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The attainment of both certifications recognizes the company’s sustainability efforts

GALVESTON, Texas, Oct. 20, 2025 /PRNewswire/ — Royal Caribbean Group’s (NYSE: RCL) Galveston Cruise Terminal (GCT) is the first cruise terminal to formally achieve both Leadership in Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) Net Zero Energy and LEED Net Zero Carbon certifications for its ongoing operations. These two new certifications build on Royal Caribbean Group’s existing LEED Gold certification for the design and construction of GCT, which began operations in November 2022.

“Earning three prestigious LEED certifications in under three years is both a testament to Royal Caribbean Group’s mission to deliver the best vacations responsibly and to the incredible drive of our partners, at SSA Marine, CodeGreen and the Port of Galveston,” said Joshua Carroll, senior vice president, Destination Development, Royal Caribbean Group. 

Developed by the U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC), LEED is a globally recognized rating system and framework for identifying and implementing practical green building strategies. The LEED Zero Carbon certification recognizes buildings operating with net zero carbon emissions over the course of the past year, and the LEED Zero Energy certification recognizes buildings that achieve a source energy use balance of zero for the past year.

“Achieving LEED certification is more than just implementing sustainable practices. It represents a commitment to making the world a better place and influencing others to do better,” said Peter Templeton, president and CEO, USGBC. “Given the extraordinary importance of climate protection and the central role buildings play in that effort, Royal Caribbean Group is creating a path forward through their LEED certification.”

Royal Caribbean Group’s Destination Development team, Galveston terminal operator SSA Marine, and environmental consulting firm CodeGreen worked together on the project. CodeGreen audited and benchmarked the terminal’s energy, water and waste use. The SSA Marine operations team used these metrics to make necessary upgrades and improvements, including retro-commissioning building systems, to reach peak performance. This year-long process concluded in March 2025, and the two Net Zero certifications were awarded on June 18, 2025.  

To commemorate these milestones, a plaque was hung in the terminal’s grand lobby, as a testament of Royal Caribbean Group’s commitment to sustainability and delivering vacations responsibly.

About Royal Caribbean Group:
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is a vacation industry leader with a global fleet of 68 ships across its five brands traveling to all seven continents. With a mission to deliver the best vacations responsibly, Royal Caribbean Group serves millions of guests each year through its portfolio of best-in-class brands, including Royal Caribbean, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea; and an expanding portfolio of land-based vacation experiences through Perfect Day at CocoCay and Royal Beach Club collection. The company also owns a 50% joint venture interest in TUI Cruises, which operates partner brands Mein Shiff and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. With a rich history of innovating, Royal Caribbean Group continually delivers exciting new products and guest experiences that help shape the future of leisure travel. Learn more at royalcaribbeangroup.com or rclinvestor.com.

SOURCE Royal Caribbean Group