News and Resources

6 June 2025

We are attending the UN Ocean Conference in Nice.

We are welcoming Aino Grapin as a new board member

12 March 2025

We are welcoming Aino Grapin as a new board member!⁠

We welcome Martijn Munniksma as the new treasurer and secretary

12 March 2025

We would like to extend a warm welcome to Martijn Munniksma!

EU Sustainability Rules Are Changing: What It Means for Yachting

7 March 2025

The European Commission (EC) is scaling back sustainability reporting rules with two new proposal: Omnibus Simplification Package I and II, focusing on sustainability regulations. These proposal by the EC aims at streamlining and simplifying sustainability reporting regulations for businesses in the European Union.

HVO: The New Fuel for Yachts

25 February 2025

Internal combustion engines, mostly powered by fossil fuels, are still the primary energy source for many industries, including boating and yachting. But as our society evolves and the scientific community reliably measures the impact of our reliance—its significant pollution and greenhouse gas emissions—our industry is at the forefront of responding to the urgent need for new technology and policy changes.

Water Revolution Foundation has received a special accreditation for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference

19 February 2025

Water Revolution Foundation has received a special accreditation for the 2025 UN Ocean Conference.

Annual Report 2023/2024

19 February 2025

We are delighted to release our 2023/2024 annual report.

The Future of Sustainable Design: workshop series initiated in Austria

12 February 2025

On 15 January 2025, F/YACHTING and Water Revolution Foundation co-hosted a unique workshop in Austria for superyacht designers, project managers, and shipyard representatives: The Future of Sustainable Design.

Open Letter to Yacht Owners from Water Revolution Foundation

7 January 2025

Dear Yacht Owners & Family Offices, All New Year Resolutions encourage us to reflect on our achievements and focus on doing better for the future. The Water Revolution Foundation would like to support you in your “Yachting Resolutions” towards more sustainable sailing, with what we think are fundamental goals for owners and the industry alike.

New verified solutions raise the bar for environmental yachting

10 December 2024

Delivering more environmentally-conscious alternatives across the superyacht industry, Via Maris Njørdal by Speira, Reflow Marine by Reflow Marine, and Slimline 5 by Octo Marine are the most recent additions to our Hub of Verified Solutions.

Succession procedure of founding board members to ensure stability & continuity

29 November 2024

As we celebrate our 6th anniversary, it also means that the founding board members have reached their maximum of two consecutive three-year terms serving on the foundation’s board.

Software tool for the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) launched to revolutionise & reduce yachting’s footprint

21 November 2024

In an exciting milestone, culminating five years of invaluable industry-wide collaboration, the YETI software tool was officially launched during METSTRADE 2024.

From Awareness to Action: Invest in Ocean Restoration & Resilience Through the IMMA Programme

8 November 2024

The second webinar on the Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMA) programme, hosted by Switzerland for the Oceans, will take place on Tuesday, 26 November, 17:00 - 18:00 CET and dive deeper into critical mechanisms for ecological renewal and ocean conservation.

How to Assess, Optimise, & Upgrade the Yachting Fleet in Final YETI Webinar

7 November 2024

The next episode of the YETI Webinar Series will uncover how scores for the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) are calculated and should be interpreted based on the input and output data, making clear why a yacht performs better or worse than the average in its category and therefore how to improve it accordingly.

Find us at The Superyacht Forum & METSTRADE 2024

5 November 2024

With the show season well underway, we are thrilled to return to The Superyacht Forum & METSTRADE as a strategic partner for the third consecutive year.

A lifebuoy for yachting

20 October 2024

Yachting’s course toward sustainability is set, with zero emissions as the final destination. Following global climate policy goals, which have long aimed for climate neutrality by 2050, the European Union is committed to reducing greenhouse gas emissions by at least 55% by 2030.

Redefining the future of yacht design with the refined Designers’ Protocol

26 September 2024

Unveiled at the Monaco Yacht Show, the latest edition of the Designers’ Protocol sets a new standard for environmental yacht design, offering actionable principles and detailed recommendations for every new yacht project.

Environmental Crew Guidelines 2.0 launches at Monaco Yacht Show 2024

25 September 2024

Water Revolution Foundation and Seastainable Yachting are proud to announce the launch of Version 2 of the Environmental Crew Guidelines at this year's Monaco Yacht Show. The updated edition builds upon the success of the inaugural version, offering an enhanced toolkit to support the yachting industry's transition towards more environmentally-friendly operations.

Where to find us at Monaco Yacht Show 2024

4 September 2024

The 2024 edition of Monaco Yacht Show is less than a month away, and we are excited to be collaborating as strategic partners for the third consecutive year.

Science & Stewardship Meet for Ocean Protection in Upcoming IMMA Webinar

22 August 2024

Switzerland for the Oceans will be hosting an informative and collaborative webinar on Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at 17:00 CEST. Together with the Marine Mammal Protected Areas Task Force of the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), we will be presenting the North West Atlantic project of the Important Marine Mammal Areas (IMMA) programme.

Interpreting your YETI Score in Episode 4 of Webinar Series

9 August 2024

The next episode of the YETI Webinar Series will uncover how scores for the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) are calculated and should be interpreted based on the input and output data, making clear why a yacht performs better or worse than the average in its category and therefore how to improve it accordingly.

De-Constructing the Environmental Impact of Superyacht Construction Materials

10 July 2024

While steel and aluminium offer durability and performance advantages, like many other materials, their production processes contribute to pollution, resource depletion, and greenhouse gas emissions. Efforts to mitigate these impacts, such as increasing the use of recycled materials, energy and resource-saving technologies, are essential steps towards reducing the industry's environmental footprint.

YETI’s Scientific Basis Uncovered in Episode 3 of Webinar Series

7 June 2024

Our YETI Webinar Series continues with Episode 3, exploring the core scientific methodologies used to assess and mitigate the environmental impact of yachts with a focus on energy demand.

Introducing the latest verified solutions in the Hub

5 June 2024

We're excited to announce the addition of new verified products to our Hub of Verified Solutions. Fendaskin by Defenda, Marine Inverter Air Conditioning, Direct Refrigerant Expansion by Termodinamica, and Permanent Washable Air Filters by Fundamental Marine Developments (FMD) have all received third-party verification for their innovative alternatives to traditional onboard systems.

Industry leaders unite to foster a Regenerative Approach for Yachting

4 June 2024

Distinguished yachting industry leaders convened last week for the second edition of the Business Leadership event, organised by Water Revolution Foundation and hosted by Feadship.

How to compare non-comparable indicators: Finding the Ecopoint

23 May 2024

They say last but not least… We know you will enjoy this conclusion to our 5-part series guiding you through Environmental Indicators relevant to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology.

Unveiling the new Hub of Verified Solutions!

7 May 2024

As the number of third-party verified solutions continues to grow, we have revamped the former Database of Sustainable Solutions to better resonate with the mission and communication objectives of Water Revolution Foundation. Henceforth, the repertoire of products will be known as the Hub of Verified Solutions.

Uncover YETI Logic in Episode 2 of the Webinar Series

8 April 2024

Episode 2 of the YETI Webinar Series will delve into the logic behind the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI), a revolutionary tool designed to assess and improve the environmental performance of yachts.

The impact of EU Green Claims legislation for the superyacht industry

27 March 2024

It's increasingly common for buyers to encounter advertisements promoting products as sustainable or eco-friendly. Such claims, often referred to as "green claims," are being noticed in the yachting industry as well.

Assessing environmental impact through water scarcity footprint

5 March 2024

Welcome to part four of our series on guiding you through Environmental Indicators relevant to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology.

Join Episode 1 of the YETI Webinar Series

19 February 2024

We are pleased to announce a new development: the YETI Webinar Series, developed to share the background, scientific approach, and practical application of this much-needed method for evaluating the environmental impact of superyachts.

Welcome Awwal

9 February 2024

Awwal Idris has joined the Water Revolution team as Environmental Expert.

Environmental Crew Guidelines out now: reducing energy, waste, & water impact onboard superyachts

7 February 2024

Version 1 of the Environmental Crew Guidelines has officially been launched, marking a pivotal moment in steering the yachting fleet toward more sustainable practices. This comprehensive guide, highlighting best practices written for-and-by crew, offers information and inspiration for eco-friendlier behaviour onboard yachts.

Measuring direct emissions into the atmosphere

23 December 2023

Welcome to part three of our series on guiding you through Environmental Indicators relevant to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology.

New products verified in the Database of Solutions

15 December 2023

Magellan 630 Extra & Giraglia 633 Extra by Boero YachtCoatings, RecondOil by SKF, & Awlgrip HDT by AkzoNobel have recently received third-party verification for providing innovative solutions to conventional onboard systems.

Annual Report 2022/2023

11 December 2023

It is our pleasure to share the 2022/2023 Annual Report, summarizing the accomplishments made over the last year.

COP28 Event: Regenerative Blue Economy

8 December 2023

We are honoured to be involved with this year's COP28 UAE for the session - A Regenerative Blue Economy as Means to Harmonizing Climate Action: Post-2030 framework beyond sustainability.

Evaluating impact with Environment & Human Health Indicators

31 October 2023

We continue our series on guiding you through Environmental Indicators relevant to a Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, this time diving into factors with a direct effect on the environment & human health.

Meet us at The Superyacht Forum & METSTRADE 2023

25 October 2023

The Superyacht Forum & METSTRADE 2023 are right around the corner, and we are so excited to unveil our compelling programme for these events as strategic partners for another year.

Meet the Board: Henk de Vries

20 October 2023

Introducing Henk de Vries, chairman of the Revolution!

Designers’ Protocol unveiled to provide yacht design community with guiding sustainability principles

28 September 2023

The Designers’ Protocol was launched at this year’s Monaco Yacht Show to present the industry with a standardised document aiming to provide designers with guiding sustainability principles.

Environmental Crew Guidelines preparing to launch: building support from yacht management companies to nurture eco-friendly practices onboard

22 September 2023

A comprehensive package of crew best practices is being previewed at the Monaco Yacht Show to garner support from yacht management companies leading up to the anticipated launch of the guidelines in October.

Where to find us at Monaco Yacht Show 2023

20 September 2023

With the 2023 edition of Monaco Yacht Show less than one week away, we are thrilled to be collaborating as strategic partners for the second year in a row.

Assessing environmental impact with Climate Change indicators

12 September 2023

Within the Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, 10 environmental indicators are used to evaluate the impact of superyachts, beginning with those related to climate change.

Meet the Board: Dr. Vienna Eleuteri

24 August 2023

Meet the initiator & vice-chair of Water Revolution Foundation, Dr. Vienna Eleuteri!

Water Revolution is an Ocean Titan!

21 July 2023

We are proud to announce that Water Revolution Foundation has been recognised as an "Ocean Titan."

Announcing the Ocean Assist programme

8 June 2023

Ocean Assist will provide a return on superyachting’s landmark investment in ocean conservation, prioritising projects and adopting scientific tools that are urgently needed to safeguard the oceans.

Welcome Alexey

12 April 2023

Alexey Shifman has joined the Water Revolution team as Programme Director.

Annual Report 2021/2022

31 January 2023

We are thrilled to present the Annual Report for Water Revolution Foundation’s third year.

Welcome Jaime

16 January 2023

Jaime Barros has joined the Water Revolution team as Junior Marine Engineer.

YETI 1.0 tool launched to revolutionise & reduce environmental impact of the superyacht industry

18 November 2022

Version 1.0 of the Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) was launched at this year's METSTRADE.

Welcome Gigi

4 November 2022

Gigi Migliazzo has joined the Water Revolution team as Marketing Executive.

What to expect from us at this year’s The Superyacht Forum & METSTRADE

2 November 2022

As strategic partner for this year's The Superyacht Forum and METSTRADE, we are eager to share our additions to these events.

Sustainability Conference offers window into sustainable superyacht industry initiatives

21 October 2022

Monaco Yacht Show hosted a Sustainability Conference featuring an open-door panel discussion with industry professionals.

Welcoming three new products to our Database of Sustainable Solutions

19 October 2022

Hull Vane, Explore E8 & E9, and Hempaguard X7 have recently been verified as sustainable solutions.

Sustainability Reporting Guidelines

12 August 2022

With our strategic partner Centre For Sustainablity And Excellence (CSE), we have developed Sustainability Reporting Guidelines specific to the yachting sector.

Three-year plan

26 July 2022

We are delighted to share our next three-year plan for 2022-2025 that will carry out the Water Revolution Foundation, its partners and the superyacht industry to a more sustainable future.

METSTRADE and Water Revolution Foundation put spotlight on verified sustainable solutions

30 June 2022

METSTRADE, the world’s greatest exhibition and networking event for B2B leisure marine equipment suppliers and buyers, is further building on its consistent efforts to promote best practice in sustainability across the sector.

Strategic partnership with Monaco Yacht Show

13 June 2022

We are excited to announce a strategic partnership with the Monaco Yacht Show.

Welcome Hanna

16 May 2022

The Water Revolution team is recently joined by Hanna Dąbrowska.

We are welcoming Carolina Corral as a new board member

28 January 2022

We are welcoming Carolina Corral as a new board member!⁠

YETI moves into critical test phase and calls upon yachts for fleet review

3 December 2021

The first stage of Water Revolution Foundation’s YETI has been unveiled.

Yacht builders launch a GT-based re-investment programme for ocean conservation

10 November 2021

A group of prominent shipyards has committed to setup a structural approach for reinvestment into the...

Annual Report 2020/2021

8 November 2021

we are delighted to present our Annual Report for the second year of Water Revolution Foundation.

Our team at TSF & METSTRADE 2021

1 November 2021

We are looking forward to meeting you in person at The Superyacht Forum (TSF) and METSTRADE in just a few weeks time. We expect a lot of sustainability related content, let’s make sure we all progress in the right direction.

Sustainable Yacht Design Taskforce ready to go

27 October 2021

The yacht designers roundtable we organised throughout 2021 has been turned into the Sustainable Yacht Design Taskforce, and launched at the Monaco Yacht Show 2021 last month. For the first time naval architects, interior and exterior designers work together, and in particular on the topic of sustainability.

Welcome Jelena

25 October 2021

The Water Revolution team is recently joined by Jelena Dolecek, a freshly graduated Materials Scientist and Engineer

Energy labels for superyachts by YETI

12 October 2021

The Yacht Environmental Transparency Index (YETI) is in a crucial fleet review testing phase for arriving at a YETI 1.0 version.

Sustainability communication guidelines for the yachting sector

Featured Press Releases

16 September 2021

The guidelines which are digital and publicly available, take the user through a chronological path of ten steps for shaping effective messages regarding their sustainability efforts.

Peer-reviewing YETI

5 August 2021

Our commitment is to launch a YETI 1.0 in November this year. Contact us to express your interest for being in this peer-review group.

Change at the Water Revolution Foundation board of directors

1 August 2021

There has been a recent change at the Water Revolution Foundation board of directors. We warmly welcome Carlos Vidueira, who’s taking Wayne Huizenga III’s board seat.

What’s the ocean worth to you?

5 July 2021

Watch our video to find out why we've launched a crowdfunding campaign for the IMMA programme.

How does ocean conservation fit within our portfolio of activities?

28 June 2021

Alongside reducing the footprint of the superyacht industry, we must also directly invest in conservation efforts.

Why is investing in ocean conservation better than carbon offsetting?

22 June 2021

We need to both reduce our environmental impact and restore nature’s capacity to cope with negative impacts.

Why is the IMMA programme so widely supported by the scientific community?

18 June 2021

The IMMA programme is based solely on the best available science, with no influence from politics or other stakeholders.

How does the IMMA programme work?

16 June 2021

By identifying the most important habitats for marine mammals, these areas can be prioritised for conservation actions.

Why did we endorse the IMMA programme?

14 June 2021

Not only was the IMMA programme our first endorsed ocean conservation project, it was a logical choice.

Why should the superyacht community support ocean conservation?

10 June 2021

Why we need to shift from viewing ocean conservation as philanthropy to understanding that it is, in fact, an investment.

We’re raising funds for the Important Marine Mammal Areas programme

8 June 2021

We are launching our ocean conservation programme with a crowdfunding campaign for our first endorsed project.

We celebrate over 100 sustainable practicioners

22 April 2021

In line with the ‘open source’ approach, the joint industry project group wishes to share its progress with the wider yachting industry.

Sharing YETI with the world

18 March 2021

In line with the ‘open source’ approach, the joint industry project group wishes to share its progress with the wider yachting industry.

Help us with captains and marina survey

21 February 2021

We are asking captains and marinas to share insight into shore power usage.

SOS Yachting supports Ocean Assist project

22 December 2020

SOS Yachting is supporting the development phase of Ocean Assist.

The Superyacht Report: Innovation across every inch of a vessel

21 December 2020

Bill Tripp states that we need to push for innovation and embrace what is already available.

BNP Paribas supports database launch

9 December 2020

BNP Paribas has offered its support to Water Revolution Foundation to kick-start the database.

Database of Sustainable Solutions launched

26 November 2020

We’re excited to launch our Database of Sustainable Solutions.

Limited edition lanyard

27 October 2020

Foglizzo have designed an exclusive, limited edition Water Revolution Foundation lanyard.

YachtTalk Heesen: The sustainable future of yachting

26 October 2020

Robert van Tol spoke on YachtTalk about the sustainable future of yachting.

The Superyacht Report: Crowdsourcing passage soundings

20 August 2020

Andrew Schofield explains why yachting can help survey the world’s oceans.

The importance of sustainability training

16 July 2020

For the path towards increased sustainability, the most important step is to understand the business case.

Sustainability award

3 July 2020

Water Revolution Foundation was recognised by Robb Report.

First Annual Report

3 July 2020

Our first annual report highlights the activities and accomplishments of our inaugural year.

Online offer: ‘Sustainability in Practice’ course

15 June 2020

Motivated by positive feedback, we are pleased to announce our next online course.

World Oceans Day

8 June 2020

An important day to celebrate and protect our precious oceans.

Life Cycle Assessment animation

5 June 2020

Learn about the methodology behind our Yacht Assessment Tool.

Public Benefit Organisation status granted

2 April 2020

Water Revolution Foundation has been granted the status of a Public Benefit Organisation (PBO).

Response to SuperYacht Times’ webinar

2 April 2020

Water Revolution Foundation joined SuperYacht Times' webinar on sustainability in yachting.

Yacht Assessment Tool animation

2 April 2020

Watch our new animation, introducing our foundation as well as our Yacht Assessment Tool.

Introducing Elisabetta Zerazion, LCA expert

1 April 2020

We are pleased to welcome Elisabetta Zerazion to the Water Revolution team.

The Superyacht Report: Why we need a code of conduct

31 March 2020

Robert van Tol explains why the superyacht industry needs a code of conduct.

The Superyacht Report: Taking an important measure

Featured Reports

19 March 2020

Vienna Eleuteri, initiator, discusses her work on the Yacht Assessment Tool.

The Superyacht Report: An urgency to act

7 February 2020

Olivier Blanchet, BNP Paribas, talks about the urgency for the industry to act right.

Code of Conduct signed in Cortina

7 February 2020

Water Revolution Foundation brought its Code of Conduct to the Superyacht Design Festival.

The decade of sustainability in yachting

16 January 2020

Aligning yachting with the United Nations’ international 2030 agenda.

A word from our initiator

12 January 2020

Vienna Eleuteri shares why sustainability is important.

Yacht Assessment Tool launch

4 December 2019

The superyacht industry is finally able to assess its environmental footprint.

First Sustainability in Practice course a success

4 December 2019

Feedback from attendees was very positive.

The Superyacht Report: My children’s influence

9 October 2019

Martin Redmayne, The Superyacht Group, shares what really inspires him to be more sustainable.

ISO working group on sustainability

4 October 2019

Robert van Tol, executive director, was appointed as convener of this new ISO working group.

Sustainability management course

4 October 2019

‘Sustainability in Practice’ is a management course tailored to the superyacht industry.

Martin Redmayne on attracting new clientele

25 September 2019

Why Water Revolution offers the superyacht industry an opportunity.

The Superyacht Report: What part will you play?

19 September 2019

Henk de Vries III, chairman, reflects upon the foundation’s first year.

The Superyacht Report: Innovation before legislation

21 August 2019

Lorenzo Pollicardo, SYBAss, explores why we must push beyond legislation.

METSTRADE becomes first strategic partner

19 July 2019

METSTRADE is the foundation’s first strategic trade show partner.

Water Revolution welcomes first anchor partners

10 July 2019

Superyacht industry leaders become Water Revolution Foundation’s first anchor partners.

The Superyacht Report: Considering conservation

19 June 2019

Robert van Tol, executive director, explores why yachts should engage in ocean research.

The Superyacht Report: Realising an ambition

23 May 2019

Derek Munro outlines a blueprint for greener yachting.

The revolution has begun!

3 May 2019

Henk de Vries, chairman, explains why the work of Water Revolution Foundation is so important.

Play your part

3 May 2019

Take part in our survey focusing on superyacht sustainability.

Megayacht News Radio podcast

23 April 2019

Robert van Tol, executive director, spoke with Megayacht News Radio podcast.

All aboard the water revolution

17 April 2019

Vienna Eleuteri, initiator, wrote about the purpose of this new foundation in The Superyacht Report.

Board meeting

29 March 2019

Our enthusiastic founding board met in Monaco.

Vela Code

8 March 2019

We are honoured to be a beneficiary organisation of Dan Lenard's Vela Code endeavour.

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