Carnival Corp has named a new chief ethics and compliance officer to oversee its environmental practices as part of a multimillion-dollar fine tied to violating a five-year probation.
Peter Anderson, a former federal prosecutor with 20 years in corporate compliance, will work out of Carnival's Miami headquarters and report to chief executive Arnold Donald.
Carnival announced it would name a person for this role a month ago.
In this position, Anderson "will direct strategy for and drive a culture of compliance and integrity that ensures adherence to legal and statutory requirements and the highest ethical principles," the New York-listed cruise major said.
He will also lead an effort to develop new compliance training programs for the company's 120,000 employees worldwide and be responsible for contributing to Carnival's compliance risk management program.
"Pete's knowledge of global environmental law and corporate compliance makes him a valued addition to our leadership team, and we look forward to him playing a strong role in helping us consistently achieve and exceed our compliance objectives," Donald said in a statement.
"Pete understands what it takes to help build a corporate compliance effort that is effective, and will help lead us to pursue compliance-related goals through pragmatic solutions that achieve measurable results — another important step in our firm commitment to sustaining long-term environmental compliance, excellence and leadership."
He will also oversee Operation Oceans Alive, Carnival environmental commitment and stewardship program launched in 2018.
Operation Oceans Alive "ensures that all employees receive environmental education, training and oversight, while continuing the company's commitment to protecting the oceans, seas and destinations in which it operates," Carnival said.
Carnival's environmental track record
Carnival has served two years of the five-year probation as part of a $40m settlement for illegally dumping oil into the ocean from its Princess Cruises ships for eight years and lying about it to US authorities.
While on probation, Carnival and its subsidiary cruise lines tried to avoid unfavourable findings by preparing ships in advance of court-ordered audits and falsifying records.
The New York-listed company also dumped plastic garbage into the ocean and illegally discharged gray water into Glacier Bay National Park in Alaska.
The company also tried to lobby the US Coast Guard through a back channel to change the terms of the settlement.
The company acknowledged these incidents, according to court filings.
Anderson's track record
Anderson had previously been the head of the White Collar and Compliance Group at law firm Beveridge & Diamond and was initially engaged by Carnival to conduct a compliance program assessment.
He also led the environmental compliance team on the Volkswagen monitorship over the past two years.
"I am honored and privileged to serve in this important role, and look forward to continuing to work with our leaders, and most importantly, our team of dedicated employees to help build an ethics and compliance program that is truly world class," he said in a statement.
"Our strategic plan involves goals and key actions to build a strong and proactive compliance culture that is based on open communications — both listening and responding — as well as adequate resources and improved tools."
He was a member of an honors program at US Department of Justice environmental crimes section's honors programme before serving as an assistant US attorney.
Anderson, who has a law degree from University of Virginia left government service to start a law practice involved in compliance defence and counseling.
Corporate compliance manager promoted
Carnival has also today announced the promotion of Chris Donald to senior vice president of corporate environmental compliance.
Donald will continue to serve in his role as the company's corporate compliance manager, reporting directly to Anderson.
He will continue leading Carnival's corporate environmental compliance efforts, including expanding programmes to improve environmental training, operations and reporting and overseeing company compliance.
Donald is also responsible for developing and managing Operation Oceans Alive.
"I feel fortunate to have worked with Chris over the last several years in multiple roles related to environmental compliance and safety," said Bill Burke, Carnival's chief maritime officer.
Donald, who joined Carnival in 2007, has held a number of roles with the company, including positions supporting the company's policy development, internal audits and investigations.
He previously served as senior director of safety and occupational safety, and director of safety policy, focused on enhancing the company's fire prevention, detection and suppression systems.
Donald began his career as a marine engineer in 1997, serving at sea for 10 years in engineering positions at ExxonMobil, Windstar Cruises and Carnival'sHolland America Line.
He holds an associate degree in marine engineering from Glasgow College of Nautical Studies in Scotland.
