MDL Marinas Recognised by Monaco Yacht Show’s Blue Wake™ Programme

MDL Marinas was officially recognised by the Monaco Yacht Show’s Blue Wake™ programme, which highlighted organisations driving environmental sustainability across the superyacht and marina industries. The achievement underscores MDL’s leadership in reducing carbon emissions and embedding sustainable practices throughout its UK marina network.

Between 2022 and 2025, MDL achieved a 54% reduction in operational carbon emissions, supported by its move to 100% renewable electricity and the roll-out of solar PV installations across 18 marina and boatyard sites. MDL is also the first UK marina operator to apply the internationally recognised BREEAM sustainability framework to marine environments, guiding new-builds, refurbishments and future developments.

The company’s solar programme continues to grow, with installations generating 101,918 kWh in May 2025 alone – its highest monthly output to date. Over the past year, generation has reached 601,128 kWh, equating to more than £144,000 in annual savings compared with grid electricity. MDL has also introduced live solar dashboards, allowing the public to track real-time site-level performance and cumulative generation.