Twelve employees from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises UNDER REVIEW
and TUI Cruises joined forces in the year In the year 2018 TUI Cruises:
under review and volunteered to take part in
the “Hamburg räumt auf” (Hamburg Cleans supported
1 local environmental organiza-
Up) initiative. They were thus part of Germa- tions at the various destinations visited with
ny’s largest urban cleaning initiative in which donations in the amount of EUR 236,295,
around 44,000 citizens of the Hanseatic city which the company generated through the
took part in March 2018. Green & Fair shore excursions program.
C O M M I T M EEN N
T T TUI Cruises supported the
Hamburger Hospiz e. V.
(Hamburg Hospice
Association) in 2018.
TUI Cruises considers it its responsibility to make a voluntary contribution
toward the protection of the environment at its business locations and at its
various destinations visited, and toward social interaction. The little guests were able to win
plush whales at the environmental
painting competition on board.
Employees from Hapag-Lloyd Cruises and TUI Cruises
after “Hamburg räumt auf” (Hamburg Cleans Up)
COMMITMENT 35ENVIRONMENTAL TARGETS.
T U I Cruises E N V I R O N M E N T A L T A R G E T S
2019
AREA TARGET
TUI Cruises formulates its environmental targets every year in order to be able to monitor progress
transparently at all times. In the year under review, the company almost fully achieved these targets.
Environmental Performance of at least one supplier audit with a focus on the environment
management and quality
Continuation of measures to reduce print products and paper consumption
Emissions Reduction of fuel consumption per person and overnight stay by 3.5 % compared to 2018
4% reduction in CO₂ emissions per person and overnight stay compared to 2018
Reduction of SOx emissions per person and overnight stay by 25 % compared to 2018
Reduction of NOx air pollutants and particles per person and overnight stay
compared to 2018
Compensation for CO₂ emissions caused by business trips
Waste Increase in waste recycling rate compared with 2018
Reduction of the amount of waste per person and overnight stay by 4.5 % compared to 2018
Continuation of the “Reduction of Food Waste” project when it comes to
crew training courses
Auditing of at least one waste disposer for a recycling rate of 100 % of the waste delivered
at the port
Continuation of the plastics reduction program on board the Mein Schiff ® fleet
Biodiversity Integration of guidelines on species protection into the contracts for shore excursions as well
as into the tenders for shore excursion organizers
Water Development of a new concept for constant reduction of water consumption on board the
Mein Schiff ® fleet
Reduction of water consumption per person and overnight stay by 4 % compared to 2018
TUI Cruises achieved 17 of the total of 18
self-defined environmental targets for 2018.
The company not only made significant
2019: FOCUS ON PLASTIC AND WATER
For the year 2019, TUI Cruises has again
set itself specific targets as part of its
17 ENVIRONMENTAL
TARGETS
Newbuilds Introduction of textiles (bed linen, bathrobes, and towels) made of fair-trade organic cotton on
Mein Schiff 2
progress in reducing its waste volume and continuous environmental improvement were achieved by TUI Cruises. Of a Equipping Mein Schiff 2 with an exhaust aftertreatment system
fresh water consumption, but also signifi- process. One focus is on the WASTELESS total of 18 environmental targets the
company has thus only fallen short Commitment Support for local environmental organizations through the donations generated during the
cantly reduced emissions from its ship plastic reduction program. Here the com- of its self-imposed aim of two audits
operations. In comparison to the previous pany intends to implement the measures of service providers – only one audit Green & Fair shore excursions
year TUI Cruises reduced: identified in 2018 to avoid disposable was carried out – with a focus on the
environment and quality.
plastic and other disposable products.
…
1 fuel consumption by 6.27 %; Another focus in this context is the eval-
…
1 CO₂ emissions by 5.07 %; uation of suppliers and the optimization
… SOx emissions by 36.70 %;
1 of the logistics chain. TUI Cruises will also
… NOx emissions by 11.97 %;
1 develop a new concept to reduce water
… the proportion of particles per person
1 consumption on board the Mein Schiff ®
and overnight stay by 16.60 %. fleet. This is not an exhaustive list. Many smaller and internal environmental targets and measures complement the environmental program at TUI Cruises.
36 ENVIRONMENTAL TARGE TS ENVIRONMENTAL TARGE TS 37FURTHER
INFORMATION
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environmental report and its contents. Contact us via: umwelt@tuicruises.com
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to the production of this environmental report (print version). This is why we
have taken the conscious decision to use only 100 % recycled paper for the cover
and inside pages. In addition, we have completely refrained from using adhesives
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printing inks, which are water-based and free of mineral oils.
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AND CREDITS
Published by: TUI Cruises GmbH
Managing Board: Wybcke Meier (CEO), Frank Kuhlmann (CFO)
Heidenkampsweg 58, 20097 Hamburg, Germany
In collaboration with: Kathrin Müller, Victoria Müller, Friederike Grönemeyer
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