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Sustainability and biodiversity in the Bulb Region

Corporate Social Responsibility

Tespelduyn is actively engaged in Corporate Social Responsibility to promote sustainability. This means that in all business decisions, Tespelduyn not only strives for higher business profitability, but also takes advantage of opportunities for a better environment and increased well-being of employees and society.

Ambitions and realizations CSR Statement

Recognition for gastronomy, craftsmanship, and sustainability

Landgoed Tespelduyn is an official member of Euro-Toques Nederland, the association of chefs and restaurateurs dedicated to pure gastronomy, craftsmanship, honest products, and sustainability. This recognition affirms our passion for cooking with fresh seasonal produce, local ingredients, and a focus on quality and flavor.

With the official inauguration of Executive Chef Geert Pennings as a Euro-Toques chef, we are taking another significant step toward our goal of offering guests a unique culinary experience that combines craftsmanship, hospitality, and sustainability.

Sustainability Committee

Since 2016, Tespelduyn has a sustainability committee responsible for obtaining and maintaining sustainability certificates, realizing sustainable ambitions and communicating progress and results.

CO₂-neutral

Landgoed & Golf Course Tespelduyn uses 100% sustainably generated electricity and is therefore carbon-neutral. Thus, we make a lasting contribution to a sustainable future and the preservation of our living environment.

Our sustainability certificates

Biodiversity and sustainability

In 2025, KNNV Bollenstreek has extensively mapped the biodiversity on Tespelduyn Estate & Golf Course. No fewer than 1524 plant and animal species were recorded during this Bioblitz. The results, including insights about flora, fauna and nature management, were presented and recorded in a report on March 26, 2026. View all observations:

First signatory of Sustainability Covenant

The nature inventory forms an important basis for the Geo certification and underlines Tespelduyn's sustainable course. In cooperation with the Dutch Golf Federation (NGF), Tespelduyn was the first golf course in the Netherlands to sign the Sustainability Covenant. Read more:

Nature inventory on Tespelduyn

The nature inventory at Tespelduyn Estate & Golf Course, carried out by KNNV Bollenstreek, accurately maps the biodiversity of the area. Flora and fauna are extensively studied, contributing to knowledge, nature conservation and sustainable management of this unique ecosystem in the Bollenstreek. Nature lovers are invited to discover for themselves the wealth of nature at Tespelduyn.

Nature inventories Newsletters KNNV

Safe and respectful environment

At Landgoed & Golfbaan Tespelduyn, we believe it is important that everyone feels welcome, safe, and respected. Whether you are a golfer, guest, employee, volunteer, professional, or visitor, we treat each other with kindness and respect.

Behavior that is perceived as offensive, intimidating, discriminatory, aggressive, or otherwise inappropriate is not in line with Tespelduyn’s values. We encourage everyone to speak up about unwanted behavior and not to keep such incidents to themselves.

NGF Safe Sports Environment NGF Integrity Hotline

Have you personally experienced inappropriate behavior, are you concerned about a situation, or have you witnessed something? If so, please discuss this with someone you trust or contact one of the appropriate agencies.

As an NGF-affiliated golf course, we follow the applicable regulations and guidelines of the Royal Dutch Golf Federation (NGF) regarding a safe sporting environment. There you will also find information about reporting procedures, confidential advisors, integrity issues, and available support options.

Together, we ensure a pleasant, safe, and active environment for everyone.