BMW Charity Pro-Am presented by TD SYNNEX received a 2022 Annual Recycling Award from the Carolina Recycling Association for incorporating sustainability in business, the nonprofit behind the tournament announced March 24.
The event was recognized for its work in 2021 towards producing zero waste, including:
- Working with Univar Solutions to prevent 47,360 pounds of waste from entering landfills
- Keeping its overall emissions footprint at the equivalent of 1,663 metric tons of carbon dioxide
- Donating more than 500 pounds of premade and nonperishable foods to Loaves & Fishes
Throughout the year, tournament volunteers also collaborated with Greenville County’s Litter Ends Here program to clean up 2,260 pounds of litter in the community.
“The BMW Charity Pro-Am tournament staff, partners, and volunteers set a new standard in sustainability in 2021,” said Max Metcalf, manager of government and community relations at BMW Manufacturing and secretary/treasurer of South Carolina Charities Inc. “This year, we will continue to raise the bar using 2021 baselines to improve in key areas such as water consumption and carbon footprint. We will also expand onsite composting, increase the presence of our Green Team to assist spectators with recycling, and add opportunities for onsite engagement through expanded sustainability education programming. We look forward to continuing to work with our many community partners to make a positive impact in the upstate and beyond.”
Each year, the Carolina Recycling Association honors top performers that advance waste reduction and recycling in the Carolinas. Award winners are chosen by a committee of industry peers and scored in a variety of categories including the amount of waste reduced, recycled or diverted, level of difficulty and contribution to the industry.
