Climate Change Data

Environmental Metrics

ESG Focus Areas

• Environmental
• Social
• Governance

Environmental Achievements

• Over 418 acres of State recognized conservation areas, exceeding Florida Fish & Wildlife Conservation Commission (FWC) guidelines.
• Successfully relocated over 100 gopher tortoises.
• Provided habitat for endangered Florida Scrub Jays.
• Designated 50 acres of conservation area for Florida Burrowing Owls.
• Provided nesting boxes for Southeastern Kestrels, resulting in at least six active nesting sites.
• Installed a bat house.
• Created several acres of wildflowers for pollinator protection.
• Reduced water consumption through various conservation measures on golf courses.
• Utilized solar energy for several community buildings.
• Switched to electric vehicles for half of the maintenance fleet.

Social Achievements

• Won the 2012 Environmental Stewardship Award and the 2015 Community of Excellence Award.
• Won the Golf Course Superintendent Association of America Environmental Leaders in Golf Award twice (2014 and 2017).
• Provided water-efficient options for homes and landscapes through participation in the Florida Water StarSM program.
• Worked with BLCCDD to ensure reclaimed water services and water conservation goals are met.
• Offered water facility tours to educate residents on water conservation.

Governance Achievements

• Followed all University of Florida Institute of Food and Agricultural Sciences Best Management Practices (BMPs).
• Employed several Green Industry and Golf Industry BMP Certified and licensed fertilizer applicators.

Climate Goals & Targets

Environmental Challenges

• Maintaining golf course water quality while conserving water resources.
• Balancing development with the preservation of wildlife habitats.
• Reducing energy consumption in homes and community buildings.

Mitigation Strategies

• Implementing FDEP Best Management Practices and Site Specific Management Plans for golf courses.
• Using reclaimed water for irrigation, employing water-efficient irrigation systems, and utilizing native plants.
• Creating conservation areas and providing alternative habitats for endangered species.
• Installing high-efficiency appliances and utilizing energy-saving construction techniques in homes and community buildings.
• Switching to solar energy and electric vehicles.

Supply Chain Management

Climate-Related Risks & Opportunities

Reporting Standards

Frameworks Used: Florida Water StarSM, ENERGY STAR®, Florida Green Building Coalition’s green standard, U.S. Green Building Council’s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)

Awards & Recognition

• 2012 Environmental Stewardship Award
• 2015 Community of Excellence Award
• Golf Course Superintendent Association of America Environmental Leaders in Golf Award (2014 and 2017)