Sustainability

Golf is part of the solution.

Commitments

Sarah has committed to 7 fundamental commitments which frame our strategy of how we will become Net Zero. For the last decade, Hoebridge Golf Centre part of the BGL Group has been a leader in sustainable golf and climate action and will continue to strive towards a greener future.

Our commitments are aligned to the Sustainable Golf Themes, Action Areas, OnCourse® tracking, Annual Scorecards and 5 yearly Certification provided by GEO Foundation (Golf Environmental Organisation) for Sustainable Golf.

We are proud to present what we have achieved so far across Energy, Water and Waste, and are committed to continuing our hard work within Sustainability and reducing the effects we have on the environment for the benefit of our employees, members, visitors and guests.

Sarah Blunden
GM At Hoebridge Golf Centre

NET ZERO BY 2030 NET ZERO BY 2030 NET ZERO BY 2030

95tCO2e
Reduction in annual carbon emissions

100%
Of our electricity is from renewable grid

100% of our water used on course is from sustainable sources

£350,000
To build a 12,000 meter cubed reservoir

What We Have Done So Far

Welcome to Hoebridge Golf Centre – Where Golf meets Sustainability!

At Hoebridge Golf Centre, we believe that enjoying the great game of golf can go hand-in-hand with protecting our planet. Our commitment to sustainability echoes through every inch of our facility, creating a vibrant and responsible golfing experience for all. Here’s how we’re making a difference with our innovative initiatives:

Our Course & Natural Environment

Our facility sequesters 576 tCO2e annually, providing additional Natural Capital Value benefits. These include improved air and water quality, reduced air temperatures, and enhanced local flood resilience in an urban landscape featuring a combination of woodland and grassland habitat.

Energy

We have an ongoing process of energy review, most recently, in early 2023, we undertook and energy audit highlighting the potential to reduce our consumption by over 36,000 kwh/year (approximately 12 tCO2/year). We are in the process of implementing the recommendations.
Our transition to renewable energy started with offsite Certified Renewable Energy supply that has reduced our emissions by over 113 tCO2e per year a reduction equivalent to
• over 13 UK households, emitting 8.1 tCO2e/household based on Climate Change Committee figures, or
• 213,000 miles or 132,000 kms in a mid-range petrol car (based on 8.42 l/km)
We are reviewing the potential for the installation of solar PV and the transition to a Certified Green Gas supply to further reduce consumption and emissions.

Water

We are working to reduce our water consumption in the clubhouse through installation of flow restrictors on taps and showers in the clubhouse and gym.
The golf courses are irrigated using water abstracted from the River Hoe in the winter during peak flows and stored in our reservoir to use in the summer, avoiding the need for mains water, or taking water from the River Hoe when flows are lower in the Summer.

£350,000

In 2021 we invested £350,000 to build this 12,000 meter cubed reservoir to enable us to irrigate our courses through renewable sources.

Pollution

We ensure hazardous materials are stored in bunded containers, and dispensed on a closed loop wash pad, containing any spills and using recycled water to wash equipment, We work closely with our licensed waste contractors to responsibly store and dispose of hazardous materials, minimising environmental impacts and improving the destination.
Partnering with First Waste. We are in the process of. Putting into place the recommendations of a waste audit conducted through July and August of 2023, we are currently engaging with our supply chain to help reduce the amount of waste coming to site, improve recycling rates, and to reduce delivery mileage.

Hoebridge History

2015

Joined GEO

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2018

Recertified GEO

2019

Recertified GEO

2020

Recertified GEO

2021

Recertified GEO

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