Environmental, Social & Governance

Serious about values as well as value

At ILG, we understand that great responsibility accompanies good business. Our commitment to environmental and social goals is as strong as our drive for commercial success.

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mission statement

Our mission is to integrate sustainability into our brand ethos. This means actively reducing our environmental impact and playing a positive role in communities. We strive to be a considerate employer and uphold inclusive values that foster a diverse and supportive workplace.

environment

We’re growing our business, not our carbon footprint

We believe that growth must be sustainable and we are committed to expanding responsibly. Our initiatives include reducing store energy consumption with LED lighting, phasing out single-use plastics and promoting sustainable product lines. Our dedication to the circular economy involves minimising waste to landfill and facilitating the recycling and regeneration of golf clubs and other products, ensuring that our growth is both responsible and environmentally conscious.

Sustainability

Key strategic areas

We are constantly monitoring our impact on the environment and considering responsible approaches to consumption and production.

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    Reduce energy consumption

    We will continue to invest in energy efficiency across our retail estate. Measures include converting store salesfloor lighting to LED technology, a critical step towards our target of becoming a carbon neutral business.

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    Reduce waste sent to landfill 

    We will continue to work closely with our suppliers to minimise waste going to landfill. Our goal is to reduce unnecessary packaging, working with our suppliers to reduce the use of non-recyclable materials. We will continue our partnerships with 3rd parties to recycle clubs in the second hand market.

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     Responsible consumption and production 

    We will continue to work closely with our suppliers across Europe and Asia. Our shared goal is to minimise the environmental impact of golf product manufacturing.

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    Single-use plastics 

    We aim to substantially reduce the incidence of single-use plastics from all group activities. We are also working with our suppliers to reduce quantities of single-use plastics coming into the business.

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    Putting the tee into sustainability

    Oceantee is ILG’s official sustainability partner. We share their vision for golf, summed up as “More Drive, Less Plastic”, with high performing golf gear made using environmentally friendly materials such as bamboo and recycled ocean waste. Let’s love our planet as much as we love our game.

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Helping to make golf a force for good

The current surge in golf participation provides an ideal opportunity to expand the sport’s appeal. At ILG, we are committed to leveraging this momentum to promote health, well-being and gender equality among our staff, customers and the broader community. Our initiatives focus on making golf more inclusive by welcoming families, integrating previously excluded groups and empowering individuals with disabilities, thereby transforming golf into a universally accessible and beneficial activity.

Governance

Open, transparent and participatory

We have established structures that embody progressive business practices. We aim to ensure that our environmental, social and governance goals, such as improving the gender pay ratio across the group, remain top priority and are factored into investment decisions.

  • “Everything we do impacts our community and planet. Therefore, we are committed to making every outcome positive by running an ethical, sustainable, inclusive and responsible business.”

    Simon Owers
    Group Chief Financial Officer

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