// INDUSTRY NEWS
Groupe Beneteau ramps up focus on sustainability
Groupe Beneteau is ramping up the responsible purchasing component of its CSR program , B- Sustainable by inviting its suppliers to register on the EcoVadis CSR rating platform . The target Groupe Beneteau set is 50 % of suppliers to be covered by the assessment approach by the end of 2025 .
Groupe Beneteau has chosen to work with the international rating agency EcoVadis to assess its suppliers . This initiative aims to collectively bring on board all of the Group ’ s suppliers with a view to reducing environmental impacts and promoting responsible ethical and social practices .
Groupe Beneteau will assess the CSR performance of its suppliers . This assessment covers 21 sustainability criteria that are grouped into four themes : Environment , Labor & Human Rights , Ethics and Sustainable Procurement . The criteria are weighted depending on the size , business sector and geography of the company being assessed .
“ This initiative represents a major step forward with our commitment to incorporating sustainability criteria across our entire supply chain ”, explained Delphine Planes , Groupe Beneteau VP Purchasing . “ We are proud to work with suppliers who share our commitment . We are convinced that this initiative will help further strengthen our supply chain and maintain the confidence and trust of our customers and partners ”.
Groupe Beneteau ’ s suppliers will be assessed by EcoVadis based on their environmental , social and ethical performance . For the suppliers , this is also an opportunity to showcase their CSR approach , covered by an official rating certified by EcoVadis , with their own customers . The assessment results will make it possible to provide them with support if necessary through specific action plans . To achieve this , the Group ’ s purchasing teams are strongly involved . Some have already benefited from operations to raise awareness with the ‘ Climate Collage ’ workshops held in the Group in 2022 .
“ Our ambition is to gradually bring on board the suppliers from our Production and Non- Production Purchasing panel . In 2022 , more than one fifth of the Group ’ s strategic suppliers were already certified by EcoVadis and they represented around 24 % of the Group ’ s spend . Groupe Beneteau ’ s ambition is to support our suppliers so that the majority of them have been covered by awareness initiatives and are certified by 2025 ,” noted Delphine Planes , Groupe Beneteau VP Purchasing .
“ The speed of the rollout will of course be able to be adapted depending on the context of supply chain disruption and alternatives present on the market ”, concluded Planes .
Edward “ Ned ” McGovern III 1946-2023
ral in the Marines , including a 10-month tour in Vietnam . Ned completed his service on October 6 , 1968 and began his 46-year career at Mack Boring & Parts Co . the very next day . Ned married Jane Davis McGovern of Short Hills , with whom he shared his four children , that same year . In 1987 , Ned was remarried to Glenda Horne , and shared 38 years of successful marriage with her until his death .
In 1990 , Ned became the third generation of McGovern leaders to become president of Mack Boring , and later Co-President with his brother Steve from 2003-2008 . Ned , along with the Mc- Govern family , transformed the company with the addition of key products such as Yanmar , Isuzu and Scania . The family founded the Engine City Technical Institute and trained thousands of technicians , preparing them for careers in both on- and off-road engine service . The company reorganized into five strategic business units to position itself for the future growth to come . Ned assembled a strong management team using efficient planning models which led to record growth and increased market share .
In 2014 , Ned finished his career with Mack Boring , retiring as Chairman Emeritus . He was recognized as a caring and committed boss and was always known to put the company and its employees first throughout his entire career .
Ned will always be remembered as a generous man , a straight shooter , and as tough as they get . Never one to complain , even as he endured his long battle with prostate cancer , he always thought of others and never would accept being a burden . He was a man of service and honor , and he will be sorely missed .
Integra acquires Florida Keys marina
Miami-based real estate investment and development firm Integra Investments has announced the acquisition of The Perry Marina in Key West ’ s Stock Island . The property is the fifth active marina in the firm ’ s portfolio . Terms of the sale could not be disclosed .
Located at 7005 Shrimp Road , The Perry Marina is situated on 35 acres . It is the largest deepwater marina in the Florida Keys , offering 288 wet slips . The marina is capable of berthing superyachts up to 350 feet in length .
“ The Perry Marina ’ s location within a worldclass destination for domestic and international boaters allows for some of the top fishing and nautical experiences of any coastal location , making this an anchor asset for our growing portfolio ,” said Victor Ballestas , a Principal with Integra Investments . “ Our strategic deployment of capital to The Perry Marina and Integra ’ s newest development , Wrecker ’ s Cay , Key West ’ s largest workforce housing project in over 50 years , are a testament to our commitment to the local community .”
Oasis Marinas will manage the marina property .
12 may 2023 www . boatingindustry . com