Dubai to Host European Tour Sustainability Awards 2025
Dubai is set to take the global stage as the host city for the European Tour Group Sustainability Awards 2025. Scheduled for November 12, the awards will coincide with the DP World Tour Championship, the climactic season-ending event of the Race to Dubai.
The hybrid-format ceremony will honour outstanding sustainability initiatives in golf from Europe, the Middle East, and beyond, spotlighting innovative contributions across five distinct categories.
Award Categories
- Venues – Best sustainable golf course or facility management
- Staging – Excellence in event organization with minimal environmental impact
- Operations – Initiatives improving tournament efficiency and eco-friendliness
- Tech & Innovation – Groundbreaking solutions for greener golf
- Catering – Sustainable food and beverage management at events
Each category will recognize one winner per geographical region, reinforcing global excellence in sustainability.
Entry Guidelines
| Criteria | Details |
|---|---|
| Submission Deadline | October 2, 2025 (midnight) |
| Eligibility Period | Projects executed between September 1, 2024, and October 1, 2025 |
| Regions | Europe, Middle East, Global |
| Eligible Events | Nine Middle East tournaments, including seven in the UAE |
The judging panel blends experts in golf operations and sustainability, including representatives from the GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation, ensuring entries are evaluated with authority and expertise.
European Tour’s Sustainability Commitment
Aligned with its Green Drive programme, the European Tour Group aims to:
- Halve operational and tournament greenhouse gas emissions by 2030
- Achieve net-zero carbon footprint by 2040
This initiative demonstrates the group’s commitment to environmental responsibility while encouraging the global golf community to adopt innovative, sustainable practices.
