Jill Savery, Head of Sustainability, America’s Cup Event Authority, recently succeeded at making the 34th America’s Cup a sustainable event, setting the standard for all future America’s Cup events and other marine-related events worldwide. Jill is a Gold Medal Olympian (1996 Synchronized Swimming), earned a Master’s Degree in Environmental Management from Yale University, and leveraged both experiences to put her in the position she’s in today.

How has your Nominees efforts made a difference for the better?

She was responsible for making the event zero waste, carbon neutral and environmentally sustainable. For example, she and her colleagues kept event waste largely out of landfills (85% diversion rate) and plastics out of the San Francisco Bay (no single use plastics were sold or distributed by the organizers). Most of all, Savery has made environmental responsibility integral to the sport of big-time sailing, which, if one thinks about it, it should be.

How will being recognized as a YachtWorld Hero further your nominee’s cause?

Savery is on the leading edge of a vital trend: World sporting events and large corporations are gradually becoming the vanguard in sustainability programs. More and more these are genuine efforts, and because of their notoriety can have an impact that few governments or environmental groups can match.

Please share any website or online articles about your nominee’s activities.

http://www.americascup.com/en/news/3/news/18544/34th-americas-cup-earns-highest-level-clean-regattas-certification

http://www.csrwire.com/blog/posts/1049-saving-the-oceans-are-ocean-conservation-efforts-finally-starting-to-make-headway

http://www.americascup.com/en/sustainability

http://www.tradeonlytoday.com/images/stories/web/releases/sailors1023.pdf

Jill Savery was nominated by Kurt M. Hoehne, Navigator at nwyachting.com in the category Defending our Oceans.

]]> http://oceanheroes.org/?feed=rss2&p=1358 0 http://oceanheroes.org/?p=725 http://oceanheroes.org/?p=725#comments Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:10:27 +0000 http://yachtworldheroes.com/?p=725 Who is Your Hero? Celine Cousteau is the founder of CauseCenric Productions and Ocean Inspirations, which support the global sharing of stories regarding endangered ecosystems. Her work supports everyday heroes in the fight to protect our fragile planet, by creating…]]> Who is Your Hero? Celine Cousteau is the founder of CauseCenric Productions and Ocean Inspirations, which support the global sharing of stories regarding endangered ecosystems. Her work supports everyday heroes in the fight to protect our fragile planet, by creating a visual communication tool in the form of micro and short documentaries.

How has your nominee’s efforts made a difference for the better?

Celene Cousteau explores the world, communicates stories, and connects humans with their environment. She collaborates with other non-profits and individuals to increase their world-wide exposure by creating short documentaries about their work, educating and inspiring through adventure and visual story telling. Her project Ocean Inspiration shares, recognizes and rewards the achievements of ocean advocacy in any and all of its forms.

How will being recognized as a YachtWorld Hero further your nominee’s cause?

Celine Costeau is, of course, a member of the First Family of Ocean Advocacy. Her late Grandfather, the legendary Jacques remains the standard by which all who follow are measured. Her father, Jean Michel, himself a recipient of the International SeaKeepers Society’s Award, and a YachtWorld Hero, has continued with a broad base of important work in ocean advocacy. SeaKeepers was honored in 2012 to have Celine Costeau on the committee of 42 of the world’s most renown female ocean advocates to honor another servant of science – Agnes b. who is also known for her work with Tara Marine Expeditions. God Bless Yachtworld Heroes for recognizing Celine Costeau and her work to understand and protect our fragile ocean ecosystems.

Please share any website or online articles about your nominee’s activities.

Celine Cousteau

Ocean Inspirations

Celine Cousteau was nominated by Michael Moore, Chair, The International SeaKeepers Society. ]]> http://oceanheroes.org/?feed=rss2&p=725 0