Newsletter Aug - Sep 2024

EU Commission President von der Leyen has announced the portfolios of the next Commissioners. They will now face hearings in the European Parliament and will then have to be approved by the plenary of the Parliament over the next weeks. The structure of the Commission has been changed, with six Executive Vice-Presidents. Two of these will be critical for the recreational boating industry. The Spain-nominated Teresa Ribera will be Executive Vice-President of a Clean, Just and Competitive…
The Eco-Management and Audit Scheme (EMAS) is a voluntary initiative by the European Commission aimed at helping organisations, including those in the nautical tourism sector, improve their environmental performance. EMAS enables companies to develop a structured environmental management system, ensuring efficient use of resources and reducing their environmental impact. Key benefits include: Enhanced resource efficiency and cost savings. Full compliance with EU environmental regulations. Publicly available environmental performance reports that boost transparency. Improved brand reputation…

The European Commission’s Transition Pathways initiative focuses on driving industries towards a green and digital future. These pathway reports outline concrete steps to help key sectors like tourism and mobility achieve sustainability and resilience. The EU Commission wants to work on their implementation together with the private sector and has called the private sector to pledge implementation actions. By submitting pledges, companies can showcase their commitment to these goals, contributing to their sector’s transition. The…
Together with our members, the German Marine Federation (BVWW) and the Swiss Boatbuilding Association, EBI co-organised a panel discussion at the Interboot in September. The aim was to raise awareness in the industry on the Lake Constance authorities’ target of decarbonisation by 2040 and discuss the process and views of industry in an open format. Participating on the panel were Philipp Franke (Head of Unit, Ministry of Transport Baden-Württemberg), Dr. Steffen Häbich (Head of Department…

During the Genoa International Boat Show, EBI, in collaboration with Confindustria Nautica, hosted the second edition of European Sustainable Boating Roundtable. This high-level panel brought together industry leaders, policymakers, and innovators to discuss the future of sustainable nautical tourism under the theme “Achieving Greener Boating and Nautical Tourism by 2030.” The event opened with remarks from Piero Formenti, Vice President of Confindustria Nautica and Vice-Chair of EBI, followed by a keynote from MEP Daniel Attard,…
The 56th edition of Boot Düsseldorf launched successfully on September 5 with the unveiling of the new campaign, "We Love Water," aimed at connecting with water sports enthusiasts and promoting sustainability. EBI President Robert Marx and Secretary-General Philip Easthill both spoke at the event. Scheduled for January 18 to 26, 2025, the show will host 1,500 exhibitors across 220,000 square meters, aiming to attract younger audiences with initiatives like the "Sailing Plaza" and "Boating Plaza."…

Another successful year for the Genoa International Boat Show, which closes its 64th edition with 120,864 visitors registered as of 2.00 pm on 24th September – the event’s closing day – a 2.19% increase compared to 2023 despite yesterday’s unforgiving weather. 1,052 brands and 1,030 boats were on display across a total exhibition area of 220,000 square metres on land and water, with 85% of areas outdoor. The sea trial format is also on the rise with 3,855 tests having taken place during the Boat…
The Women in Nautica conference gives you a unique opportunity to witness and engage with the strengths, experiences and visions of women leaders in the boating industry.  It is organised by the Croatian companies Navela and Misli More. It will be held on the 17th of October in hotel Zonar, in Zagreb, the capital of Croatia. Croatia has been among the top three boating destinations for the last few years. During an engaging program find out more on sustainability, risk…

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