EBI welcomes the European Commission's recognition of the strategic importance of the recreational boating industry in the EU Transition Pathway for Mobility Ecosystem. The transition pathway is the Commission’s strategic plan guiding industrial ecosystems toward a green, digital, and resilient European economy. It addresses infrastructure, investments, regulations, research, innovation, skills, and sustainability.  The pathway, a result of extensive collaboration between industry stakeholders and policymakers, emphasises crucial challenges in the sector's green and digital transition. It specifically addresses alternative fuels provision, end-of-life boat recycling, and the adoption of a comprehensive life cycle approach, among other issues.

EBI recently participated in a Roundtable event focused on the implementation of the recommendations. The event, attended by key stakeholders, underscored the collaborative effort towards a greener and digitally advanced European mobility ecosystem. Highlighting the significance of the recreational boating industry, EBI emphasised to the European Commission and other stakeholders its commitment to sustainability and innovation. The Transition Pathway for Mobility report recognises EBI's efforts, particularly in implementing circular economy practices for end-of-life recreational boats.

As part of the ongoing commitment to sustainability and innovation, EBI is actively engaged in the EU Transition Pathways applying to the industry, in particular those for tourism and mobility. In a recent progress report, EBI's initiatives were showcased as exemplary practices within the tourism sector, contributing to the overarching goals of the EU Green Deal  objectives. These pathways offer valuable frameworks for advancing environmental responsibility and resilience across Europe's diverse industries, including boating and tourism.