Ibérica Press Group highlights the III Edition Decarbonized Sport event centered on golf and sustainability. The forum provides a focused examination of how decarbonization efforts unfold across the world of sport, with a special emphasis on golf as a case study. The gathering will leverage Madrid as the stage during a major golf event hosted there, offering attendees a practical vantage point to observe sustainable practices in action. The agenda below can be followed online for convenience and broad accessibility.
Event program:
10:30 am. Greeting and Welcome
10:35. Experts Table. Golf, Sports and Sustainability
- How to decarbonize sports golf example
- Implementation of sustainable measures
- Water and energy purification
- Impact on circular economy
- Role of tournaments
- The role of golf clubs
Speakers attending the table:
- Joaquin Mollinedo, ACCIONA’s IR, Communications and Brand General Manager
- Gerard Tsobanyan, CEO of Madrid Trophy Promotion and president of the Spanish ACCIONA Open
- Aitor Canibe Sánchez, Deputy General Director of the Supreme Sports Council High Competition
12:00 p.m. End of Forum
Council and industry voices converge to discuss practical decarbonization steps that can be adopted by professional sports bodies, clubs, and event organizers. The session explores practical strategies for reducing emissions without compromising the competitive spirit or spectator experience. Conversations address the adoption of greener travel options for teams and fans, the integration of renewable energy sources in venues, and the deployment of water conservation technologies that lower usage without impacting performance. The forum also considers how circular economy principles can reshape equipment lifecycle, facility design, and waste management across golf tours and club operations.
Participants examine how tournaments influence sustainability standards, including the pressures and opportunities that arise from large-scale events. The role of golf clubs is analyzed as a hinge for local adoption of decarbonization measures, from course management to clubhouse operations, and from maintenance practices to community engagement. Attendees gain insights into governance, reporting, and accountability mechanisms that help sports organizations measure progress and demonstrate impact to fans, sponsors, and regulators. This conference piece emphasizes a practical, results oriented approach, offering attendees usable ideas and benchmarks to apply within their own organizations. [Citation: Ibérica Press Group, Decarbonized Sport Forum]