Sustainable Practices in Golf Asset Management Initiatives

Biodiversity

The commitments of the French Golf Federation¹

50%

of the surface area of golf courses are refuge areas for fauna and flora.

2,293

is the number of species recorded on golf courses by the National Museum of Natural History.

The Evian Gold course²

was awarded the silver label "Golf for Biodiversity" by the French Golf Federation and the National Museum of Natural History.

Water

The French Golf Federation's commitments¹

90%

of golf courses use water that is unfit for consumption.

98%

of the surface of golf courses is not watered in periods of drought.

The Evian Golf course²

No use of drinking water: 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 Federation¹

70%

of the surface of golf courses are maintained without phytosanitary products.

Objectif 0

In accordance with the Labbé 2 Law, no phytosanitary products will be used from 2025.

The Evian Golf Course’s²

Objective: 100% electric or hybrid machines and the use of organic products.

Focus on Amundi

In 2023, Amundi is committed to carrying out a carbon footprint assessment of The Amundi Evian Championship to improve its impact on the environment in future editions.

Matthieu Camisson

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.

Sara Kouskova

Sustainable Golf Champion

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.