The ISO 20121 certification demonstrates LIV Golf’s commitment to meeting the highest standards of sustainability in event management
LIV Golf is the first Golf league, tour, or major body to achieve this certification across its global operations and events
Through the league’s impact and sustainability commitments, LIV Golf continues to drive golf forward with impact on and off the course
JCB GOLF AND COUNTRY CLUB, UTTOXETTER AND NEW YORK – As a driving force in golf sustainability, LIV Golf has been officially certified to ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management by BSI (British Standards Institution), the leading global body for standards certification for sustainable event management. LIV Golf is the first golf league, tour, or major body to achieve ISO certification across its global operations and events
To achieve ISO 20121 certification, LIV Golf undertook a rigorous 18-month audit, demonstrating the underpinning of sustainability practices across all functions within the organisation.
The international standard is awarded to organizations that demonstrate a robust and proactive approach to managing the social, environmental, and economic impacts of their events in a sustainable way.
LIV Golf has successfully demonstrated that it operates a Sustainable Management System that ensures environmental responsibility, social impact and continuous improvement across business and event operations.
LIV Golf holds environmental standards as a priority. This year’s LIV Golf UK by JCB tournament will be powered by 100% renewable energy, 10,000 shuttle bus journeys will be powered by electric vehicles, flooring will be donated to social housing post event, and school and university students are job-shadowing throughout the event, gaining vital work experience. Further to LIV Golf’s tournament at JCB Golf & Country Club, it upholds a consistent standard of environmentally conscious standards across all its 14 events each season:
- Branding, signage, and temporary infrastructure are designed for reuse across multiple tournaments, reducing single-use materials and minimising resource demand.
- Waste is separated on-site for recycling, with event teams working to reduce, reuse, and recycle as much as possible to minimise what goes to landfill.
- All catering aligns with LIV Golf’s Sustainable Food Charter, prioritising local sourcing where possible, offering plant-based menu options, and using compostable or reusable service ware.
- Hydration stations are provided across all events to reduce reliance on single-use plastics for staff, players, and fans.
- Environmental site risk assessments are completed for every venue, ensuring habitat and biodiversity protection, spill prevention measures, and responsible site management.
LIV Golf joins an exclusive group of global organisations in world sport, including the Olympics, Formula 1, the EPL’s Liverpool FC, and the NFL’s Philadelphia Eagles, to have its sustainability management system certified to ISO 20121.
Jake Jones, Senior Vice President of Impact and Sustainability at LIV Golf added: “Achieving the ISO 20121 certification is a significant milestone for LIV Golf. Being awarded this prestigious certification follows a rigorous, company-wide effort to integrate sustainability principles into our operations, strategy, and event delivery. From procurement to planning and on-site implementation, every part of our business has played a role in reaching this global benchmark and continuing this progression for years to come. ISO 20121 is one of the most respected sustainability standards in the world – and we’re proud to be golf’s global standard bearer.”
Matt Page, Senior Vice President, Assurance Services EMEA at BSI, said: “There is a fantastic opportunity to harness the power of golf and its many supporters to collaborate to reduce our collective carbon footprint, as well as energy, water usage and waste.
We are delighted to congratulate the LIV Golf League on achieving certification to ISO 20121, the internationally recognized standard for sustainable event management. This milestone reflects the organization’s strong commitment to embedding sustainability at the heart of their operations and delivering positive social, economic, and environmental outcomes. We’re pleased to have supported LIV Golf through this process and look forward to seeing the continued impact of their sustainability journey across the global sporting landscape.”
ISO 20121 is the internationally recognized standard for sustainable event management, helping organizations improve environmental, social, and economic performance across their events.
The certification furthers LIV Golf’s efforts to expand the game and its societal impact on a global level. This achievement is part of the league’s Impact & Sustainability program and wider impact initiatives that aim to enable and inspire a better tomorrow—on and off the course.
The announcement of LIV Golf’s achievement of ISO 20121 Certification for Sustainable Event Management comes ahead of the final international event of the 2025 League season at JCB Golf & Country Club from 25 – 27 July.
Excitement for the event has been building following the Open Championship at Portrush in Northern Ireland last weekend, where a record number of 19 LIV Golf League players took part in the final major of the year, the most since the formation of the league in 2022.
Fans in the UK can look forward to seeing Jon Rahm, Captain of Legion XIII, prepare to defend his individual and team event wins from 2024, with world golf’s biggest names – including two-time major winner Bryson DeChambeau (Crushers GC), Lee Westwood (Majesticks GC) and golfing hall of famer Phil Mickelson (Hyflyers GC) – in action at the JCB Golf and Country Club.
Click here to learn more about LIV Golf’s Impact and Sustainability efforts from the last several years.
Tickets are now on sale for the upcoming edition of LIV Golf UK by JCB, the final international event of the 2025 season, at LIVGolf.com.
ISO 20121 Sustainable Event Management certified by BSI under certificate number SEMS 816245.