Ponant unveils environmental commitments

Ponant’s five commitments to protect the ocean:

• Consider the whole world as a controlled sulphur and nitrogen oxide emissions zone for all in its fleet before 2025
  The company’s ships have been converted to run on ultra-low sulphur diesel since 2019 and will soon all be equipped with catalytic systems that reduce nitrogen oxide emissions.
• Reduce its CO₂ emissions by 15% by 2026 and 30% by 2030 compared with 2019
  Ponant said it “includes carbon intensity from the moment it starts to plan a cruise, taking into account distances to be covered and finding the optimum average daily speed. By relying on tools such as digital navigation aids and weather routers, the company is further improving the energy efficiency of its ships. Connecting to the electricity supply in ports that are equipped with this facility, and using synthetic fuels like eLNG are also under constant review.”
• Completely eliminate single-use plastics aboard and ashore from 2022
  As has been implemented on the expedition ship Le Commandant Charcot, Ponant is rolling out its Zero Plastic policy on all its ships.
• Ensure reuse and traceability of all waste by 2025
  As well as actions taken on board, the company works collaboratively with all service providers and ports to ensure recyclable waste like cardboard, tin cans and packaging are being recycled and reused.
• Embark scientific research teams aboard the high polar exploration ship Le Commandant Charcot

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