Initiatives & Programs
Sustainability
Fostering growth and innovation in Malta's maritime sector through strategic partnerships and industry support.
Overview
Yachting Malta's Sustainability Plan and Guidelines were developed in partnership with 11th Hour Racing, an international organisation that works within the sailing community and maritime industries to advance solutions and practices that protect and restore the health of our seas.
The plan reflects a clear conviction: every choice creates a ripple effect. Rooted in this principle, Yachting Malta set out a structured three-year roadmap to embed more responsible, environmentally conscious practices across the yachting sector — from the events it organises to the industry stakeholders it works with.
The first year focused on creating a legacy by tackling waste and packaging, energy and emissions, and the protection of natural habitats. Year two built on this by becoming an inspiration — addressing water consumption, responsible sourcing and procurement, and catering practices. The third year marked a new journey, reinforcing earlier commitments while turning attention to inclusion, accessibility, and transparent reporting and communications.
In practical terms, the guidelines target the elimination of single-use plastics, the use of recycled and reusable materials, responsible catering, and waste separation at events — with the ambition of setting a standard that others across the sector can adopt and follow.
The plan reflects a clear conviction: every choice creates a ripple effect. Rooted in this principle, Yachting Malta set out a structured three-year roadmap to embed more responsible, environmentally conscious practices across the yachting sector — from the events it organises to the industry stakeholders it works with.
The first year focused on creating a legacy by tackling waste and packaging, energy and emissions, and the protection of natural habitats. Year two built on this by becoming an inspiration — addressing water consumption, responsible sourcing and procurement, and catering practices. The third year marked a new journey, reinforcing earlier commitments while turning attention to inclusion, accessibility, and transparent reporting and communications.
In practical terms, the guidelines target the elimination of single-use plastics, the use of recycled and reusable materials, responsible catering, and waste separation at events — with the ambition of setting a standard that others across the sector can adopt and follow.