WE ARE THE TITLE SPONSOR OF THE OPEN DE ESPAÑA
The first European Golf Tour to reduce CO₂ and contribute towards decarbonising the planet.
The Open de España, one of the oldest championships in the world, has been held in Spain for over a century and has been part of the PGA European Tour since 1971. In 2022, it returns to the Club de Campo Villa de Madrid (6–9 October), once again as a championship at the forefront of sustainability, implementing the market's most innovative decarbonisation measures and contributing to the sustainable transformation of elite sporting events.
ACCIONA, Sustainable Strategic Partner of the Tournament, is extending its lead in decarbonisation and regeneration of the planet by once again embodying its commitment to regenerative design at the Open de España, the first golf tournament on the European Tour to have a positive impact.
In order to increase social awareness through the greater impact of the solutions implemented in this new edition of the tournament, our strategy centres around two pillars:
- Governance: improving event management through the renewal of our ISO 20121 certification and encouraging the commitment of the organisation and the involvement of all suppliers in the event value chain.
- Regenerative tournament design through the following actions:
- Decarbonisation of the event and offsetting of the tournament's final emissions.
- A catalogue of sustainable solutions, committing to measures that lead to greater involvement among all stakeholders and boost social awareness regarding sustainability.
- Supervision and follow-up of sustainable actions during the tournament, promoting their visibility in the event.
- Positive regeneration through solutions based on the nature and improvement of biodiversity, through social and educational actions that impact on the local community.
our strategy centres around two pillars
MTP'S COMMITMENT TOWARDS THE SUSTAINABLE MANAGEMENT OF THE EVENT
GOVERNANCE
MTP (Madrid Trophy Promotion) renewed its international ISO 20121 certification last May 2022, thanks to support from ACCIONA.
The UNE EN ISO 20121: 2013 is the benchmark standard for the sporting events industry and the most internationally renowned since the 2012 London Olympics, when it was created.
This year, the Open de España golf tournament will again adhere to this recognised international certification, which accredits sustainable performance as it relates to the management of the tournament across all its operations.
GENERATING A POSITIVE IMPACT ON THE EVENT'S SURROUNDINGS
REGENERATIVE TOURNAMENT DESIGN
Considering the long-term viability of economies, and even civilisation as a whole, it is not enough to reduce the social and environmental damage caused by the economic activity of a sports tournament. The regenerative design of the 2022 tournament responds to the following questions:
- What role can the ACCIONA Open de España play in further developing the region's economic, social and ecological health?
- What must be done to ensure that life continues to thrive?
REGENERATIVE DESIGN OF THE TOURNAMENT
LEAVING A POSITIVE IMPACT
2021 EDITION RESULTS
The equivalent of more than 1,220 tonnes of CO2 were offset with the planting of more than 5,000 trees in the city of Madrid.
The final carbon footprint saw a reduction of 25.5 % per attendee through the implementation of more than 40 sustainable measures from the solutions catalogue designed for the tournament, including solutions for:
- Reduction of mobility emissions: +40 official electric and hybrid vehicles for transport of players and sponsors
- Energy efficiency and water consumption optimisation: generators reduced by four, and timers on toilet taps.
- Promotion of sustainable procurement and involvement of suppliers in the value chain: the equivalent of 30 tonnes of CO2 were offset thanks to the collaboration of the sponsors, suppliers and Madrid City Council.
- Use of sustainable infrastructures: reusable modular constructions for stands and stalls, as well as displays and signage designed with future events in mind.
- Searching the local community for economic performance: hiring service companies and local suppliers and, as such, optimising operations and returning benefits to the Madrid community. 87 % of staff hired resided in Madrid.
- 12 % reduction in waste through selective waste collection of plastic, cardboard, glass and residual waste in containers.
- ACCIONA Emissions Under Par prizes for the tournament's three finalists, offsetting the emissions of the players and their teams.
Key figure
1,220
tonnes of CO2 were offset
+5,000
trees planted
- 25.5%
final carbon footprint per attendee
2022… Looking to improve the results of the previous edition
A more ambitious regenerative tournament design strategy, looking to reduce the carbon footprint per attendee in respect of the previous edition, through sustainable solutions, taking into account the areas of greatest impact: mobility, and sustainable procurement and contracting.
- Sustainable mobility: free shuttle service from Madrid available to attendees, discounted parking for vehicles with three occupants or more, increased public transport and ACCIONA motosharing. Electric vehicles to transport golfers to avoid the emission of the equivalent of more than 7.4 tonnes of CO2 and improving the air quality of the city of Madrid.
- A circular economy model that optimises resources and the reuse of materials, such as the modular construction of tents and the use of the merchandise collection from the previous year.
- A healthier and more sustainable catering service, including vegan menus and eco-labelled foods.
- Environmental education campaigns in high impact places.
- Inclusive biodiversity workshops at CCVM to regenerate the fauna at Casa de Campo park in Madrid, with the participation of children at the CCVM Golf School.
- Recycling workshops for the tournament's catering companies.
- Clinic-style workshops for attendees about the tournament's sustainable strategy.
- A repeat of the "ACCIONA Emissions Under Par" prizes for the tournament winner, generating a positive impact on the environment through the planting of trees, which will not only offset their team's emissions for a year, but will also improve carbon absorption in the environment.
THE BEST GOLF, WITH A POSITIVE IMPACT
EMISSIONS UNDER PAR
Want more information about the tournament and how to attend? Visit the official ACCIONA Open de España website.