January 2025
HX Recognised IN Coveted Sustainability Award Ceremony
HX (Hurtigruten Expeditions) has been awarded the coveted 2024 “ESG Transparency Award“ by the European Sustainability Initiative. The company achieved the highest distinction in the "Excellence Class" category and was named the "Leading Company" in
the Transparency and Sustainability
category, further solidifying its position as a global leader in sustainable tourism and transparent environmental practices. The award ceremony took place In
Bonn, Germany during the 2024 European Sustainability Week at the Steigenberger Icon Grandhotel & Spa. The accolades highlight HX's dedication to driving positive environmental change and fostering accountability across the cruise industry. A Milestone Achievement for Sustainability
Leadership Gebhard Rainer, CEO of HX, who was in Germany to celebrate the award, said: “This recognition validates our commitment to building a sustainable future. It underscores the power of transparency in driving genuine progress. We’re proud to be pioneers in the industry that actually ‘walk the talk’ and remain steadfast in our mission to reduce our ecological footprint and set new standards for sustainable expedition travel.” Collecting the award at the ceremony was
Tudor Morgan, HX’s VP of Sustainability and Industry Relations: "At HX, we believe that true leadership goes beyond exploration — it’s about charting a course for a better, more sustainable future. Winning this award for transparency in ESG is not just a recognition of our efforts; it’s a commitment to continually push the boundaries of integrity and accountability. We are proud to lead with purpose, and this award
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20 Scientists on Board Ponant’s Le Commandant Charcot to Study Climate
Change
AS part of the PONANT Science programme, the project embarked 20 researchers from seven na- tionalities for the first ever crossing of the Arctic Ocean from west to east. Aboard Le Commandant Charcot, multi-disciplinary missions were undertaken to study the impacts of global warming on this polar region which is changing rapidly alongside cruise guests. Through the PONANT Science programme, six
research teams embarked alongside guests on the high polar exploration vessel Le Commandant Charcot. Researchers from several scientific institutions including IPS, AW and JAMSTEC came together in September for the first ever west to east crossing of the Arctic Ocean, a journey of 6,400 km between Alaska and Spitsbergen as part of the CHARCOT project. Specifically designed for expeditions to extreme
is a testament to the collective dedication of our entire team to make a lasting positive impact on both the planet and the communities we serve."
environments, Le Commandant Charcot, the world’s only luxury icebreaker, has a Polar Class 2 hull that enables the ship to navigate in polar regions, while her hybrid electric propulsion powered by liquefied
natural gas (LNG) helps minimise her impact on the environment. The vessel has two laboratories (dry and wet) equipped to collect and analyse water, ice and air samples. A new SIMS (Sea Ice Monitoring Station) antenna is constantly measuring the thickness of the ice. “This large-scale multi-disciplinary operation
brought together 20 scientists of seven nationalities from 11 universities and institutes, leading six missions in fields such as the carbon cycle, the physics and biogeochemistry of the Arctic Ocean, ecosystem functions and microplastics. “It was a real challenge to coordinate all the
different types of samples, at all times of the day and night, and adapt to unknown ice conditions,” explains Daniel Cron, Scientific Coordinator of the PONANT Science programme. On board, scientists shared their knowledge
and experience during talks and podcasts organised as part of the "Science Talks". For more information
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