How the superyacht industry is approaching sustainability

As the outsized environmental impact of superyachts comes under increasing scrutiny, Nat Barker explores how the industry is responding.

Luxury yacht festivals are changing. Delegates descending on shows in Cannes, Monaco and Fort Lauderdale in the past two months will have struggled to miss the proliferation of programme items intended to highlight exhibitors presenting "sustainable" solutions for the industry.

The initiatives are a response to increasing criticisms of yachting's impact on the environment in recent years.