Eco-friendly initiatives take center stage at Monaco Yacht Show’s Sustainability Hub
The Monaco Yacht Show’s Sustainability Hub, in partnership with the Water Revolution Foundation and Siemens Energy, showcases the yachting industry’s dedication to environmental stewardship. With exhibitors leading the charge in sustainable innovations, the hub is a collaborative space where industry experts, manufacturers, and yacht owners unite to drive eco-friendly practices.
Meet the experts in sustainable solutions 2024
Visitors to the 2024 show will encounter the following companies that exemplify the industry-wide commitment to reducing the environmental impact of yachting:
- Amer Yachts: Collaborating with marine biologists, Amer Yachts supports whale and dolphin conservation through innovative software and has achieved the prestigious RINA GREEN PLUS PLATINUM certification for environmental performance.
- Ampros: What drives us is the desire to create excellent and safe electric and hybrid propulsion systems for yachts.
- Attested Rigs, LLC: Attested Rigs mission is to address pipe system degradation caused by abrasion, erosion, corrosion, and wear and tear, leveraging years of engineering expertise to restore, preserve, and optimize pipe lifecycles.
- Daedalus Yachts: A premier yacht builder specializing in zero emission yachts designed, built, and engineered using carbon and natural fiber technology.
- Daesyl: Established in 2017 and headquartered in Geneva, Switzerland, is a leading technology provider in green chemical innovation.
- Falcon Tenders: Known for their self-charging hybrid tenders, Falcon Tenders uses plant-based resins to reduce fossil fuel reliance while highlighting the sustainable materials used in yacht manufacturing.
- French Eaux: Safely purify and consume fresh, sparkling or hot water from your tanks using our reverse osmosis treatment process.
- Hamann AG: Specializing in advanced wastewater treatment, Hamann AG ensures regulatory compliance while protecting marine ecosystems. Their commitment to environmental protection is evident in their state-of-the-art sewage and greywater systems.
- Heirlooms Linens: With royal recognition and Planet Mark 2022 certification, Heirlooms Linens demonstrates a 17.8% carbon reduction, setting an industry standard for eco-friendly linen manufacturing.
- HY-Plug: A consulting firm in the maritime energy transition. Offering support services on hydrogen, electric and biofuel energies. We seek, find and analyze solutions.
- NatPower H: Developing and operating the world’s first global, large-scale network of hydrogen refuelling stations for pleasure boating.
- Nature Safe Marine: A Croatian company specializing in producing ecological products for cleaning boats and yachts.
- Propulsion House: Focusing on a fully emission-free electrical design, such as the methanol-electric concept. This solution allows the most practical reach and unlimited operation range (>5000nm).
- Siemens Energy: As the official sponsor of the Sustainability Hub, Siemens Energy achieved 100% renewable electricity in FY23 and continues to meet decarbonization targets. Their advancements in sustainable energy solutions are leading the way in eco-friendly innovation.
- Termodinamica: A leader in eco-friendly climate control, Termodinamica integrates green refrigerants and energy-efficient systems that reduce power consumption by up to 80%.
- Wet Environmental, Ltd: Great tasting global award-winning Pure Ionic Water with the aim to protect sea-life in the oceans by replacing single-use plastic bottles with a complimentary reusable and recyclable bottle
ISO 14001 certification
Many exhibitors adhere to ISO 14001, a global standard for environmental management, showcasing their focus on sustainability. For instance, ALEXSEAL® and Astilleros de Mallorca integrate these standards into their coatings and shipyard operations, demonstrating how such frameworks can drive positive change.
Kohler, also exhibiting at MYS, highlighted its commitment to sustainability by meeting IMO Tier III and Stage V emission standards, significantly lowering NOx and particulate matter emissions in its marine engines.
The Sustainability Hub highlights these innovations but also fosters collaboration to ensure that sustainable yachting becomes the industry norm.
