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ROYAL WELLINGTON SHOWCASES
SUSTAINABILITY, EARNS GEO
CERTIFICATION
H
ost venue of the 2017 Asia-Pacific
Amateur Championship (AAC) and
previously seven New Zealand
Open Championships, Royal Wellington
Golf Club celebrates earning GEO
Certified®, the international marque
of recognition for sustainability in golf.
The distinction comes on evidence
of ongoing commitment to fostering
nature, resource efficiency and providing
community value.
Royal Wellington’s Chief Executive, Kurt
Greve, said: ‘Environmental and social
responsibility is a big part of our Club’s
philosophy and vision, that was shown this
year hosting New Zealand’s biggest ever golf
event, the 2017 AAC Tournament, which was
broadcast in 160 countries around the world.
Achieving GEO Certification is an enormous
milestone for us and confirms from an
internationally recognized body that we are
doing the right things for the environment
and our Club.’’
Highlights from the club’s report were across
a wide range of sustainability action.
To ensure the preservation of natural
habitats, Royal Wellington Golf Club has
collaborated w