EGA First European Sports Federation to Sign EU Green Sport Manifesto

14 Jan 2026

The European Golf Association (EGA) has become the first international sports federation to sign the EU Green Sport Manifesto, a European Commission initiative that unites sports organisations around a shared commitment to sustainability and climate action.

By joining this initiative, the EGA strengthens its ongoing efforts to advance sustainable practices across European golf, from strategy and governance to cooperation and innovation. As a signatory, the EGA has committed to the Manifesto’s five core pledges:

  • Put in place a sustainability governance structure

  • Produce a sustainability strategy covering European Green Deal topics

  • Measure and report sustainability progress yearly, across operations and events

  • Support green sport cooperation and knowledge-sharing

  • Develop, use and share green sport tools

In recent years, the EGA has built a strong governance structure through the creation of its Sustainability Strategic Working Group and its Technical and Data Working Group, both designed to provide expertise and foster collaboration. Additional capacity and expertise are brought through partnership with GEO Sustainable Golf Foundation, wider stakeholder collaboration, and the services of Burson.

Building on this foundation, the EGA’s new multi-year Environmental Sustainability Strategy sets clear action areas, with goals that are aligned to the European Green Deal.

Measuring progress is central to the EGA’s approach. A structured reporting process and a Sustainable Data Framework, both under development, will promote transparency and harmonised data collection across European golf.

To further strengthen cooperation and knowledge-sharing, the EGA recently hosted a Sustainable Golf Forum in Frankfurt. The event gathered 44 delegates from 22 European countries, demonstrating how collective action can drive meaningful change. Additional opportunities to share best practice and strengthen collaboration, including upcoming meetings of the sustainability working groups, are already planned for 2026.

The EGA is also actively involved in developing practical tools to support golf federations and clubs across Europe. The newly published Sustainable Turfgrass Roadmap outlines pathways toward more responsible turf management, while a new Knowledge and Innovation Hub will consolidate a wealth of information, connect stakeholders and provide actionable resources to accelerate progress.

By signing the EU Green Sport Manifesto, the EGA aims to lead by example and encourages its member federations to join the expanding network of signatories working together for a more sustainable future for golf in Europe.


Learn more: Green Sport Manifesto