Making great strides with sustainability Stakeholders across the marine interiors sector have already committed to making more environmentally responsible choices when designing and specifying for interiors onboard passenger ships. Meanwhile, the firms developing and manufacturing the products used in those spaces are implementing more sustainable practices too. We ask selected stakeholders to share insights into what their business is doing to become more sustainable and why they think the Sustainable Marine Interiors Declaration will help to drive industry-wide transformation FEATURE Sustainability is necessarily becoming the new normal, but we can only achieve truly circular maritime interior goals through purposeful collaboration with all stakeholders. The Declaration is an excellent example of the innovation and commitment that is synonymous with the passenger shipping industries as we seek to create responsible solutions for a better and more sustainable future. Sustainability needs to be a design requirement, not an afterthought, it needs to have the same weight in decision-making as safety, aesthetics, price and function.” Sustainability is not a trend or a topic. It is the world’s most pressing challenge, and we need to unite around embracing positive action. This SMI Declaration will be a powerful platform where we, as a united industry, can drive sustainable change and create responsible solutions for maritime interiors and help assist shipowners in making conscientious choices for their vessels´ interiors. I believe that no matter how difficult it might be, it is not impossible, and I hope to encourage more supporters to join and contribute to this common cause.” HELENA SAWELIN Partner and Business Director Tillberg Design of Sweden BENTE MEDELBYE HANSEN Design Director Steen Friis Design 49
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