Gullane, Scotland
We are committed to social and environmental responsibility, in and through golf.
We recognize the importance of playing our part to protect and restore nature, conserve resources, take climate action and strengthen communities.
We will seek to use our reach to raise awareness and positive action amongst golfers, partners and the wider public.
We will make an important difference, and help golf become a valued leader in sustainability.
Through becoming GEO Certified we have achieved the most widely regarded and credible sustainability distinction in golf. The international certification was earned after successfully meeting the industry-standard best practices and demonstrating our commitment to make sustainability of central importance to our golf facility. We're proud of our social and environmental value - and looking forward to doing even more on our sustainability journey.
2018, 2024, for renewal 2027
“Gullane Golf Course is an exceptionally well-managed facility with a dedicated team committed to both the excellence of the golf courses and environmental stewardship. Through discussions and a course tour, it is evident that staff are empowered to make sustainability a core element of the club’s operations and long-term success. Recently, the team has taken a proactive step by engaging committee members in shaping their sustainability vision. This has led to the creation of the Natural Heritage Committee, a promising initiative aimed at embedding environmental responsibility into the club’s culture and practices. I look forward to seeing the outcomes of their action plans and the positive impact that they will have. The team is also aware of areas where further progress can be made, in particular, improving biodiversity cataloguing, better quantifying community engagement and updating relevant policies. This recognition is a testament to their honest and forward-thinking approach.”
Alan Johnston (GEO accredited independent verifier)
