Poole’s Sunseeker appoints new Sustainability and Environmental Manager

Poole-based luxury yacht brand Sunseeker International has appointed a new Sustainability and Environmental Manager, Sean Dempsey, as part of its long-term push towards sustainable development.

With over 35 years of experience in the automotive industry, Sean previously held various Environmental Management positions during his long tenure with the BMW Group. He has spent the last six months with Sunseeker developing strategies to reduce its environmental impact across the entire value chain.

Sean said: “I am thrilled to have taken the position as Environmental and Sustainability Manager at Sunseeker International. Together with a dedicated Sustainable Business Committee, we are proactively working on multiple projects across the business and look forward to building on the fantastic initiatives already in place.”

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Sunseeker has been certified to the ISO 14001 International Environmental Management System for over 10 years, with a history of innovative environmental initiatives. It currently operates biomass boilers at facilities in Poole and Portland, using wood offcuts to generate renewable heat and offset a combined 1,200 tonnes of carbon for the business each year.

Through investment in research, and academic and industrial collaboration, Sunseeker is looking to further reduce material waste and improve efficiency. This strategy has already produced its in-house Virtual Reality Design Studio, which forms 3D printed parts to eliminate the waste associated with mould manufacturing.

CEO Andrea Frabetti added: “This key appointment has enabled Sunseeker to progress the company’s sustainable growth in a complex landscape.

“The focus of our new Environmental and Sustainability Manager is to optimise our production facilities and work in collaboration with our design, engineering, and operations teams to develop strategies that will see Sunseeker advance its sustainability journey.”

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