Vessel Environmental Footprint

Green Sail Footprint

As part of our Charter Company Partnership Program, the Green Sail Footprint system is a per vessel rating program that measures emissions and sustainability actions onboard a boat, resulting in a rating out of 5. This rating indicates the impact the vessel has on the environment, with 1 being a vessel that produces a significant environmental footprint, and 5 being a sustainable vessel that actively mitigates its impact on the environment.

The system works to reduce the impact the Yacht Charter industry has on the environment, allowing customers to make informed decisions that support green initiatives.


How Does It Work?

WHAT IS THE PROCESS?

Verified Yacht Charter Partners who register to have their vessel's environmental footprint calculated will firstly fill in a comprehensive survey about their vessel. Green Sail will then review and check the details, before providing a breakdown of the yacht's footprint.

The footprint can then be used by the Yacht Charter company to differentiate yachts in their fleet and highlight sustainability efforts onboard specific boats.

Green Sail provides marketing resources including icons and a verified partner profile to assist in promoting your Green Sail Footprint score online, on social media and in newsletters.

PRICING: The Green Sail Footprint Rating System is €30 per vessel

HOW IS THE RATING CALCULATED?

In order to measure the overall environmental footprint of a vessel we measure four key areas:

  • Emissions produced onboard
  • Power usage
  • Water usage
  • Waste produced onboard

In addition, we also measure elements that are able to offset or reduce the impact made in key areas. These include antifouling processes, the presence of renewable energy sources onboard (such as solar panels and water makers), and whether waste separation occurs to facilitate recycling. Additional operational factors are also taken into consideration, such as how old the vessel is, how frequently it is used and how it is used (i.e. charter or leisure).

ONLINE RATINGS

Once calculated, each vessel will display the Green Sail icon againts their vessel online, allowing travellers to make informed decisions about sustainable sailing.

BENEFITS: BE A PART OF THE SHIFT TOWARDS SUSTAINABLE NAUTICAL TOURISM

  • Sustainability awareness
  • Improved transparency
  • Develop an understanding of your vessels' environmental footprint and how to offset it
  • Improve brand reputation
  • Reduced operating costs
  • Improved company culture
  • Ensure consumer enviornmental demands are met
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Reviews

Accurately collecting and managing reliable data is essential for understanding where we currently stand and how close we are to achieving our goals. The Green Sail Footprint Review serves as a critical tool, not only for assessing our current position but also for providing clear guidance on the steps needed to move in the right direction.

Paško Klisović, NCP Charter, 2025

Success in sustainability begins with embracing the right ideas. The Green Sail Footprint Project highlights the environmental impact of the nautical industry, fostering awareness and offering actionable guidelines. It illuminates the path to a sustainable future, holding us accountable for advancing responsible nautical tourism practices

Jelena Milas, More Yacht Club, 2025

The Green Sail Footprint is a game changer for our industry. By measuring our total environmental impact, we can track our efforts and investments in reducing it. With this information, we can plan effectively and ensure we're doing the right thing by our business needs and for future generations.

Grant Seuren, Sail Croatia, 2025

Verified Vessels

View verified vessels by clicking on the company logo below. This will generate the sustainability credentials of each vessel that has been verified by Green Sail.

Interested in rating your vessels?

Become a Green Sail Partner