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