At RCL we know there are many factors that contribute to our success, including our guests, who inspire us to be the best at what we do. Our stakeholders’ collective values and increased awareness of global sustainability issues drive us to continually improve and deepen our commitment to sustainable business practices. RCL’s commitment to the environment is embodied in our Save the Waves program, a company-wide philosophy that guides our ongoing efforts to minimize our environmental footprint, set new environmental standards and lead food safety and product quality initiatives for our industry. When the Fuel Team developed a business case for fuel procurement it depended on a variety …show more content…
This can also be used to ensure suppliers are able to adapt to emerging environmental regulations, extended product responsibility legislation and to reduce potential liability.
Thorough assessment of the financial strength of a fuel supplier
Appraisal of known issues of the intended source of petroleum
Evaluation of fuel supply chain to determine any known or potential risks regarding trade sanctions
Analysis of claim incidence and resolution outcomes
Place of jurisdiction for contract and/or supply
▪ REALIZING EFFICIENCIES INTERNALLY AND EXTERNALLY
Productivity and efficiency initiatives require a full understanding of the different steps of the oil supply chain and of the key social and environmental impacts and cost drivers. Through communication and an in-depth understanding of business impacts and sustainability trends, RCL is able to ascertain the root cause of issues and drive …show more content…
We are dedicated to ensuring that our guests enjoy a safe cruise vacation and that our employees work in a safe environment. . RCL is committed to providing a work environment protective of the health and safety of our guests, suppliers and employees. We expect our suppliers to have a robust safety program that is actively supported by the supplier 's top management team. Therefore, our suppliers must, at a minimum:
Abide by all RCL health and safety rules while delivering fuel or performing services on RCL cruise ships and facilities
Abide by all applicable governmental rules, regulations, and laws
As it is RCL’s policy to seek continuous improvement of our environmental performance, we are committed to maintaining environmentally sound business operations, to integrating environmental considerations into our procurement process, and to contributing to the common effort needed to protect the natural and workplace environment. At all bunker deliveries, we expect our suppliers to:
Ensure that, at a minimum, all products and services comply with applicable environmental rules, regulations, and