D-Marin is marking World Environment Day 2026 (Friday 5 June) by sharing progress across its sustainability programme, highlighting continued investment in clean energy, marine conservation, biodiversity protection, waste reduction, and responsible marina operations across the Group.

As pressure grows on coastal ecosystems globally and the yachting industry faces increasing scrutiny over its environmental impact, responsible marina operations have never been more important. 

Continuing to advance its environmental and social initiatives across 26 marinas in nine countries, D-Marin remains focused on protecting coastal destinations while supporting a more sustainable future for the yachting industry.

Six D-Marin marinas now operate with installed solar energy systems, generating approximately 3 GWh of renewable electricity annually across its portfolio. Since 2021, the Group has reduced its Scope 1 and 2 emissions by more than 20 per cent and remains on track to achieve its Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi)-aligned target of reducing emissions by 42 per cent by 2030.

Over the past year, D-Marin expanded its marine clean-up initiatives, removing 74m³ of debris from marine and coastal areas, including more than 1 tonne of seabed waste and ghost nets. Environmental actions were supported by DPOL and Jellyfishbot technologies, now deployed across D-Marin marinas to support cleaner waters and strengthen marine pollution prevention through the collection of hydrocarbons, microplastics and floating marine waste. 

D-Marin also managed approximately 7,500 tonnes of waste during the year, with recycling rates reaching around 30 per cent, while continuing to invest in smart infrastructure with more than 2,500 smart pedestal systems installed across the portfolio.

Korina Kostakaki, Head of Sustainability and H&S at D-Marin, said: “World Environment Day is an important reminder of the responsibility we carry towards the coastal environments and communities where we operate. Over the past year, we have continued advancing initiatives focused on marine protection, biodiversity restoration, renewable energy, waste reduction and Health & Safety culture across our international marina network. During 2025 alone, D-Marin delivered more than 6,600 hours of Health & Safety training across its marinas, representing a 20 per cent increase compared with the previous year. Through strong partnerships and measurable actions, we remain committed to creating long-term positive impact for both people and marine ecosystems.”

Further strengthening its biodiversity initiatives, D-Marin partnered with ©Ecocean to launch the Biohut® programme, starting with France, Italy, Greece and Croatia. These underwater nursery habitats provide shelter and feeding grounds for juvenile fish, supporting healthier marine ecosystems and biodiversity restoration. The initiative has been recognised with a Silver Award at the Tourism Awards 2026, in the category of ‘Initiatives for Conserving Land and Marine Biodiversity’.

D-Marin’s sustainability efforts continue to receive international recognition, including an EcoVadis Gold sustainability rating, Gold and Silver honours at the Abu Dhabi Maritime Awards 2025, continued Blue Flag certifications across D-Marin marinas, and internationally recognised ISO certifications for environmental management and health and safety standards across the Group.

Christina Samoulada, CHRO at D-Marin, said: “At D-Marin, sustainability is not only about protecting the environments in which we operate; it is also about empowering our people to make a positive impact every day. Across our marinas, our teams play a vital role in safeguarding marine ecosystems, supporting local communities and embedding responsible practices into our daily operations.

“Through continuous learning, employee engagement and a strong culture of ownership, we are building an organisation where environmental responsibility, wellbeing and operational excellence go hand in hand. As we continue to grow, our ambition is to ensure that every marina, every team and every individual contributes to creating lasting value for our customers, our communities and the coastal destinations we are privileged to call home.”

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