Sustainability Report 2024: targets achieved
10th october 2025
Director of CSR and Sustainable Development
Wassim Daoud
« Our 2024 Sustainability Report provides a clear picture of the progress we have made and the road ahead. We are continuing on our path towards decarbonisation and taking concrete action to reduce our environmental impact, support scientific research and assist local communities. »
Reduce CO² emissions
In 2024, CO² emissions per cruise day will be down 14% compared to the reference year 2018, which is nearly half of the target of -30% by 2030. This reduction is the result of several improvements made in recent years in terms of fleet energy efficiency and the use of alternative energies.
In 2024, CO² emissions per cruise day will be down 14% compared to the reference year 2018, which is nearly half of the target of -30% by 2030. This reduction is the result of several improvements made in recent years in terms of fleet energy efficiency and the use of alternative energies.
Achieving the Net Zero target
To achieve the ambitious goal of Net Zero by 2050, PONANT EXPLORATIONS GROUP has also launched a programme of disruptive innovation in naval design and propulsion. Co-financed by the European Union's Innovation Fund (Emissions Trading Scheme), Swap2Zero is an ambitious R&D project. Thanks to the unprecedented use of six major decarbonisation technology building blocks, this first transoceanic vessel aims to achieve zero CO² eq1 emissions during operation.
Developing marine protected areas
The PONANT Foundation supports the international Blue Nature Alliance programme, a global partnership founded and led by Conservation International, which aims to develop marine protected areas around the world. Since January 2022, the Foundation has been supporting several biodiversity conservation projects, particularly in New Caledonia. It is carrying out mangrove restoration initiatives there, while raising awareness and empowering local communities.
Supporting local communities
Commander Charcot, taking advantage of his ability to navigate through ice, supplies Inuit communities in Greenland from spring onwards, shortening the period of winter isolation by a month. In Polynesia, the Paul Gauguin provides free medical consultations and care for the populations of the Marquesas and other isolated archipelagos.
All our commitments
Reducing emissions, recycling waste, working together with local communities, ethical travel charter... Discover all our commitments to more responsible tourism.