Camille Chevalier - © GEO Foundation

This initiative follows in the footsteps of nine-time Solheim Cup player Suzann Pettersen and represents another important step in building a community of credible champions in the sector. As part of this network, Camille will work closely with the GEO Foundation to promote and celebrate the positive impacts of golf on nature and people, as well as to encourage new actions on key issues such as pollution prevention. , resource efficiency and climate change.

In addition, all activities will be closely linked to the Ladies European Tour's sustainability initiative - “Celebrating the Green, presented by Dow”, which was launched last year and aims to showcase environmental, climate and community actions. in women's golf and to celebrate the sustainable activities of players, tournaments, venues and partners.

"I have always had a special relationship with nature and the outdoors - one of the main reasons I liked golf is because it takes place in beautiful surroundings", said Camille, who won the Hero Women's Indian Open in her debut season on the Ladies European Tour. “My interest naturally evolved towards the preservation and protection of nature because I grew up at a time when people were increasingly aware of the impacts of climate change, plastic pollution, loss of biodiversity and of the need to live more sustainably. "

“As a golfer, I trained a lot at Golf National and I was particularly interested in the preparation and maintenance of the course, learning a lot about the lawn and agronomy from passionate people. Now that I'm on the Tour, I'm always looking for different ways to manage the environment of the course. "

“Golf courses can play a key role in creating and preserving local ecosystems. Biodiversity is very rich in the environment of a golf course and can thrive in areas subject to very little or no maintenance. Thus, local species can develop and flourish naturally. "

“And it's important that golfers look around when they're playing. They can marvel at the landscapes and the fauna that can be found on the route - marveling is already a first form of action to protect the ecosystem. By keeping this close contact with nature, we become aware of its need for protection. "

“I am excited to work with the GEO Foundation, to explore how I can live, work and play more responsibly, and to help celebrate all the good things that are happening in golf for nature and people. people. "

Camille Chevalier - © GEO Foundation

Camille joins a growing community of champions of sustainable golf in golf, a group that also includes course and club managers, as well as association leaders who make a real and measurable contribution to sustainable golf. In addition to promoting the positive activities of golf, Camille is committed, as a champion of sustainable golf, to becoming a “climate neutral” golfer. To do this, it calculates each year all the inevitable emissions due to its travels according to its game program, and compensates for them in the most credible and efficient way possible using an approach developed by GEO in direct partnership with The Gold Standard.

Jonathan Smith, Executive Director of the GEO Foundation, said: “Athletes have the power to bring attention to really important issues and inspire change. We are very excited about the energy, passion and commitment Camille will bring to promoting sustainability in and through sport. We hope that other professional players will follow his example and that of Suzann and become champions of sustainable golf. "

Emma Allerton, Commercial Director of the Ladies European Tour, added: “As an organization, LET is also looking to show leadership in sustainability and climate action through our 'Celebrating the Green' initiative, and this will also give Camille a wonderful platform to help. to raise awareness of some of the problems and solutions in golf and inspire fans around the world. Sustainability requires a great team effort, and we invite other members of the LET community to join us and take action. "

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