With Sustainable Golf Week currently happening, the Ladies European Tour (LET) is reflecting on some tournament initiatives which happened throughout the 2024 season.
One of the main topics within the conversation of sustainability and a driving force for many is climate change and the need to drive towards net zero.
Golf can have a positive impact on green jobs and the green economy, while also working towards the sustainable development goals and a more sustainable future both on and off the golf course.
Earlier in the season, LET player Virginia Elena Carta of Italy was a panellist in a Change with Conversation panel held at the Aramco Team Series presented by PIF – London.
The topic of the panel, which was held on Thursday July 4, was “Green on and off the green: Advancing environmental sustainability in sport”.
Carta is well versed in the topic having studied Environmental Sciences at Duke University before going to complete a Master’s degree in Environmental Policy from the University of Cambridge and working as a Sustainability Consultant.
The Italian spoke about her experiences of playing on Tour, the innovative practices that she has seen happening within the golf community and the challenges associated with advocating for and implementing more sustainable practices.
On the LET Access Series, the Rose Ladies Open continued its commitment to environmental responsibility and sustainability. With a Trees for Birdies initiative, over 100 trees will be planted contributing to the long-term ecological health of Brocket Hall and demonstrating how sports can play a role in reforestation efforts.
Refillable water bottles and bamboo tees were given out to players, while recycling stations were placed across the course to reduce waste and promote recycling.
Event catering featured locally sourced ingredients with an emphasis on vegetarian and vegan options to reduce the carbon footprint, while on site it is ensure there is minimal disruption to Brocket Hall’s native species such as red kites, Egyptian ducks and other wildlife.
In the season-opening Magical Kenya Ladies Open in February, the LET teamed up with conservation group Oceans Alive Trust, Kuruwitu Conservation and Welfare CBO to give players the opportunity to visit the marine sanctuary at Kuruwitu.
Three players and one caddie headed down to the beautiful coast to have a look and learn more about the effects of climate change through the coral protection and restoration project, which was also visited by His Majesty King Charles III and Queen Camilla in November 2023.
The Ladies European Tour (LET) and the LET Access Series (LETAS) is committed to recognising and promoting great sustainable work being done by the LET community as part of the Tour’s initiative LET Celebrating the Green presented by Dow in partnership with GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf.
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