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Green Sail Footprint: Emission reduction in maritime tourism

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04 June 2025

Green Sail Footprint: Emission reduction in maritime tourism

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The Green Sail Footprint is a certification programme that helps charter companies reduce vessel emissions and adopt sustainable practices in nautical tourism.

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Albania

Armenia

Austria

Belgium

Bosnia and Herzegovina

Bulgaria

Croatia

Cyprus

Czechia

Denmark

Estonia

EU-27

Finland

France

Georgia

Germany

Greece

Hungary

Iceland

Ireland

Italy

Kosovo

Latvia

Liechtenstein

Lithuania

Luxembourg

Malta

Moldova

Montenegro

Netherlands

North Macedonia

Norway

Poland

Portugal

Romania

Serbia

Slovakia

Slovenia

Spain

Sweden

Switzerland

Türkiye

Ukraine

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Company with 250 or more employees

NGOs / Non-profits

SMEs (a company with less than 250 employees)

  • Specific types of tourism

    • Coastal, maritime and inland water tourism

    • Ecotourism

  • Transition Pathway Strategic Areas

    • Green Transition of Tourism Companies and SMEs

    • R&I on climate-friendly tourism

    • Sustainable mobility

  • Business activities

    • Water (sea, coastal and inland) passenger transport

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The Green Sail Footprint is a sustainability certification programme designed for charter companies to measure and reduce the CO2e emissions of their vessels. Through a per-vessel rating system, companies receive a detailed environmental impact report and guidance on aligning operations with sustainability goals. Verified participants gain access to technical and marketing support, helping them promote their eco-friendly practices to clients. The initiative supports the broader mission of fostering responsible nautical tourism.

#Carbon footprint reduction #Green transportation options #Sustainable tourism

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