HX Expeditions Publishes First ESRS-informed ESG Report with New 2030 Sustainability Roadmap
HX Expeditions has published its 2025 ESG Report on World Oceans Day, marking a significant step forward in its sustainability journey.
The report combines strong year-on-year progress across emissions, nature and community with the launch of the company’s first long-term sustainability strategy, setting clear and measurable SMART targets through 2030.
It also marks a milestone for the expedition cruise sector, as HX Expeditions develops its reporting in line with the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS), a new EU framework designed to standardise how companies disclose environmental, social, and governance (ESG) performance, while introducing a new destination-level approach to tracking impact.
Key Highlights at a Glance
A snapshot of HX’s environmental and social impact in 2025:
12% reduction in direct CO₂ emissions (down to 64,630 metric tons)*
50% reduction in sulphur oxide emissions and 14% reduction in nitrogen oxide emissions, supporting improved air quality
1,652 free cabin nights provided to scientists, the highest in the industry, enabling research in some of the world’s most remote locations
52% increase in citizen science contributions, with guests submitting a record 46,466 observations to projects such as eBird, HappyWhale, and others
€226,370 distributed to 28 global projects through the HX Foundation, alongside €215,195 in guest donations
1,200 tonnes of ocean plastic removed through HX’s partnership with Ocean Bottle
Governance: From Reporting to Accountability
HX Expeditions is strengthening how it manages, measures, and delivers on sustainability, moving from progress reporting to clear accountability.
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