A commitment to sustainability !

Conscious of its role locally and in relation to the past, present and future of our planet, Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club has decided to further develop its commitment to sustainability within the core activities of the club. The Crans-sur-Sierre Golf Club recognises its social and environmental responsibilies as well as the opportunities associated with the management and promotion of the course, and is committed to continuous improvement in the years to come. To this end, the Golf Club is working with The SHIFT, an expert sustainability agency, to assist in the process.

Through its plans to promote sustainability not only within the club, but also among local communities, and more broadly in business, sport and society, the Golf Club has set itself the mission of becoming GEO certified, the international benchmark for sustainability by the end of 2022.

This commitment is in line with Swiss Golf‘s ambition and vision of sustainable development, who has chosen to work with OnCourse and GEO certification as part of this programm.

Project after project, we want to fulfil all the criteria that will allow us to achieve this label and above all the genuinely promote sustainable golf that can address the challenges of today and tomorrow.  

Here are some of the projects that are underway : 

Nature (SDG 14, SDG 15)

• Follow STERF fertilisation guidelines to minimise fertiliser use and reduce nitrogen units 

• Install bug hotels and brid houses

• Leave piles of stones and wood on the ground to create habitats for countless insects and reptiles

• Add coloured ribbons to the nets for bird visibility 

• Ientify wildlife areas to be highlighted on information boards

• Improve water management with a high performance irrigation system

In addition, we are working closely with a specialist in biodiversity conservation, Antoine Sierro [NatureArks], who is responsible for :

• Assessing the potential for nature rehabilitation in the whole green zone 

• Definig clear landscape and biodiversity objectives for fauna and flora

• Planning areas for regeneration (grasslands, hedgerows)

• Propose major projects (e.g. lake revegetation) and biodiversity initiatives

Ressources (SDG 7, SDG 8 ,SDG 9, SDG 12, SDG 15)

• Create and implement a sustainable procurement policy with the Golf Club’s partners and suppliers

• Formalize an emmergency response plan (for fire, storme, injuries, spills)

• Centralize a waste management plan (material reduction, end of life materials and reporting)

• Use 100% renewable electricity 

• Reduce the use of PET by installing water fountains

• Reduce paper use (digital media, etc.)

Community (SDG 3, SDG 4, SDG 5, SDG 8, SDG 9, SDG 12, SDG 15)

• Create and launch the Golf Club Sustainability Committee 

• Engage with schools to participate in small biodiversity initiatives (e.g. insect hotels, bird houses, information boards, etc.)

• Organise the Golf Club clean-up day at the beginning of each year

• Ensure inclusion and representation of youth, ladies and seniors.

• Set up web platform where second hand equipment is sold and exchanged :

Together with the management of the Golf Club and the sustainability commitee, each action will be reviewed and improved on an annual basis. Corrective measures will be regulary discussed and implemented.

Useful links

GEO foundation highlights