Luxury Yacht Cruising Reimagined

Cherish the Planet At Emerald Cruises, our Cherish the Planet ethos is about more than just environmental sustainability — we are committed to creating positive change in all areas of our business and to fostering sustainable practices and rich community partnerships. Our desire is to protect the Earth by leaving as small a footprint as possible.

Our pillars of sustainability Cherish the Planet has six key focus areas 1. Reducing our waste We’ve eliminated all single-use plastic on board and work closely with, and fund, local projects that collect and recycle plastic waste, helping to maintain the world’s natural beauty and improve living conditions. We provide our guests with complimentary refillable Emerald Cruises bottles and filtered water stations across our yachts, as well as refillable toiletries in our suites — and no plastic straws are used on board. 2. Addressing CO 2 emissions We have concentrated our efforts on minimising our environmental impact, and support causes aligned with rebalancing our CO 2 emissions, including exceptional carbon-conscious experiences, with hiking and e-biking now available on many of our itineraries. We are also working to calculate the CO 2 emissions of each our sailings so we can continue in the future to implement new technologies and initiatives which ensure our carbon footprint is reduced. 3. Sourcing sustainably At Emerald Cruises we are focused on exceptional quality and responsible sourcing, with a view to support local economies, minimise food storage and reduce environmental impacts from transportation. Our commitments and actions include: ■ Sourcing fresh produce locally from destination suppliers. ■ Engaging with our suppliers on their responsibilities. ■ The development and implementation of Sustainable Procurement Guidelines.

4. Growing with communities We are committed to meaningful and respectful cultural interactions between local inhabitants and our guests. We aim to have internally certified inclusions that ensure local businesses benefit from our journeys. We’re also working with leaders and third parties within the communities we visit to ensure sustainability for the future. 5. Grow from within, value diversity At Emerald Cruises, we truly value diversity — it is a strength to have different perspectives within our business and we believe it helps us find the best solutions and services for our guests. We treat all crew and all employees equally, independent of gender, sexual orientation, age, race or religion and we currently employ over 50 nationalities from across the globe throughout our vessels. 6. Advocate health, safety & security We have created an engaging workplace at Emerald Cruises that supports the well-being of our staff, prioritising health, and safety. We also want every member of staff to be fully immersed in the ethos at the heart of Cherish the Planet. To ensure this, Emerald Cruises staff will complete extensive training that supports their well-being and will ensure health and safety is prioritised.

Left: Growing and learning with communities Right: Complimentary refillable bottles on board

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For bookings contact your local travel agent or visit emeraldcruises.eu

For bookings contact your local travel agent or visit emeraldcruises.eu