Sustainability at RPYC

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Experience sustainability at Royal Perth Yacht Club as we navigate towards a brighter future. Our commitment to eco-conscious practices is inspired by the UN’s 17 Sustainable Development Goals. Explore our journey, from Sustainable Sailing to Green Club Operations, and join us in making a positive impact on the environment.

The following are some of the UN Sustainability Goals we are targeting:

Australian Sailing WA Sustainability Award

We are immensely proud and honored to have been awarded the 2023 WA Australian Sailing Sustainability Award. This recognition is a testament to our unwavering commitment to environmentally responsible practices in the world of sailing, and it inspires us to continue our efforts in preserving and protecting our precious marine ecosystems for future generations to enjoy.

Goal 3: Good health and Well-Being

What we do:

Encourage staff to keep up to date on all vaccines.
Have covid-19 measures in place in case of another pandemic
Hand sanitiser places around the club and key touch point frequently cleaned.
Promote Mental Health Awareness
- Host wellness events with keynote speakers and workshops that members can then relay into their everyday lives

Goal 6: Clean water and Sanitation

What we do:

Accredited Clean Marina
Accredited Fish Friendly Marina
We sponsor a Fishing Line Bin in conjunction with Swan River Sailing
No plastic bags
No plastic straws
Rainwater collection system
- Installed under the hardstand and collects rain water from the hardstand building
- Water is used to wash down the boats.
Filtered water station placed around clubhouse for refilling bottles
Spill Kits and drip trays on jetty

Goal 7: Affordable and Clean energy

What we do:

Battery collection recycling
Solar panels placed on the gate house, with the intention of having more put on the main club house

Goal 8: Decent work and economic growth

What we do:

Flexible working environment
Capacity to work from home
Promote diverse and inclusive working environment

Goal 11: Sustainable cities and communities

What we do:

Oil collection recycling
Containers for change
Environmental training for Staff and Contractors
- Encourage staff to be more sustainably conscious in and out of the office environment

Goal 12: Responsible Consumption and Production

What we do:

Bio Cups used for takeaway coffee’s
All staff use keep cups/ own mugs
We have multiple water refilling machines
Specific Glass rubbish bins to ensure correct recycling
In the Wind (In house magazine)
- 40% recycled paper
- Vegetable Ink used
All printing done by Optima Press
- Green Stamp accreditation
Oil collection recycling
Containers for change
Recycle Toner Cartridges
Statements sent via email to reduce paper waste

Goal 13: Climate Action

What we do:

Rainwater collection system
- Installed under the hardstand and collects rain water from the hardstand building
- Water is used to wash down the boats.
Containers for change

Goal 14: Life below water

What we do:

We sponsor a Fishing Line Bin in conjunction with Swan River Sailing
No plastic bags
No plastic straws
Sustainably sourced Seafood
Dolphin Watch partner – Staff Member allocated to Program
Accredited Clean Marina
Accredited Fish Friendly Marina

Goal 15: Life on land

What we do:

Compost
- We recycle our used coffee grounds, shredded paper, cardboard and kitchen waste.
- This compost then goes into various garden beds around the Club
Chef’s herb garden
We are partners with the Swan River Trust
We are currently in the process of planting native plant beds
- These plants consume less food and less water
Gardeners restricted with plants and fertilisers according to DBCA recommendations

OUR LOCATIONS

Royal Perth Yacht Club

Australia II Drive, Crawley Western Australia

P +61 8 9389 1555

E club@rpyc.com.au

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Fremantle Annexe

51 Mews Road, Fremantle, Western Australia

P +61 8 9430 4590

E annexe@rpyc.com.au

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