Exploring our blue planet for more than a century has taught us the importance of being green. Over a decade ago, we stopped using heavy fuel oil and campaign for its worldwide ban. We announced our war on plastics in 2018, as the first expedition company to ban non-essential single-use plastic throughout our entire operation. In 2019, we launched the world's first hybrid-powered expedition ship, and two more since then. Packed with ground-breaking green technology, these innovations combined reduce carbon emissions by more than 20%, compared to other cruise ships of the same size. We are founding members of the Association of Arctic Expedition Cruise Operators (AECO) and members of the International Association of Antarctica Tour Operators (IAATO). These trade member organisations work to establish sustainable tourism in polar regions, fighting mass tourism by limiting ships and shore visits, and creating guidelines that protect fragile environments and rare wildlife.

In 2019, we launched the world's first hybrid-powered expedition ship, and two more since then. Packed with ground-breaking green technology, these innovations combined reduce carbon emissions by more than 20%, compared to other cruise ships of the same size.

We are dedicated to supporting the local communities we visit, and to creating beneficial ripple effects that continue long after we have left. By trading locally and sourcing services such as food produce and excursions from local suppliers, we contribute to the livelihood and welfare of people.

Hurtigruten Foundation is a collaboration between Hurtigruten, our guests, partners and private donors. Together we unite in our commitment to fight climate change, strengthen local communities, and stop unsustainable mass tourism. We are dedicated to supporting the local communities we visit, and to creating beneficial ripple effects that continue long after we have left. By trading locally and sourcing services such as food produce and excursions from local suppliers, we contribute to the livelihood and welfare of people. As a result, we are now supporting 41 environmental, cultural and social projects in 11 different countries. These range from helping endangered orcas in the Pacific Northwest and protecting Galapagos seabirds, to securing safe spaces for vulnerable Greenlandic children and enabling community storytelling for the Itquamavit elders in Canada's frozen north. We hope that the ripples we create today will one day turn into the waves of the future.

Within Hurtigruten Group we have nearly 3,300 employees representing 78 different nationalities from around the world, we truly are a global company. And were committed to making it a great place to work for every person, ensuring their jobs are fulfilling and rewarding. In 2022 we launched a new Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Programme aimed at building an organisation both at land and sea which is truly representative of the people, guests and communities we serve. Our new DEI policy is set out to 1) Foster empathy, respect and inclusion, understanding that they are core behaviours within Hurtigruten Group for both our people and our organisation. 2) Ensure no discrimination is tolerated. 3) Provide guidance for employees on what to do in case they encounter discrimination. An important mechanism to ensure this is the new Whistleblower Programme which we launched at the end of summer in 2022. Below are some key stats from our recent 2022 ESG Report: - Up 9% women in senior leadership and 6% female senior officers compared to 2021. - Average employee age is 39, with eldest employee at 74 and youngest at18. - A global total of 3,276 employees, comprising 38% women and 62% men. - 78 Nationalities, up from 61 in 2021.

To make sure you can speak informatively when you return home, every one of our expedition cruises has a focus on the environment. Discover in our world-leading on board Science Center, through Citizen Science Programs and research led by global leaders such as UTAS and the Institute for Marine and Antarctic studies. Participate in field research via science boats, whilst accompanied by our Expedition Team of scientists and seasoned experts. They will host lectures that raise awareness of climate change, ocean plastic, and the measures we can all take to help address environmental issues. It is our hope that engaging with nature on our expedition cruises will inspire you to do all you can to cherish and protect the precious world we all share.