Sustainability – Page 13
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NewsWRF introduces superyacht sustainability database
The Water Revolution Foundation, an Amsterdam-based non-profit determined to make the global superyacht industry more sustainable, has crafted a green solutions database that will be deployed in the months ahead.
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NewsPortuguese ‘self-sustainable boat’ builder looks to go international with new model
Covid may have put plans on hold this summer, but Sun Concept is now ready to go global with its latest launch, a 12m cat
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NewsAmaala developer teams up with Monaco organisation on ocean water study
As part of the development of the 3,800sq km Amaala project in the Red Sea off Saudi Arabia, its developer, the Public Investment Fund, has teamed up with Monaco-based OceanoScientific and completed a two-week ocean water study in the western Mediterranean.
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NewsBentley to stop making fossil fuel cars by 2030, hybrids only from 2026
Bentley, the British luxury carmaker, in a bid to champion sustainability, has announced that it will stop making fossil fuel cars and switch to hybrids from 2026 and aims to be completely carbon neutral by 2030.
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NewsVolvo outlines path towards zero-emission products
As part of its Market Capital Day, Sweden’s Volvo Group made a passionate pitch to investors today about the company’s vision for fossil-free products and for the business as a whole over the next two decades
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NewsBrunswick achieves zero landfill waste at Fort Wayne
Brunswick Corporation’s decades-long move toward sustainability has resulted in its Harris and Cypress Cay pontoon manufacturing plants reach ’Zero Waste to Landfill’ status.
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NewsSuzuki unveils microplastics collection system for outboards
Suzuki announced what it says is the world’s first microplastics collecting system for outboard motors on Thursday as part of the IBEX Online virtual trade event.
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NewsEU drive for greener economy not really hampered by coronavirus
European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen The coronavirus pandemic may be hammering economies worldwide, but it has not significantly dented Europe’s enthusiasm to get a handle on climate change. This week, the European Commission asked EU governments to raise Europe’s 2030 target for emission cuts to ...
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NewsScandinavian builders lead electric revolution as Rand and X Shore unveil new models
Two boatbuilders are launching new models centring on green and smart features
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NewsPrincess Yachts announces sustainability partnership with Ecoworks Marine
Princess Yachts, has announced a new brand partnership with Ecoworks Marine, a supplier of sustainable cleaning products for the marine industry. The collaboration will see all Princess customers be given the option of an Ecoworks Marine starter cleaning kit with any new yacht purchase from the Princess range, ensuring the ...
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NewsRolls-Royce launches Power Lab to develop future fuel technologies
Marine focus on innovative and net zero carbon drive and energy solutions
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NewsFraser Yachts signs national pact for energy transition with Monaco government
Fraser Yachts has signed the official National Pact for Energy Transition (Pacte National pour la Transition Énergétique) with the Monaco government, making it the first yachting company to do so.
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NewsSuperyacht sector reports good first year for its sustainability agenda
The Water Revolution Foundation, an initiative of sustainability projects of the global superyacht sector, has reported better-than-anticipated progress in its first year of operation.
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NewsNew proposal for eco-labelling of recreational marinas
The IVL Swedish Environmental Research Institute has investigated how an eco-labelling system can be used to reduce the environmental impact of recreational marinas. In a report, a new proposal is presented on what eco-labelling might look like, taking into account both the scope and harmfulness of various activities. “This is ...
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NewsAzura Marine launches new solar-powered cat
The first of a new series of solar-powered catamarans by the Singapore-based Azura Marine was launched earlier this month in Bali, Indonesia. The appropriately named ’Solar Eclipse’ is the first hull of in Azura’s Aquanima 40 series, which currently includes the Aquanima 40 and Aquanima 45.
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NewsNew brand of eco-yachts launches in Germany
A new German company is to launch a range of electric solar catamarans, sailing yachts and luxury floating homes for the global market.
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NewsNew hydrogen fuel cell initiative involves ABB and HDF
With the growing interest and discussion about the potential use of hydrogen as a fuel for superyachts, a new initiative to manufacture megawatt-scale fuel cell systems in France may move the whole process forward. If successful, it will also help reduce carbon emissions in the maritime sector. The new initiative ...
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NewsTesting times accelerate new trends towards sustainable business
The world around us has changed dramatically since the start of 2020. Most of us have been impacted personally, professionally or both. Health and safety have become a critical focus. When we think about sustainability in these changing times, we believe that it includes not just environmental aspects, but also ...
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NewsWartsila undertakes test with ammonia as lead-up to possible new fuel
With the marine sector being a major source of greenhouse gas emissions, there is much talk in the global yachting and superyacht market about the development of potential new fuels such as hydrogen, LNG or ammonia. It is known that a number of superyacht projects are already being planned to ...
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