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Seven Solutions for Water Sustainability

July 22, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Seven Solutions for Water Sustainability: Syngenta Golf has published a new in-depth feature on the critical challenge golf course businesses face to become water sustainable. Featuring seven solutions and case studies from Arizona and California to Spain and Italy, leading voices and superintendents share their insights. With 2025 already set to be one of the […]

Mark Andrews appointed Managing Director of Landscapes

July 21, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Mark Andrews appointed Managing Director of Landscapes: Origin Enterprises plc (‘Origin’ or ‘the Group’), the international group championing sustainable land use solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Andrews as Managing Director of Landscapes, a newly created role within the Group’s Living Landscapes division. Mark assumes overall responsibility for Origin’s Landscapes businesses, […]

Seven Solutions for Water Sustainability

July 22, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Mark Andrews appointed Managing Director of Landscapes

July 21, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

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Seven Solutions for Water Sustainability

July 22, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Seven Solutions for Water Sustainability: Syngenta Golf has published a new in-depth feature on the critical challenge golf course businesses face to become water sustainable.

Featuring seven solutions and case studies from Arizona and California to Spain and Italy, leading voices and superintendents share their insights.

Seven Solutions for Water Sustainability

With 2025 already set to be one of the three warmest years on record, global water scarcity is now an existential threat to many golf businesses.

And with AI (Artificial Intelligence) expected to double or quadruple its demand for water to cool thermoelectric power plants by 2028, industry and agriculture will be the big users competing for supplies.

Mark Birchmore, Global Head of Marketing, Turf & Landscape for Syngenta, said: “We know from our groundbreaking global social media study analyzing 16.1 million social media posts and comments worldwide that the perception of golf courses in relation to sustainability is highly negative, especially when courses are irrigating during heat waves and droughts.

“What this feature highlights are both the misconceptions and misinformation surrounding golf and sustainability, but also how golf course businesses need to better communicate their irrigation strategies and actions – as well as the wider sustainability benefits they bring to communities, including economic and social benefits.

The new feature follows the launch of Syngenta’s mini-documentary series The Green Report, showcasing leading golf courses’ approach to environmental sustainability around the world.

The series begins with a compelling three-part feature at this year’s Ryder Cup host venue, Bethpage State Park in New York, where water collected from an old landfill site is treated and used to supplement irrigation.

Explore New Feature: How Golf Can Become Water Sustainable

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Mark Andrews appointed Managing Director of Landscapes

July 21, 2025/in News, Press Release/by Admin

Mark Andrews appointed Managing Director of Landscapes: Origin Enterprises plc (‘Origin’ or ‘the Group’), the international group championing sustainable land use solutions, is pleased to announce the appointment of Mr Mark Andrews as Managing Director of Landscapes, a newly created role within the Group’s Living Landscapes division.

Mark assumes overall responsibility for Origin’s Landscapes businesses, currently comprising four companies: Green-tech, Suregreen, British Hardwood Tree Nursery and Groundtrax. He will lead the design and delivery of the Landscapes strategy, drive operational performance, and play a central role in supporting both organic growth and M&A activities.

Mark Andrews appointed Managing Director of Landscapes

This appointment marks a significant step in strengthening the Group’s management depth, ensuring the Living Landscapes division is well positioned to deliver on its long-term strategic objectives and growth ambitions.

Mark has over 20 years of commercial and operational leadership experience across the sector, with a strong track record in value creation, team leadership, and developing best-in-class commercial capabilities in commoditised and competitive businesses. His career spans roles in the UK, North America and EMEA, including senior leadership positions at Saint Gobain/British Gypsum, Knauf Insulation, BMI Group, and most recently, Aliaxis Group where he served as VP UK and Ireland.

Origin is confident that Mark’s appointment will bring additional expertise, insight, and momentum to the Group’s Landscapes sector as it enters its next phase of development and growth.

TJ Kelly, Managing Director, Living Landscapes, commented: “Mark is an excellent addition to Origin and our Living Landscapes leadership team. His deep sector knowledge and proven global leadership experience will be instrumental in shaping and delivering our Landscapes strategy. This appointment reflects our ambition to scale our presence in the Sports, Environmental, and Landscapes sectors.”

Mark Andrews, Managing Director of Landscapes, commented: “I am excited to be joining Origin at a strategically important time for the Living Landscapes division. Leading the Landscapes portfolio presents the opportunity to drive organic growth, expand our capabilities and unlock new opportunities, underpinned by a shared commitment to sustainability, innovation, and delivering value to Origin’s customers and other stakeholders.”

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Seven Solutions for Water Sustainability

Mark Andrews appointed Managing Director of Landscapes

Seven Solutions for Water Sustainability

Mark Andrews appointed Managing Director of Landscapes

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Seven Solutions for Water Sustainability

Seven Solutions for Water Sustainability: Syngenta Golf has published a new in-depth feature on the critical challenge golf course businesses face to become water sustainable.

Mark Andrews appointed Managing Director of Landscapes

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