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John Collier Survey: Do you know what your golf club's carbon footprint is?
John Collier Survey
DO YOU KNOW WHAT YOUR GOLF CLUB’S CARBON FOOTPRINT IS?
The sixteenth John Collier Annual Survey on Environmental Compliance and Good Governance for South Africa has been published. For those of you who ‘missed’ it, you can catch up by visiting the following address https://johncolliergolf.com/jcs-survey-16/
The 16th John Collier Survey discusses the importance of environmental sustainability in sport and emphasises how carbon foot printing can be a useful tool for objectively assessing the environmental impact of a golf club.
Here are four ways in which carbon foot printing can be justified, as an objective measure for good governance and environmental compliance:
Transparency
Carbon foot printing can promote transparency and accountability in golf clubs by providing a clear and objective measure of their environmental impact. This can help to identify areas where improvements can be made, and can also help to hold golf clubs accountable for their actions.
Compliance
Carbon foot printing can be used to ensure that golf clubs are complying with environmental regulations and standards. By measuring and reporting their carbon footprint, golf clubs can demonstrate that they are taking steps to reduce their environmental impact and meet their obligations under environmental laws.
Efficiency
Carbon foot printing can help golf clubs identify opportunities to reduce their environmental impact and increase their efficiency. By measuring their carbon footprint, golf clubs can identify areas where they can reduce emissions, save money, and improve their overall environmental performance.
Reputation
Carbon foot printing can also be used as a tool to enhance a golf club’s reputation and promote their commitment to sustainability. By measuring and reporting their carbon footprint, golf clubs can demonstrate their commitment to environmental responsibility and differentiate themselves from competitors, who are not taking similar steps.
By applying carbon foot printing methodology to golf courses, we are now able to objectively measure a golf course’s environmental impact, thereby promoting transparency and accountability, identifying opportunities for improvement, and enhancing their reputation.
If your club has an interest in calculating its carbon footprint and would like to start on a journey to carbon neutrality, why not contact the John Collier Survey through our website, or by email on ajcollier@telkomsa.net
