IMG Golf Course Services values environmentally responsible golf course design and construction and the long-term environmental sustainability of the game of golf. Cognisant of the current environmental sensitivities, IMG Golf Course Services adopts a least disturbance policy in all its golf course operations. The group is committed to supporting environmentally sustainable golf courses, where possible enriching the environment and encouraging sustainable lifestyles.
IMG Golf Course Services facilitates best practices in protecting wildlife habitat and water usage through effective grass selections, reducing and recycling storm water and irrigation runoff, and maintaining water quality.
IMG promotes the sustainable green building and development practices outlined in the LEED (Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design) rating system. IMG Golf Course Services Partner, European Golf Design, is a Technical Supporter of the Golf Environment Organisation (GEO). European Golf Design supports the GEO by adopting environmental policies for its planning, design and construction activities and by striving to demonstrate sustainable practices. European Golf Design helps the GEO raise funds to support the development of research tools in the long-term design, construction and management of environmentally and socially responsible golf courses.