Sustainability
The Hero Dubai Desert Classic (HDDC) has become the first golf event in the Middle East and first within the DP World Tour Rolex Series to achieve GEO Certified® Tournament status, demonstrating the event's leadership among sustainable golf events.
The distinction is awarded and assured by the international non-profit GEO Foundation for Sustainable Golf, and is based on the strength of commitment, breadth and depth of action, and range of tangible measured impacts across a broad sustainability agenda.
Obtaining GEO Certified® status has become a notable achievement showcased by many of the world's most renowned golf venues and events.
During the tournament, there are dedicated workshops will take place on Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th to provide visitors of all ages with a range of fun-filled, engaging activities to improve their understanding of the environment and their role in preserving the earth.
In addition to the activities, high-quality filtered water dispensers, provided by Liquid of Life and Al Laith will be available around the venue, so remember to bring reusable water bottles! The installation of the dispensers aligns with Dubai Can’s sustainability initiative that aims to minimise single-use plastic bottle waste in Dubai.
These sustainability practices are part of the Hero Dubai Desert Classic’s ‘Go For the Green’ Presented by EGA initiative, encouraging people to be more eco-friendly, and reaffirm its commitment to protecting the planet.
Visitors are being encouraged to travel by the Dubai Metro with Al Fardan Exchange Metro Station right outside the club’s entrance.
By harnessing the power of the sun
of the area between the 11th and 15th holes is powered by solar panels
In only a few days, we recycle over 5 tonnes of glass — enough energy to power a laptop for
We're committed to a future without single-use plastic bottles. By using refillable alternatives, we've diverted over
single-use plastic bottles from landfill – and that's just since we started the initiative in 2022.
We use
B20 biodiesel throughout the event, helping towards Dubai's Clean Energy Strategy 2050 target of using 75% clean energy.
We upcycle the vinyl from the hospitality stands to create other items. We love the environment and are proud to ensure that we have a positive impact on the world.
"Step Fore It" is our signature fan wellness activation in partnership with Mediclinic. Walk the designated course trails, log your daily steps appat tournament town, and help plant native trees. For every 10,000 steps logged by fans, the tournament pledges to plant a tree in local ecosystems.
From winning idea to tournament rollout, Notpla is bringing its seaweed-based packaging to the Hero Dubai Desert Classic in 2027.
Winner of last year’s Green Incubator Challenge, run in collaboration with Deloitte, Notpla will introduce its sustainable packaging across selected food outlets at the event.
The global challenge invited innovators and start-ups to propose sustainable event solutions, giving fresh ideas a platform to make a practical difference.
