Laguna Golf Lang Co retains EarthCheck ‘Gold Certification’ for 2022
As part of one of Vietnam’s most sustainable large-scale projects, Laguna Golf Lang Co has reaffirmed its status as one of Asia’s most sustainability-minded golf courses.
The award-winning layout - a signature design by UK legend Sir Nick Faldo - is one of only three golf courses in the world to achieve EarthCheck Gold certification and has restated its credentials by retaining its EarthCheck ‘Gold Certification’ for 2022.
The golf course is part of Laguna Lang Co, one of Asia’s most expansive resorts, and is part of a wider sustainability success story at the property.
Laguna Lang Co also encompasses award-winning hotels Banyan Tree Lang Co and Angsana Lang Co.
Located in a part of Vietnam renowned for its pristine nature, Laguna Lang Co prides itself on having a strong focus on sustainability.
Notable initiatives include a moratorium on single-use plastics and its ‘edible golf course’ planted with rice fields and tended by water buffalos.
EarthCheck is regarded as the world’s leading scientific benchmarking, certification and advisory group for travel and tourism. And the retention of Gold status is another key indicator of a successful wider sustainability push by Laguna Lang Co.
Adam Calver, Director of Golf and Destination Marketing at Laguna Lang Co. notes “Vietnam is one of the most beautiful countries in the world, and we are fortunate enough to have one of its most visually stunning sites.
“Our resort can be viewed as an escape to nature and we are determined to do everything in our power to preserve its unique qualities.”
The resort has completely eradicated the use of single-use plastics in almost all aspects of its operations. Laguna Lang Co has finalised the installation of its own water bottling plant to allow the resort to completely eliminate plastic water bottles and utilise reusable glass bottles.
Other key green initiatives at the resort include a tree-planting program aimed at increasing tree cover for local unused land and providing a new income source for underprivileged communities in Lang Co. The species - Melaleuca quinquenervia - is efficient in oil production and brings higher economic returns than traditional indigenous tree varieties.
Additional programs feeding into the EarthCheck accolade include rubbish collecting activities, sponsorship of underprivileged youths through the resort’s Seedlings Mentorship Program, and sustainability workshops in local communities conducted by Laguna Lang Co Sustainability Officers.
The resort is also focused on its successful ‘Greater Good Grant’ initiative. Launched in 2020, the program offers sustainability projects around Vietnam access to eco grants. With the initiative ongoing, the resort is encouraging applicants to come forward and take advantage of financial support that will help them build a better future.
“To continue to keep EarthCheck Gold Certificate status and achieve a higher EarthCheck certificate in the future, we need to work hard and pay more attention to protect the environment and community,” added Calver. “We are passionate about being an industry-leader for sustainability here in Vietnam. We need to deliver a clean, safe, prosperous, and healthy destination for travellers to visit, live, work, and play at our resort.”
Image top: Laguna Golf Lang Co has placed an emphasis on responsible stewardship of its pristine environment; image centre: Located where the jungle meets the ocean, Laguna Golf Lang Co is one of the most visually appealing clubs in Asia; image above: Green innovations include installing a family of water buffalo as “bio-mowers” on the golf course.
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