Sustainability

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Cherish the Planet

Our commitment to people, places and community

It's more than sustainability... it's a commitment to creating positive changes

Our Cherish the Planet program guides our efforts to understand and manage our impact from an environmental, social and governance (ESG) perspective including a consideration of responsible business practices and the wellbeing of our people. As our understanding of this complex and evolving area continues to grow, we strive to take a thoughtful, diligent approach to supporting our people and the communities and environments we interact with.

The program draws on the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs) and has six key pillars. These guide our priorities as we work to improve our practices, strengthen our data and make more informed decisions.

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Emissions

Through ship design, operational practices and consideration of alternative fuels, we endeavour to improve energy efficiency and reduce emissions where possible and feasible. We have engaged the services of SESG, an independent third-party organisation, to calculate the average carbon footprint of our guests and assist in setting achievable targets.

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Grow from Within - Value Diversity

The people at Scenic Group are at the very core of what makes our journeys truly memorable. We value diversity and currently employ over 50 nationalities from across the globe. We believe it is a strength to have different perspectives and that it helps us find the best solutions and services for our guests. At Scenic, we treat all crew and employees equally, independent of gender, sexual orientation, age, race, or religion.

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Growing with Communities

We are committed to respectful cultural interactions and endeavour to support local businesses and community initiatives through our visits. In consultation with local representatives, we aim to include Cherish the Planet guest experiences in our itineraries, following specific guidelines intended to provide benefits to the regions, people and places we visit.

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Emerald Yachts

Guided by Scenic Group’s Cherish the Planet framework, we are focused on reducing waste, managing wastewater responsibly and continually improving the way we understand and manage our environmental impact across our Emerald Yacht fleet.

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Impact Report

Our Impact Report outlines Scenic Group's ESG commitments. It highlights our environmental innovation and social responsibility initiatives in alignment with the Cherish the Planet platform and the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDGs).

View 2025 report