RYA WINTER 2020
THE big Issue Going green with the RYA’s sustainability strategy 8 Sustainable boating – the next decade
The RYA’s sustainability strategy will transform recreational boating and protect the planet for generations to come
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ast year’s RYA members’ survey revealed that environmental issues are a major concern for many of you.
So it’s hoped that our new sustainability strategy will help the organisation – from board level to each member – respond to the threats facing our planet. Pathways to Zero: A Vision for a Sustainable UK Recreational Boating Sector outlines the RYA’s contribution to sustainable development over the next decade. These ten years are vital, as 2030 is a key review point set by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change. By then, we need to reduce carbon emissions by 45% to stay on a path to net zero carbon by 2050. 2030 is also the UN’s target for meeting Sustainable Development Goals, which the RYA supports through its membership of the UN Global Compact.
Pathways to Zero addresses various aspects of sustainability, including climate, biodiversity, waste and pollution, while remaining mindful of economic necessities. We have set out objectives to help us tackle these challenges, and these will enable us to • help RYA staff, clubs and training centres to take positive action • work towards generating zero pollution, waste and carbon • co-exist with aquatic wildlife and seek to remedy biodiversity loss • work with our partners to make positive changes throughout the recreational boating industry. On a day-to-day basis, we’ll be controlling the impact of our events and activities. We’re also reviewing our policies to ensure we prioritise green travel options, consider the impact of our
“We’ll help all rya
staff and clubs take positive action”
suppliers and minimise waste. We have already switched to green energy, thanks to our partnership with Ecotricity (see right), and we are putting in place an ISO14001 Environmental Management System so our performance can be externally audited. We’re also building up a database of suppliers, and developing partnerships for sustainable energy supply. And we’ll be working with British Marine on the wider impacts of industry practices. All this means the RYA will become a hub of invaluable advice. We’ll develop
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