Burgess partners with BOAT International on global clean up initiative for second year

Between 28 April and 11 May 2025, leading brokerage firm Burgess is once again partnering with BOAT International on an eco-focused initiative that invites the yachting industry to get hands-on in the fight against water pollution.

The Global Clean Up encourages anyone in superyachting – individuals, teams, companies – to pledge to clear at least one bag of litter (per person) from their local area. From beaches and oceanfronts to waterways and rivers, the campaign hopes to make a global impact on the ever-present problem of water pollution.

This is the second year BOAT International has partnered with Burgess on the initiative, which set records the previous year. It saw 644 volunteers get involved – a 106 per cent increase on 2023 – and collect over 662 bags of rubbish across 65 locations, 20 countries and 20 organisations. A total of 13 yachts helped with The Global Clean Up, including owners and crew from the yachts of Eleni, Starlust, Asani, G-Force, Perle Bleue, Kadimos, G3, Talisman Maiton, Baton Rouge and Galaxy. Over 50 staff members from BOAT International and Burgess teamed up and took to the riverbanks of Richmond in England to support the project.

This is the third time that Burgess has spearheaded the movement, which forms part of Burgess' ESG campaign and – so far – has raised over £200k so far in the name of ocean conservation.

Andrew Pearson, partner at Burgess said: “Ocean plastic pollution is on track to triple by 2060, and it’s not just beaches we need to clean. This is our chance to bring teams, family and friends together ahead of the summer season and realise the impact we can all have collectively.”

Participants need to sign up to be involved. Visit the link below to register your interest.