Making sailing more eco-friendly
According to a study highlighted by Fountaine Pajot, the carbon footprint of a boat sailing for 20 years can be broken down as follows: 80% for its use and 20% for its construction. These figures are disputed by the Bénéteau Group, which puts forward a cautious 50/50 split - at least for yachts that are already hybrids, thanks to sailing that is rendered more environmentally friendly due to the wind and sails... But there is no doubt that the construction of a multihull undeniably generates CO2, and many builders are trying to reduce these emissions. Multihulls World has had a look at the current situation.
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Publié le
26/06/2024
Par
Norbert Conchin
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SP22
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2024
While it may seem obvious that we are still a long way from leaving the fossil fuel era behind us, it’s only natural to ask ourselves about the overall impact of our sea travel. According to a French study by Ademe (the French Environment and Energy Management Agency), 2.9% of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions come from the maritime sector, 87% of which relate to the commercial maritime transport of goods and passengers. To put these figures into perspective, the yachting sector accounts for less than a tenth of these maritime emissions, or a tiny 0.03% of total pollution... While such a lo…
