What are the remarkable sustainability performance of YAS Links & Yas Acres?

The golf industry experiences a remarkable transformation into greener operations, especially in 2025.

Data -driven resource management, nature -oriented restoration, plastic reduction and the new standard is the new standard.

With certifications such as Geo who lead the way, clubs set a powerful example by reaching Measurable environmental performance.

In many cases I witness the inspiring impact of best practices for sustainability, illustrated by the recent geo -certified YAS -Links Abu Dhabi and Yas Acres Golf & Country Club:

• Sensor-based, driven irrigation systems in combination with Dry -resistant grasses.
• Solar energy facilities (eg panels on clubhouses and charging stations), Electric maintenance equipmentAnd carts.
• Habitather recovery projectsSuch as indigenous wild flower plant, wetlands, pollinators and nature corridors.
• Programs that promote the involvement of players are ‘Green Days’,’ Refillable bottle stationsAnd Tracking of carbon impact Apps.

Geo Certified: Yas Links Abu Dhabi & Yas Acres Golf & Country Club

Both Yas -Links Abu Dhabi and Yas Acres Golf & Country Club are praised for their exemplary dedication to environmental management, effective resources management and active involvement of the community.

At Yas Links Abu Dhabi, initiatives such as

• usage Treated sewerage effluent (Yes) for irrigation”
• Native dune And mangrove habitatsAnd
• execution Extensive irrigation -Audits have considerably reduced water consumption while local biodiversity is improved.

Similarly, Yas Acres Golf & Country Club has made remarkable progress with his

• Desert-adapted landscape”
• thoughtful Reduction of grass areasAnd
• dedicated efforts in Support for local nature habitats.

They in particular have that Documented 94 bird speciesIncluding 7 that are worldwide recognized as threatened or threatened.

These efforts reflect a strong dedication to sustainability and well -being of the environment.

Both clubs are ready to embrace growth by concentrating on important points for improvement that have been identified in the assessment, such as such as

• improvement waste and communication,
• Increasing the Use of renewable energyAnd
• promotion ecological.

Inclusiveness and outreach

This certification emphasizes the inspiring dedication that both clubs have for inclusiveness and outreach.

Yas left active Involved local youth and schools In essential environmental education and conservation.

At the same time, Yas Acres leads the way with community -driven initiatives, such as

• the annual Pink running for breast cancer consciousness And
• The newly launched Go to the golf programthat invites newcomers to embrace the game Structured coaching and participation of the community.

Best practices for sustainability to consider

• Precision -rigation systems, such as GPS-conducted and sensors-based systems, targeted water possible, which reduces water waste.
• Dry -resistant peat grass: Development and use of grass varieties (such as Bermudagrass Hybrids or Zoysiagrass) that require less water.
• Integrated Pest Management (IPM): Focuses on biological and cultural checks before they resort to chemical treatments.
• Organic and microbial fertilizers: Lower impact on the environment and improve soil health in the long term.
• Robotic and Drone sprayers: Switch on ultra-hubble application of inputs, reducing the total chemical use.
• Geothermal heating/cooling systems In newer or renovated clubhouses.
• Dental zones And Wildflower Meadows: Reduce mowing and promoted biodiversity. See Syngenta’s Operation Pollinator!
• Minimalist design philosophy: Less strawberry, fewer inputs and better integration with natural landscapes.
• Bunker and green renovations: Reconstruction with linings and new -build methods to reduce maintenance and use of resources.
• Drivable peat surfaces (eg peat or stabilized paths instead of concrete).
• Sustainable purchasing: Buy locally and opts for low-impact materials and foods.
• Zero-waste: Composting, recycling programs and digital scorecards.

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