Climate Change Data

Vision Marine Technologies Inc.

Climate Impact & Sustainability Data (2021, 2024-08-31)

Reporting Period: 2021

Environmental Metrics

Total Carbon Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 1 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 2 Emissions:Not disclosed
Scope 3 Emissions:Not disclosed
Renewable Energy Share:Not disclosed
Total Energy Consumption:Not disclosed
Water Consumption:Not disclosed
Waste Generated:Not disclosed
Carbon Intensity:Not disclosed

ESG Focus Areas

  • Carbon Reduction
  • Environmental Protection

Environmental Achievements

  • Developed a zero-pollution, zero-emission electric outboard motor (E-Motion™) reducing harmful emissions from boats.

Social Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Governance Achievements

  • Not disclosed

Climate Goals & Targets

Long-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Medium-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed
Short-term Goals:
  • Not disclosed

Environmental Challenges

  • COVID-19 pandemic impacted cross-border travel and boat shows, hindering sea trials.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Actively conducting sea trials with OEMs worldwide; leveraging the recovery of boat shows.

Supply Chain Management

Supplier Audits: Not disclosed

Responsible Procurement
  • Not disclosed

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Not disclosed
Transition Risks
  • Not disclosed
Opportunities
  • Not disclosed

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Null

Certifications: Null

Third-party Assurance: Not disclosed

UN Sustainable Development Goals

  • Not disclosed

Not disclosed

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • E-Motion™ electric outboard motor

Awards & Recognition

  • Not disclosed

Reporting Period: 2024-08-31

Environmental Metrics

Environmental Achievements

  • Launched the Phantom, a rotomolded, recyclable boat, reducing production costs by 70% compared to fiberglass alternatives.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

  • Limited operating history and lack of profitability.
  • Uncertainty regarding OEM adoption of electric powertrains.
  • Dependence on a limited number of suppliers for key components.
  • Integration challenges with acquired subsidiary (EBR).
  • Volatility in the market for electric powerboats.
  • Dependence on consumer preference for outboard motors.
  • Seasonal fluctuations in demand.
  • Competition for dealers.
  • Dependence on key personnel.
  • Compliance with environmental, health, and safety laws.
  • Reliance on third-party manufacturers for powertrain production.
  • Lack of warranties and service for boats and powertrains.
  • Potential for product liability claims.
  • Limited intellectual property protection.
  • Vulnerability to supply chain disruptions and raw material price fluctuations (especially lithium-ion cells).
  • Risks associated with open-source software.
  • Dependence on governmental grants and tax credits.
  • Challenges in managing future growth.
  • Potential for labor and union activities.
  • Competition for leisure time.
  • Exposure to currency exchange rate fluctuations.
  • Material weakness in internal controls over financial reporting.
  • Substantial doubt about the company's ability to continue as a going concern.
Mitigation Strategies
  • Securing financing through private placements and preferred share issuances.
  • Developing a new rotomolded boat (Phantom) to reduce production costs.
  • Establishing partnerships with distributors (e.g., Nautical Ventures Marine Group).
  • Sale of EB Rental, Ltd. to focus on core business.
  • Pursuing cost-saving initiatives.
  • Filing patent applications for E-Motion™ powertrain technology.
  • Working on remediating material weakness in internal controls.
  • Actively pursuing actions to increase liquidity.

Supply Chain Management

Responsible Procurement
  • Purchase orders and informal arrangements with suppliers for key components (hulls, motors, powertrains, battery packs, casings).

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Physical Risks
  • Adverse weather conditions affecting sales and rental operations.
Transition Risks
  • Developments in alternative technologies or improvements in internal combustion engines.
Opportunities
  • Growing demand for electric powerboats due to environmental concerns and regulations.

Sustainable Products & Innovation

  • Phantom boat (rotomolded, recyclable)
  • E-Motion™ electric powertrain system