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Suzuki Receives Trade Only “EPIC Award” for its Marine Environment
Activity “Suzuki Clean Ocean Project”

Suzuki’s U.S. subsidiary, Suzuki Marine USA, has received the “EPIC Award” in the Sustainability category from Soundings Trade Only* (hereinafter, Trade Only), a leading U.S. marine industry journal.

Since 2018, Trade Only has hosted the “Most Innovative Marine Company Awards” to honor companies creating innovative technologies and products. This year, the award was renamed the “EPIC Award,” recognizing the most innovative companies in the marine industry across seven categories. The Sustainability category, which Suzuki won, is awarded to companies that contribute to reducing environmental impact through unique technologies. Suzuki was recognized for its long-standing environmental protection efforts in marine environments through the “Suzuki Clean Ocean Project” and its promotion of sustainable fuels. This marks the fifth consecutive year Suzuki has received an award from the magazine.

• *Trade Only Award announcement:
  https://tradeonlytoday.com/industry-news/ibex-2025-winners-of-inaugural-epic-awards-announced/

Comment from Shuichi Mishima, Managing Officer, Executive General Manager, Marine Operations

Since launching our first outboard motor, the D55, in 1965, Suzuki has been engaged in the marine business for 60 years. We are deeply grateful for the rich and beautiful marine environment that is the foundation of marine business, and we are committed to promoting the ‘Suzuki Clean Ocean Project.’ Going forward, we will continue to deliver durable and reliable products and strive to be a reliable partner supporting our customers’ pleasure and work on the water through activities that protect our precious oceans.

About the “Suzuki Clean Ocean Project”

Suzuki promotes the “Suzuki Clean Ocean Project,” which focuses on three main activities: the Clean-Up the World campaign, Reduce Plastic Packaging, and Collect Marine Microplastic Waste. Since its launch in 2010, the Clean-Up the World campaign has involved over 27,500 participants worldwide. Since 2020, Suzuki has replaced more than 145 tons of packaging materials for Outboard Motor products and parts to biodegradable materials. Additionally, since 2022, Microplastic Collection Devices have been standard equipment on 100hp, 115hp, and 140hp outboard motor models.