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Newsletter April 2025
The 2025-2030 working plan for the Ecodesign for Sustainable Products Regulation (ESPR) and Energy Labelling Regulation was adopted by the EU Commission. It provides the list of products that should be prioritised to introduce ecodesign requirements and energy labelling over the next five years. The priority products are steel and aluminium, textiles (with a focus on apparel), furniture, tyres and mattresses. These were selected based on their potential to deliver on the circular economy. In…
From 1 May 2025, the Mediterranean Sea officially became the world’s fifth Emission Control Area (ECA) for sulphur oxides. Ships operating in the region are now required to use marine fuels with a maximum sulphur content of 0.1%, down from the previous 0.5% global limit. The objective is to curb air and water pollution caused by sulphur emissions, which are linked to respiratory conditions, sea acidification, and environmental degradation. This measure follows the example of…
EBI has been awarded the prestigious ‘Impact’ Award at the European Association Awards 2025, held on 10 April in Brussels. The award recognises the success of EBI’s Blue Boat Horizon project—its largest and most ambitious sustainability initiative to date. The project promotes the use of Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) to measure and improve the environmental performance of recreational boats, uniting industry leaders across Europe in a shared mission. The awards are organised by the European…
EBI warmly congratulates Piero Formenti on his appointment as President of Confindustria Nautica for the 2025–2029 term. A long-standing member of the EBI Council and former EBI President, Mr. Formenti brings decades of experience and strong industry leadership, particularly in representing the small boating sector. His programme will focus on strengthening the supply chain, promoting Made in Italy excellence, and enhancing the Genoa International Boat Show. We look forward to continued collaboration with Confindustria Nautica…
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