Burgess joins forces with Water Revolution Foundation in collaboration efforts
The superyacht industry is taking significant strides towards sustainability, with Burgess and the Water Revolution Foundation leading the charge. The partnership focuses on practical measures to promote sustainable yacht operations, working towards the industry's road to net zero emissions by 2050.
The Water Revolution Foundation's Ocean Assist Programme is a critical step in this direction. This programme, which is backed by science, aligned with the UN sustainable development goals, and externally certified by RINA, offers a comprehensive approach to reducing the environmental impact of superyachts. It provides units that can be used in official sustainability reporting, making it easier for yachts to track and improve their environmental performance.
One of the key initiatives under the Ocean Assist Programme is the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI). This index assesses the entire lifecycle of energy carriers used in yachts, including fuels and shore power. By providing a transparent way to measure and compare the environmental footprint of different yachts, YETI encourages more eco-friendly practices in the industry. Burgess is supporting the development of YETI, contributing operational expertise to ensure the index is comprehensive and effective.
Another important initiative is the Sustainable Seas programme, an evolution of the Environmental Crew Guidelines. This programme provides a practical framework for sustainable practices, helping yacht crews reduce their operational impact. Burgess integrates this programme into their yacht management software, offering tangible measures that can be implemented by crews to minimize environmental harm.
The Water Revolution Foundation brings together diverse players across the superyacht sector to collaborate on environmental initiatives. Their mission is to safeguard the ocean and neutralize the industry's environmental footprint. By focusing on collective action for ocean stewardship, the Water Revolution Foundation is at the forefront of efforts to reduce the environmental impact of the superyacht industry.
Burgess is committed to championing sustainable business practices in the superyacht industry through this partnership. The Ocean Assist Programme is expected to be rolled out among Burgess' community, furthering the goal of making yachting operations more sustainable.
[1] The Water Revolution Foundation's website: https://www.water-revolution.org/ [3] Burgess' press release on the partnership: https://www.burgessyachts.com/news/burgess-partners-with-water-revolution-foundation-to-reduce-the-environmental-impact-of-the-superyacht-industry/
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- The superyacht industry's stride towards sustainability is driven by partnerships like that of Burgess and the Water Revolution Foundation, focusing on practical measures for sustainable yacht operations, aiming to reach net zero emissions by 2050.
- The Water Revolution Foundation's Ocean Assist Programme, grounded in science and aligned with the UN sustainable development goals, offers a holistic approach to minimizing the environmental impact of superyachts, featuring units for official sustainability reporting.
- Burgess' support for the development of YETI (Yacht Environmental Transparency Index) is noteworthy, as this index measures and compares the ecological footprints of various yachts, encouraging eco-friendly practices within the industry.
- In addition to YETI, Burgess integrates the Sustainable Seas programme into their yacht management software, enabling yacht crews to adopt sustainable practices and reduce their operational impact.
- The Water Revolution Foundation, spearheading efforts to safeguard the ocean and lessen the superyacht industry's environmental footprint, mobilizes diverse players across the sector to collaborate on environmental initiatives, championing collective action for ocean stewardship.
