Golf and environment
DID YOU KNOW?
Golf courses are real bulwarks against excessive urbanisation, firewalls in case of fire and carbon capture sinks.
Biodiversity
Water
The French Golf Federation's commitments¹
Recovery of rain and runoff water.
Use of wastewater from the Evian plant in the near future (research in progress).
Use of new grass varieties that require less water and offer more resistance to heat and disease.
Soil pollution
The commitments of the French Golf Federation ¹
Focus on Amundi
In 2023, Amundi committed to carrying out a carbon footprint assessment of The Amundi Evian Championship to improve its impact on the environment in future editions.
1 2023 data from the French Golf Federation
2 2023 data from the Evian Resort Golf Club
Matthieu Camison, General Manager of the Evian Resort Golf Club
For several years now, we have joined programs and acquired certifications that testify to our commitments. Among other things, we have been awarded the Silver Label for Biodiversity by the FFGolf and the National Museum of Natural History. The ecological transition is our priority and we are at the forefront of innovation in terms of ecology.
SUSTAINABLE GOLF CHAMPION
Sara Kouskova
Recognizing leadership in driving sustainability in and through golf
Congratulations and thank you for your leadership in golf, sport and sustainability.
Unavoidable carbon emissions generated by you and your entourage for the 2024 season have been counter-balanced through investments in gold standard accredited climate projects.
Your additional sustainable golf contribution is supporting non-profit advocacy, education and accessible programs that enable more part of golf to restore nature, strengthen communities and take climate action.
Your voice will raise awareness and inspire many more.
Learn more
Our players
Our tournaments
Our support for the younger generations