Innovation

When F1 driver Fernando Alonso decided to build a yacht of his own, it was with sustainable solutions firmly in mind – and his enthusiasm speaks to the work of the pioneers developing zero-emission yachts of the future.

Talk of climate crisis has spurred much discussion about how as a species we can reduce our impact on the environment. It’s something the superyacht industry is not only starting to take seriously, but also starting to take action on.

It’s not just superyacht owners and the superyacht industry itself that are driving the shift to more responsible yachting – superyacht destinations such as Monaco are also putting sustainability and emissions front and centre.

Initiatives driven both by yacht owners and by yacht businesses are making great strides toward a more considered environmental approach, as the Closing the Loop project at Gold Coast City Marina ably demonstrates.

There are moves globally to hit stringent new decarbonisation goals, and the superyacht sector is no different – but pioneering builders and owners are showing that concrete action can be taken today.

With COP26 and the debate over climate intensifying, yachting is not standing still and – as one French female captain is proving – it only takes one individual’s leap to make change happen.

Advancing technology and growing environmental consciousness are combining to drive change in all aspects of our lives and, as recent projects show, superyachts may well turn out to be in the vanguard of this evolution.

The Monaco Energy Boat Challenge showcased the breadth of the superyacht industry’s innovative talent

The superyachting world is embracing sustainability and driving real change.