Following Sustainable Golf Week, it is inspiring to reflect on how golf is not just a game but also a force for good. From supporting local communities to promoting environmental responsibility, golf continues to make a positive impact around the world. This year highlighted the many ways golf contributes to sustainability, including promoting eco-friendly practices, supporting local economies, and fostering connections through sport. Let's keep the momentum going as we work together to create a more sustainable future for the sport! Discover more about how Sustainable Golf Week showcased #GolfForCommunities below 🤝 💚
GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf
Spectator Sports
North Berwick, Scotland 4,854 followers
Growing community inspiring sustainability in and through golf around the world. Join in! #ForSustainableGolf
About us
GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf is the international not-for-profit dedicated to advancing sustainability in and through golf for more than fifteen years. We work collaboratively to help the sport embrace priority environmental and social issues so that it can become more widely valued for fostering nature, conserving resources, building healthy communities and taking climate action. GEO provides the OnCourse® programmes for golf facilities, new developments and tournaments, each of which can lead to the most credible and widely endorsed international sustainability distinction, GEO Certified®. GEO Foundation also manages the sustainable.golf web platform created to help inspire and showcase solutions and results from people around the world. Join in and play your part!
- Website
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http://www.sustainable.golf
External link for GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf
- Industry
- Spectator Sports
- Company size
- 11-50 employees
- Headquarters
- North Berwick, Scotland
- Type
- Nonprofit
- Founded
- 2007
- Specialties
- Sustainability tools and solutions, Research and development, Sustainability reporting and metrics, Communications , Credible standard setting, Certification systems, Strategy and policy, Impacts reporting, In-depth knowledge of sustainability in golf, Eco-labelling, Public-speaking, Advocacy and education , and Environment
Locations
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Primary
2 Quality Street
North Berwick, Scotland EH39 4HW, GB
Employees at GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf
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Paul Druckman
Chairman, World Benchmarking Alliance
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Sam Thomas
Sustainable Golf Development
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Alexandra Betâmio de Almeida
Club Support_Quality & Sustainability Dept., Director at Portuguese Golf Federation
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Erich Steiner MSc
Stability, adabtability and sustainability are always factors for success, so we made them to the foundation of our business.
Updates
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GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf Founder and Executive Director, Jonathan Smith, will be speaking at the NGCOA Canada Conference tomorrow! 🎤 As part of the fireside chat on Wednesday 20th November at 8am - 9:15am, Jonathan will share how GEO's international presence is reshaping golf's environmental impact and how GEO Certification is transforming golf courses, strengthening golf's global image as an industry leader. National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA) #SustainableGolf
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The team at the Foundation are looking forward to attending the NGCOA Canada Golf Business Conference & Trade Show in Calgary this week! Our Director of Partnerships and Engagement, Alan Grant, will be on hand to provide on-the-ground support at Booth 2000 on the tradeshow floor. Stop by to say hello! 👋 #SustainableGolf National Golf Course Owners Association (NGCOA)
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On the final day of #SustainableGolfWeek, we are proud to highlight the powerful role golf course play in connecting nature and communities. From habitat restoration to supporting local biodiversity, golf courses are becoming hubs of environmental responsibility and social impact. In our latest article, we explore how golf can serve as a platform for both environmental and community engagement. Golf's unique ability to blend nature with the sport creates opportunities for collaboration and positive change, whether it's through rewilding projects, sustainable turf management, or providing green spaces for the public. Discover the full article below ⛳ 🌍 #GolfForCommunities
Golf – where nature and people play
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As we celebrate #SustainableGolfWeek, it's inspiring to see how golf courses around the world are not only focusing on environmental sustainability but also strengthening their role in local communities. Discover our latest article by Tyler Annan on how developing community connections can help golf courses become hubs for environmental awareness, social engagement, and economic development. It's about creating lasting relationships that go beyond the game and contribute to a more sustainable future 💚 🤝 Read the article below 👇 #GolfForCommunities
Developing Community Connections
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Generating Shared Value for People & the Planet 🌏 The future of golf lies in its ability to create shared value - where people, communities, and the planet all thrive together. In our #SustainableGolfWeek article, we explore how the sport not only can enhance its own sustainability efforts but also drive broader social and environmental benefits. From fostering partnerships with local communities to integrating sustainable practices at every level of the game, golf has a unique opportunity to lead the way in creating a healthier, more sustainable world ⛳ 🌿 Read more below 👇 #GolfForCommunities
Generating shared value for people and the planet
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We are halfway through #SustainableGolfWeek and are loving the stories so far 🌍 💚 We are excited to spotlight the "Choose Confidence" school programme that is inspiring the next generation of golfers to think sustainably both on and off the course at the Walmart NW Arkansas Championship presented by P&G. This initiative not only promotes youth engagement in golf but also teaches valuable lessons about sustainability and the environment. Learn more about the programme below 👇 #GolfForCommunities
Choose Confidence School Programming | GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf
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🌍⛳️ Golf Courses: Key Players in Sustainability 🌱 Jonathan Smith, Founder and Executive Director of GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf, recently joined the Growing Golf podcast to discuss the important role golf courses can play in tackling today’s environmental challenges. During #SustainableGolfWeek, he highlighted: ✅ How golf courses can drive nature restoration and reduce carbon emissions ✅ Strengthening local community connections ✅ Simple steps golf clubs can take to kickstart their sustainability efforts It's clear that golf courses aren’t just about the game—they can be powerful assets for environmental impact and social value. 🎧 Listen to the full episode here: https://lnkd.in/ePhsYc8u #SustainableGolf #GolfForCommunities
Golf courses can play an essential role in helping communities address the defining environmental challenges of our time, according to founder of GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf, Jonathan Smith. He joins us on the Growing Golf podcast this #SustainableGolfWeek to discuss how golf courses can drive nature restoration, reduce carbon emissions, and add social value. Jonathan also explains the importance of strengthening connections with local communities, and shares simple steps clubs and courses can take to kickstart their #sustainability efforts. Watch or listen to the full episode now. #GolfForCommunities #SustainableGolfWeek
Jonathan Smith: How To Succeed In Sustainability
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The future of golf is sustainable, both for the environment and for the communities it touches 🌍 ⛳ In the article "Generating Shared Value for the People and the Planet", we explore how the golf industry is increasingly focused on creating shared value through sustainable practices. From reducing environmental footprints to fostering partnerships that benefit both people and nature, there's real momentum behind positive change in golf. Read how the golf industry is leading the way in sustainability and discover the opportunities for innovation and collaboration in this exciting space 👇 #SustainableGolf #GolfForCommunities
Generating shared value for people and the planet
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GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf reposted this
🏌️ It’s Time for Sustainable Golf Week: 11-15 November – Make Your Mark! Golf’s reputation is evolving, and it’s thanks to clubs, players, and partners across the game that the sport’s impact on communities and the environment is gaining recognition. This year’s Sustainable Golf Week is all about something close to all our hearts: Strengthening Communities. Sustainable Golf Week has already proven that golf can lead in both fostering nature and tackling climate challenges. Now, we’re looking at how our sport strengthens communities, bringing benefits that reach far beyond the course. Here’s what’s on the agenda: ❤️ Boosting health and well-being through gol 🌿 Getting people back to nature with every round 📚 Becoming a go-to education and innovation spot for locals 🏡 Sparking community projects that create positive change 💡 Showing the value of multi-use land in golf It’s the perfect time to show off how you, your club, or your course make a difference. Whether you’re greening up operations or opening your fairways to local initiatives, Sustainable Golf Week is your chance to share your wins with a global audience. 🌍 Resources are available to help you get involved, from case studies to a content hub where stories from around the world will be shared. So, go ahead – highlight how you’re part of golf’s positive impact on communities and the planet. Let’s rally for golf’s future and shout it out to the world! #GolfforCommunities #ForSustainableGolf GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf
Sustainable Golf Week 2024 | GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf
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