If you have environmental data, you have a place on the Hub to start your sustainability journey.
The superyacht industry is under growing scrutiny, from clients, regulators, and the wider world.
The companies that will lead through that scrutiny are the ones that can back their environmental credentials with evidence. The Hub exists to help you do exactly that, and to make sure the right people see it.
What verification gives you
Being listed on the Hub isn’t a badge; it’s a business advantage. Verified solutions get direct visibility with the procurement teams, designers, and project managers making specification decisions on the world’s most demanding builds. As Water Revolution Foundation’s network grows, so does the reach of every solution within it.
Beyond visibility, verification gives you something harder to manufacture: credibility. An independently assessed environmental claim carries weight that a self-declared one never will, particularly as clients and regulators raise the bar on what evidence they expect.
| Water Revolution Foundation benefit | Tier 1 | Tier 2 | Tier 3 | Tier 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Listed on the Water Revolution Foundation website | ||||
| Integrated into the Metstrade website & app | ||||
| Featured in quarterly blog posts (environmental topics) | ||||
| Included in email marketing campaigns | ||||
| Invited to Hub sessions at Metstrade and other events | ||||
| Digital marketing with QR codes at events stand | ||||
| Featured on the Water Revolution Foundation social media accounts | ||||
| Integrated into Water Revolution Foundation's Environmental Procurement Services | ||||
| Physical event collateral, for example pins | ||||
| Potential opportunities to be part of speaking engagements at events | Selective |
A framework built for progress
The Hub’s tier system isn’t a filter that keeps suppliers out; it’s a structure that brings them in and moves them forward. Every supplier on the Hub is part of a collective effort to make verified environmental performance the industry benchmark, not the exception.
Water Revolution Foundation actively champions the solutions on the Hub, through events, procurement conversations, knowledge sharing, and direct introductions to partner organisations. When you join the Hub, you’re not added to a list; you’re brought into a network.
The 
erification process
Step 1Submit your application
Tell us about your solution, and we’ll assess which tier is the right starting point. There’s no obligation at this stage, just a conversation about where you are and where you’re headed.
Step 2Collect and provide your data
Based on the defined scope, we’ll provide data collection sheets outlining exactly what’s needed. For suppliers new to environmental assessment, we’ll walk you through the process. The goal is to make it as straightforward as possible without compromising on rigour. For most suppliers new to LCA, data collection typically takes three to six months, so it is worth planning for that.
Step 3Independent third-party assessment
Your data is assessed by an independent research institution, not by Water Revolution Foundation. This independence is what gives the verification its credibility and what makes it meaningful to the procurement professionals who rely on it.
Step 4Listed on the Hub
If verified, your solution is added to the Hub and actively promoted to industry stakeholders through Water Revolution Foundation’s network, events, and partner introductions. You’ll also receive a detailed report of your product’s environmental performance, a document with value well beyond the listing itself.
Pursuing a full LCA through Water Revolution Foundation
For suppliers ready to pursue Tier 3 or Tier 4 verification, Water Revolution Foundation can support the full LCA process. That includes helping you identify and structure the data you need, connecting you with an independent third-party research institution to carry out the assessment, and hosting a dedicated session to walk through the key scientific findings and advise on how to integrate them into your market positioning.
The value goes beyond the assessment itself, providing industry visibility, network access, and strategic guidance.
Suppliers may also submit an existing LCA conducted by another qualified practitioner. If it meets the WRF criteria, it can be accepted. Where needed, WRF can work with the supplier and assessor to align the study with programme requirements. EPD development, if pursued, is a separate process with its own costs.
Step 1Submit your application
Step 2Collect and provide your data
Step 3Independent third-party assessment
Step 4Listed on the Hub
Step 5Assessment by third party
Become a tier 4 solution
