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Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries

Marriott’s environmentally friendly golf courses allow you to enjoy the game while minimizing your impact on nature and promoting sustainability. As a leader in the golf industry, Marriott’s Global Golf Division has enabled a number of its managed courses throughout the world to become Certified Audubon Cooperative Sanctuaries.

Robert Waller
"Marriott’s Global Golf Division is proud to be part of the company’s broader green initiatives by supporting Audubon Certification, golf’s environmental gold standard. Our goal is to engage our guests and associates from around the world in environmental stewardship, furthering our commitment to promote the game of golf in an eco-friendly way.”
Robert Waller, Senior Director of Grounds, Marriott Global Golf Division

  • About the Program

    Audubon International has enrolled over 4,000 properties in the golf & recreation and hospitality industries in their rigorous certification programs. Many golf organizations, including the United States Golf Association (USGA) has been a strong supporter of sustainability efforts in the golf industry.

    Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf

  • Certification Process

    In order to achieve Audubon Certification, each golf facility is required to demonstrate that it is maintaining the highest degree of environmental quality in many areas, including: 


    - Environmental Planning 
    - Wildlife & Habitat Management 
    - Outreach & Education 
    - Chemical Use Reduction & Safety 
    - Water Conservation 
    - Water Quality Management

  • Audubon on ESPA

    The Environmental Sustainability Performance Award Program (ESPA) serves as a benchmark for environmental stewardship across the Company’s worldwide golf portfolio. The ESPA Program is based on four key achievement criteria, including:

     

    - Audubon Cooperative Sanctuary Program for Golf Courses
    - Water Conservation Strategy
    - Carbon Footprinting Plan
    - Marriott’s Global Golf Conservation Scorecard

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Certified Eco-Friendly Golf Courses

Our eco-friendly practices are testament to our commitment to preserving nature’s beauty.

Marriott's Commitment to Environmental Conservation

Marriott’s environmental vision is to demonstrate that corporate responsibility in hospitality management can be a positive force for the environment while creating economic opportunities around the world. By our example, we hope to inspire personal action in the communities where we live and work.

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