Kyle Barone

About Kyle Barone

As Sustainability Manager at Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings, I oversee our global community impact program, managing partnerships, donations, and initiatives to drive meaningful change. I co-authored and managed the 2023 and 2024 Sail & Sustain Reports, contributing to the company’s ESG narrative and disclosure. Collaborating with C-suite leaders, I support the implementation of sustainability strategies focused on waste reduction and decarbonization, while also advancing biodiversity initiatives through partnerships with organizations like Nature Metrics and the University of Miami. With a Bachelor\'s degree in Geography – Environmental Geosciences from the University of Florida, I bring roughly 8 years of expertise in sustainability management, corporate social responsibility, and community outreach. My goal is to contribute to impactful environmental and social initiatives while fostering partnerships that drive positive change.

Experience

1. Sustainability Manager

   Norwegian Cruise Line Holdings Ltd.

   Sep 2023 — Present · Jacksonville, FL, US

   Oversee global community impact program—including donations, nonprofit partnerships, local initiatives, and higher education collaborations.• Lead community impact strategy and partnerships with a multi-million dollar budget, and advancing biodiversity initiatives with Nature Metrics and community strategy with University of Miami (as two examples).• Co-authored and managed the 2023 and 2024 Sail & Sustain Reports, shaping companywide ESG narrative and disclosure.• Collaborate with C-suite leaders to set and operationalize ESG goals, including waste reduction and decarbonization targets/goals.• Partner with supply chain teams to minimize waste and integrate sustainable materials as well as support our efforts to be Net Zero by 2050.• Manage projects such as TCFD, Water Risk Assessments, Double Materiality, Biodiversity Strategy, etc.• Support with annual ratings and rankings, such as CDP, Moodys, Sustainalytics, etc. as well as supporting Scope 1-3 calculations• Coordinate public outreach and ship tour events with local communities and government officials. This includes launching global outreach programs and partnerships that educate guests on sustainability and community impact initiatives• Coordinate team member volunteer events• Knowledge and understanding of international regulations and guiding principles such as CSRD, EUETS, SASB, GRI, etc.

Education

• University of Florida

  Bachelor's degree, Geography- Environmental Geosciences

  2015 — 2018

• Allatoona High School

  High School Diploma

  2011 — 2015

• University of Cambridge

  Certificate, Sustainability and Circular Economics

  2022