Golf Business News – Carnoustie Golf Links Re-accredited by the GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation

Carnoustie Golf Links has announced its re-accreditation by the GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation, reaffirming its status as a global leader in sustainable golf courses and business management.

This prestigious recognition highlights Carnoustie's ongoing commitment to environmental stewardship, responsible use of natural resources and the importance of community in the golf community.

Making the announcement at the Senior Open presented by Rolex, Carnoustie Golf Links chief executive Michael Wells said: “We are incredibly proud to have been awarded again by the GEO Foundation, underlining our unwavering commitment to protecting and improving our environment. studies.

“Announcing this achievement during The Senior Open presented by Rolex feels fitting, as it strongly aligns with the sustainability values ​​of the DP World Tour, the European Tour Group and the R&A and gives us a great opportunity to tell our story to a global audience. .”

Carolyn Hedley, an independent verifier accredited by GEO Certification Ltd, praised Carnoustie Golf Links for its exceptional commitment to sustainability. “As a world-renowned championship course that has been GEO Certified since 2013, I am delighted to see Carnoustie Golf Links demonstrate that they are still at the forefront of sustainable golf management,” said Hedley “The entire team, on and off the course, take sustainability very seriously and examples of best environmental practice can be seen in all departments. This has been reflected in the number of sustainability-related awards it has been given in recent years.”

Carnoustie Golf Links continues to set standards in the industry by going beyond standard best practice and compliance, developing innovative partnership projects that deliver significant long-term environmental, economic, and social benefits.

Among the notable activities involved in Carnoustie's re-certification are the ongoing efforts to achieve carbon net zero in partnership with ClearVUE.Business and the GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation, the Seagreen tree planting project, and the comprehensive Golf BioBlitz supported by the R&A Foundation. In addition, the increased use of digital monitoring systems and active community involvement through biodiversity events such as the recent Bioblitz has gained much acclaim.

Craig Boath, Head of Sustainability at Carnoustie Golf Links said: “Our teams are proud to continue to improve the sustainability of our properties, ensuring that environmental and social responsibility are at the heart of our operations. This commitment also allows a variety of community groups to enjoy Carnoustie Golf Links throughout the year. Sustainability is central to everything we do.”

The commitment and expertise in sustainability at Carnoustie Golf Links is commendable, with ambitious goals set for the future. Hedley concluded, “The sustainability expertise at Carnoustie Golf Links is high and the long-term ambition is very high, so I look forward to seeing what else can be achieved in the coming years.”

Edward Kitson, Championship Director of the Senior Open Presented by Rolex, said: “We are delighted to hear Carnoustie Golf Links has been re-accredited by the GEO Foundation ahead of this week's Open Championship Presented by Rolex.

“We are delighted to be able to take this Championship, along with our other events, to GEO-approved locations as we continue our long-term ambition to reach Net Zero. Carnoustie has a strong focus on sustainability and we are delighted to see them recognized in this way.”

Carole Kerrey, Director of GEO Certification, said: “The GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation has been proud to support and witness the success of Carnoustie Golf Links over the past 11 years. As one of the early pioneers of global golf sustainability certification, Carnoustie has integrated sustainability into all of its operations, including the appointment of Craig Boath as full-time Head of Sustainability. Their continued progress in terms of best practices and new development projects serves as an inspiration that we are happy to share with the rest of the global golf community. “

Andrew Baptie, Head of Club Services and Management at Scottish Golf said: “Practicing sustainable management is an important topic for golf clubs in Scotland, and Carnoustie Golf Links has recognized the need to embed sustainability into all of their courses and business operations. We are delighted that our strong partnership with the GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation enables clubs in Scotland to receive further support on this topic, helping to deliver tangible benefits to the course environment, and to the health of clubs in general”

The re-accreditation of Carnoustie Golf Links by the GEO Foundation underlines its commitment to protecting the environment and promoting a sustainable future for golf. This success reinforces the course's reputation as not only a premier golf destination but also a host of sustainable practices.