Hundreds unite across 40 locations for Burgess Global Clean Up 2025

Between 28 April and 11 May 2025, leading brokerage firm Burgess once again partnered with BOAT International on an eco-focused initiative that invites the yachting industry to get hands-on in the fight against water pollution.

Now in its third year, the 2025 edition of the Global Clean Up saw 489 volunteers take part across 40 locations, with support from 14 organisations, five yachts and even one school – reinforcing the campaign’s growing reach across the industry and beyond. Staff from both BOAT International and Burgess joined forces along the riverbanks of Putney, London, this year – one of many sites around the world where the industry took action.

Notably, the yacht crews of Aquila and Baton Rouge participated in the initiative, along with members from the likes of Olympus, Joro Experiences, Winch Design, Churston Ferrers Grammar School and Onshore Cellars.

The Global Clean Up calls on individuals, teams and companies across the superyacht sector to clear at least one bag of litter (per person) from their local area. From beaches and riverbanks to ports and marinas, the campaign aims to make a tangible global impact on marine pollution.

In 2024, a number of owners and crew from the yachts of Eleni, Starlust, Asani, G-Force, Perle Bleue, Kadimos, G3, Talisman Maiton, Baton Rouge and Galaxy participated, with more than 50 members of the BOAT International and Burgess teams heading to Richmond’s riverbanks in south-west London to take part in the clean-up effort.

This is the third time that Burgess has spearheaded the movement, which forms part of Burgess' ESG campaign and – so far – has raised over £200k in the name of ocean conservation.

Partner at Burgess, Andrew Pearson, said: "Ocean plastic pollution is on track to triple by 2060, and it’s not just beaches we need to clean. This is our chance to bring teams, family and friends together ahead of the summer season and realise the impact we can all have collectively."