The KPMG Women’s Irish Open will have a strong focus on Sustainability this week at Carton House, a Fairmont Managed Hotel, supported by Golf Ireland and ForeFront Sports.
It will be the first sporting event in Ireland to introduce “The Deposit Return Scheme” this week at the venue, marking a significant milestone in the sustainability journey.
By doing so and showing what is possible, The KPMG Women’s Irish Open and Golf Ireland teams are taking proactive steps to lead the organisations, players, and spectators on a shared sustainability journey, encouraging the return of bottles and cans to significantly reduce the event’s carbon footprint.
The Deposit Return Scheme units have been provided by TOMRA Collection Ireland.
“We are delighted to be part of this fantastic event and help promote environmental sustainability and the Re-Turn deposit return scheme in Irish sporting events, siad Tomra’s Andrew Boyle.
As part of the program, two charities will benefit: Golf Ireland’s new charity partner, Special Olympics Ireland and Forefront Sports’ charity partner, National Breast Cancer Research Ireland, with each organisation receiving 50 per cent of the refund value from returned bottles and cans.
This not only supports environmental sustainability but also drives social impact, with the funds raised making a meaningful difference in the lives of many.
Golf Ireland will closely monitor the success of this initiative and will provide comprehensive data after the event, highlighting the social, financial, and environmental benefits of the Deposit Return Scheme.
We will look to share that data as part of the Sport for Business Sustainability Group at our next meeting.
Players and spectators are encouraged to actively participate by using the machines available on-site to dispose of their bottles and cans, thereby contributing to an initiative that benefits people, the planet, and the pocket.
“Golf Ireland is delighted to support the KPMG Women’s Irish Open in promoting sustainability and inclusivity,” said Golf Ireland CEO, Mark Kennelly.
“The Deposit Return Scheme is a huge step in our collective efforts to minimize the environmental impact of these events, while also contributing to important causes through our charity partnerships. These initiatives create a more inclusive and responsible golfing experience for everyone.”
“We are taking a sustainable approach to this year’s KPMG Women’s Irish Open, which includes the introduction of the bottle Re-Turn scheme to the event,” added Forefront Sports Tournament Operations Director Simon Honan.
“It is really important to us that we do everything we can to help the environment and look at all the areas where we can be more sustainable.”
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