Sustainability
Our journey towards being environmentally responsible in everything we do
A Better Future
For All Of Us
Sustainability at TDS is embedded in sourcing, manufacturing, and products — not added on top of them. Our commitments cover legally harvested vertical-grain teak, MARPOL-compliant, Florida Clean Marina-rated eco cleaners, and renewable cork decking with a net-positive carbon balance.
Achieving that across a global operation is an ongoing process, and we work with external experts — including the Water Revolution Foundation — to measure, verify, and improve our performance.
'It's not just about fulfilling an obligation, it's also about fulfilling an obligation to ourselves, the industry and ultimately our world.'
Corporate Member of the
Water Revolution Foundation
We are a corporate member of the Water Revolution Foundation, a non-profit organization driving measurable sustainability improvements across the superyacht sector. Membership means independent assessment — the Foundation audits our sustainability performance and provides structured feedback for continuous improvement.
Founded by a group of superyacht industry leaders, the WRF provides a structured framework for measuring environmental impact across operations, supply chain, and products — giving TDS a credible, independent basis for our sustainability claims.
Our Sustainability Commitments
Legally Sourced, Sustainably Grown Teak
TDS uses only legally sourced, sustainably grown and harvested, high-quality vertical grain teak. TDS does not use old-growth or illegally logged timber.
Eco-Friendly Marine Cleaners
TDS ECO-100 and ECO-300 deck cleaners are MARPOL-compliant and Florida Clean Marina-rated — eco-friendly alternatives to two-part acid cleaners.
Cork Decking: Net-Positive Carbon
TDS's cork decking is supplied by Sace Components (MarineCork). Cork is harvested from living trees without harm, making it a renewable, net-positive carbon material.
Water Revolution Foundation Membership
TDS is a corporate member of the Water Revolution Foundation, which assesses and verifies sustainability performance across the superyacht industry.
Sustainability Questions
- Is TDS teak sustainably sourced?
- Yes. TDS uses only legally sourced, sustainably grown and harvested, high-quality vertical grain teak. TDS does not use old-growth or illegally logged timber.
- Are TDS cleaning products safe for the marine environment?
- TDS ECO-100 and ECO-300 cleaners are MARPOL-compliant and Florida Clean Marina-rated. They are formulated as eco-friendly alternatives to two-part acid cleaners.
- What is the Water Revolution Foundation?
- The Water Revolution Foundation is an organization initiated by superyacht industry leaders to promote sustainability in the yachting industry. TDS is a corporate member, and the Foundation helps TDS assess and improve its sustainability performance.
- What sustainable decking materials does TDS offer?
- TDS offers cork decking through Sace Components (MarineCork), a renewable material harvested from living trees without harm, with a net-positive carbon balance. TDS also supplies sustainably sourced teak and eco-friendly composite systems.
Discuss Your Next Deck Project
Whether you are specifying sustainable cork, responsibly sourced teak, or an eco-friendly composite system, our team can advise on the right material for your vessel and budget.
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