Southern Company and PGA TOUR again partner to power TOUR Championship with 100% renewable energy
Southern Company has announced that for the third consecutive year, it will provide 100% renewable energy for the TOUR Championship, the PGA TOUR's season-ending event at East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta from Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2024. The 2023 edition of the tournament achieved GEO Certification for the first time, recognizing its sustainability commitments and progress. Southern Company's sustainable solution for 2024 includes:
- 500,000 kWh of renewable energy credits
- Renewable natural gas for the clubhouse
- 90% electric golf carts
- 11,000 gallons of renewable diesel
- Battery and solar-powered charging stations
- Electric vehicle chargers
This aligns with Southern Company's goal to achieve net zero emissions across its electric and natural gas operations by 2050. The company reduced its GHG emissions by 49% in 2023 compared to 2007 levels.
Southern Company ha annunciato che, per il terzo anno consecutivo, fornirà il 100% di energia rinnovabile per il TOUR Championship, l'evento finale della stagione del PGA TOUR che si svolgerà all'East Lake Golf Club di Atlanta dal 29 agosto al 1 settembre 2024. L'edizione 2023 del torneo ha ottenuto per la prima volta la certificazione GEO, riconoscendo i suoi impegni e i progressi in termini di sostenibilità. La soluzione sostenibile di Southern Company per il 2024 include:
- 500.000 kWh di crediti di energia rinnovabile
- Gas naturale rinnovabile per il clubhouse
- 90% di carrelli da golf elettrici
- 11.000 galloni di diesel rinnovabile
- Stazioni di ricarica a batteria e alimentate da energia solare
- Caricatori per veicoli elettrici
Questo è in linea con l'obiettivo di Southern Company di raggiungere emissioni nette zero nelle sue operazioni di elettricità e gas naturale entro il 2050. L'azienda ha ridotto le sue emissioni di gas serra del 49% nel 2023 rispetto ai livelli del 2007.
Southern Company ha anunciado que, por tercer año consecutivo, proporcionará el 100% de energía renovable para el TOUR Championship, el evento de cierre de temporada del PGA TOUR que se llevará a cabo en el East Lake Golf Club de Atlanta del 29 de agosto al 1 de septiembre de 2024. La edición 2023 del torneo obtuvo por primera vez la certificación GEO, que reconoce sus compromisos y avances en sostenibilidad. La solución sostenible de Southern Company para 2024 incluye:
- 500,000 kWh de créditos de energía renovable
- Gas natural renovable para la casa club
- 90% de carritos de golf eléctricos
- 11,000 galones de diésel renovable
- Estaciones de carga alimentadas por batería y energía solar
- Cargadores para vehículos eléctricos
Esto está alineado con el objetivo de Southern Company de lograr emisiones netas cero en sus operaciones de electricidad y gas natural para 2050. La empresa redujo sus emisiones de gases de efecto invernadero en un 49% en 2023 en comparación con los niveles de 2007.
서던 컴퍼니는 2024년 8월 29일부터 9월 1일까지 애틀랜타의 이스트 레이크 골프 클럽에서 열리는 PGA 투어의 시즌 종료 이벤트인 TOUR Championship에 대해 3년 연속 100% 재생 가능 에너지를 제공할 것이라고 발표했습니다. 2023년 대회는 지속 가능한 헌신과 발전을 인정받아 처음으로 GEO 인증을 받았습니다. 서던 컴퍼니의 2024년 지속 가능한 솔루션에는 다음이 포함됩니다:
- 500,000 kWh의 재생 가능 에너지 크레딧
- 클럽하우스를 위한 재생 가능 천연 가스
- 90% 전기 골프 카트
- 11,000 갤런의 재생 가능 디젤
- 배터리 및 태양광 충전소
- 전기차 충전기
이는 서던 컴퍼니가 2050년까지 전기 및 천연 가스 운영에서 넷 제로 배출을 달성하려는 목표와 일치합니다. 회사는 2023년 2007년 대비 온실가스 배출량을 49% 줄였습니다.
Southern Company a annoncé que, pour la troisième année consécutive, elle fournira 100% d'énergie renouvelable pour le TOUR Championship, l'événement de fin de saison du PGA TOUR qui se déroulera au East Lake Golf Club d'Atlanta du 29 août au 1er septembre 2024. L'édition 2023 du tournoi a obtenu pour la première fois la certification GEO, reconnaissant ses engagements et ses progrès en matière de durabilité. La solution durable de Southern Company pour 2024 comprend :
- 500 000 kWh de crédits d'énergie renouvelable
- Gaz naturel renouvelable pour le clubhouse
- 90% de voiturettes de golf électriques
- 11 000 gallons de diesel renouvelable
- Stations de charge alimentées par batterie et énergie solaire
- Chargeurs pour véhicules électriques
Cela s'aligne avec l'objectif de Southern Company d'atteindre des émissions nettes nulles dans ses opérations électriques et de gaz naturel d'ici 2050. L'entreprise a réduit ses émissions de GES de 49% en 2023 par rapport aux niveaux de 2007.
Southern Company hat angekündigt, dass sie zum dritten Mal in Folge 100% erneuerbare Energie für das TOUR Championship bereitstellen wird, das Saisonfinale der PGA TOUR, das vom 29. August bis 1. September 2024 im East Lake Golf Club in Atlanta stattfindet. Die Ausgabe 2023 des Turniers erhielt zum ersten Mal die GEO-Zertifizierung, die ihre Verpflichtungen und Fortschritte in Bezug auf Nachhaltigkeit anerkennt. Die nachhaltige Lösung von Southern Company für 2024 umfasst:
- 500.000 kWh an erneuerbaren Energiekrediten
- Erneuerbares Erdgas für das Clubhaus
- 90% elektrische Golfcarts
- 11.000 Gallonen erneuerbares Diesel
- Batterie- und solarbetriebene Ladestationen
- Elektrofahrzeug-Ladestationen
Dies steht im Einklang mit dem Ziel von Southern Company, bis 2050 netto null Emissionen in ihren Strom- und Erdgasbetrieben zu erreichen. Das Unternehmen hat seine Treibhausgasemissionen im Jahr 2023 im Vergleich zu den Werten von 2007 um 49% reduziert.
- Providing 100% renewable energy for the TOUR Championship for the third consecutive year
- Achievement of GEO Certification for the 2023 TOUR Championship
- Implementation of comprehensive sustainable solutions for the 2024 event
- 49% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions in 2023 compared to 2007 levels
- Alignment with company's goal to achieve net zero emissions by 2050
- None.
GEO Certification achieved in 2023 for the first time in tournament history
The PGA TOUR's season-ending event returns to Atlanta and the newly restored East Lake Golf Club, Aug. 29-Sept. 1, 2024. Every year, it all comes down to the TOUR Championship and the finale of the FedExCup Playoffs, where the 30 top-performing golfers compete for the season-long title. The TOUR Championship has become Atlanta's must-attend outdoor sporting event of the summer, with something for every fan to enjoy.
The 2023 edition of the TOUR Championship became a GEO Certified® Tournament for the first time in the event's history, recognizing its sustainability commitments, actions, and progress.
"We really couldn't have been GEO Certified without Southern Company," said Brazos Barber, director of sustainability at the PGA TOUR. "They are honestly the kind of a partner that you dream of, especially on the sustainability front. They really believe in sustainability and in reducing their energy footprint."
The PGA TOUR's season-ending event received the international award for sustainability in golf, overseen by
The 2023 event met specific criteria outlined in the voluntary standard for Sustainable Golf tournaments, which embodies requirements for planning, delivery, and continual improvement across a comprehensive suite of key sustainability themes and action areas including energy, waste and resource management, site protection, and procurement, as well as social impacts and legacies.
"For us to be certified, it's proving that we're not just talking the talk. We're walking the walk and actually accomplishing the sustainability outcomes that we're setting out to achieve," Barber said. "It's a stamp of approval."
The independent third-party verification was carried out by the Council for Responsible Sport with a thorough review by GEO Certification Ltd, and agreement to various Continual Improvement Points for future editions of the event.
For the 2024 event, Southern Company's custom, sustainable solution includes:
- 500,000-kilowatt hours of renewable energy credits to avoid emissions generated from fossil fuel-based electricity used on course
- Renewable natural gas (RNG) to avoid emissions from the clubhouse's natural gas appliances by integrating environmental credits from carbon neutral RNG captured from landfills
90% of golf carts are electric- 11,000 gallons of renewable diesel (R99) replacing traditional diesel
- Battery-powered and solar-powered cell phone charging stations for fan use on course
- Electric vehicle chargers in the East Lake Golf Club parking lot for player and patron use
- Renewable and recyclable materials in Southern Company's Good Energy Pavilion fan experience
Driving sustainability on course links up with Southern Company's goal off the course – achieving net zero emissions across its system's electric and natural gas operations by 2050. The company reduced its system's greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions by
Since 1999, Southern Company has been the Official Energy Company of the PGA TOUR. Southern Company is now in its ninth year as a Proud Partner of the TOUR Championship. Southern Company remains alongside The Coca-Cola Company and Accenture as the Proud Partners of the TOUR Championship.
Southern Company is committed to providing clean and resilient energy solutions that connect communities, businesses and future generations to opportunity and growth.
For more information, please visit Southern Company | Golf.
About Southern Company
Southern Company (NYSE: SO) is a leading energy provider serving 9 million customers across the Southeast and beyond through its family of companies. Providing clean, safe, reliable and affordable energy with excellent service is our mission. The company has electric operating companies in three states, natural gas distribution companies in four states, a competitive generation company, a leading distributed energy company with national capabilities, a fiber optics network and telecommunications services. Through an industry-leading commitment to innovation, resilience and sustainability, we are taking action to meet customers' and communities' needs while advancing our goal of net zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050. Our uncompromising values ensure we put the needs of those we serve at the center of everything we do and are the key to our sustained success. We are transforming energy into economic, environmental and social progress for tomorrow. Our corporate culture and hiring practices have earned the company national awards and recognition from numerous organizations, including Forbes, The Military Times, DiversityInc, Black Enterprise, J.D. Power, Fortune, Human Rights Campaign and more. To learn more, visit southerncompany.com.
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