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Letter to the stakeholders

It is with great pride and satisfaction that I present this new edition of Costa Cruises’
Sustainability Report. The Report is the annual statement to our stakeholders of Costa’s
ongoing commitment to continuing on the route towards an increasingly sustainable
future.
The coordinates of this route are the investments we have made in new ships and product
innovation, the pursuit of state-of-the-art solutions enabling a substantial reduction in our
environmental footprint and our sense of responsibility towards everyone who makes it
possible to move more and more people, promoting cultural exchange around the world.
We are in no doubt that we are heading towards our vital strategic objective of combining
business growth and sustainability.

At the same time we are aware that we are forerunners of a distinctively modern model
of development, operating on a global scale, which is intrinsically capable of creating
value for the Company and for all the players in the supply chain, generating far-reaching
positive effects. By pursuing this market strategy we are increasingly becoming citizens
of the world, broadening our horizons, bringing together peoples and cultures, creating
employment opportunities and – above all – helping to stimulate growth of local economies
and communities. Part and parcel of our approach is working with local stakeholders on
the sustainable capitalization of their resources and jointly designing a plan for long-term
development. In 2016 we were particularly active in this respect; our new itineraries in
the Indian Ocean are just one example of the way we create the right synergies with local
stakeholders and of the scale of the positive impact that can be generated by a carefully
structured path to growth.

2017 is the International Year of Sustainable Tourism, a unique opportunity to reiterate
the key role played by the cruise industry in fostering a local community’s artistic, cultural
and natural heritage. From a broader perspective, the potential of a growth industry like
this can play a very significant part in the attainment of the United Nations Sustainable
Development Goals; the UN’s 2030 Agenda is a plan of action for people, planet and
prosperity designed to improve the lives of millions worldwide by guaranteeing a healthy
environment and reducing inequality.

Ahead of the introduction of ships based on a new design concept ensuring a unique
cruise experience for our guests, we will continue to pursue challenging objectives in
accordance with our vision of sustainable development on a global level.

Neil Palomba
President
Costa Cruises