Stewardship & Sustainability
Our purpose is to grow lasting commercial and social value for the communities we serve.
OUR COMMITMENT
Custodians of the planet
At Hatfield Park we aspire to lead by example on environmental respect and sustainability.
ENVIRONMENTAL RESPECT
Our sustainability plan
We want every aspect of our business to reflect our commitment to the environment, and aim to set the standard in environmental respect and sustainability by enhancing biodiversity and reducing waste and carbon.
1. Cut carbon
We are committed to achieving Net Zero by 2035 across all three Gascoyne Estates.
2. Boost biodiversity
20% overall increase in biodiversity by 2035 and 10% increase in biodiversity on farmed land by 2035.
3. Reduce waste
Zero waste to landfill by 2030 and elimination of single use plastic by 2030.
BIODIVERSITY
Nature & conservation
Hatfield Park’s nature and conservation work focuses on protecting and enhancing habitats across the Estate, supporting wildlife through restoration, land management, and long-term stewardship.
HERITAGE
Heritage & preservation
Hatfield Park takes a considered approach to heritage and preservation, supporting the care of its landscape, collections, and historic buildings.
SUSTAINABILITY
Sustainable future
Hatfield Park’s sustainability work focuses on long-term stewardship, with action across land management, farming, energy, and the visitor experience.
stewardship
Sustainable voices
“We’re determined to amend our practices to ensure that we not only improve what we experience today but that we have done our very best to preserve this environment for future generations to come.”
ANTHONY DOWNS, ESTATE DIRECTOR
“The park and gardens team are focused more than ever on looking at sustainability. We’re getting a more diverse range of plants and in return, different wildlife coming to utilise those spaces.”
ANDREW TURVEY, HEAD OF PARK AND GARDENS
“We continue to strive to operate a sustainable visitor experience at Hatfield Park. The journey for our visitors starts by us encouraging them to recycle here.”
HELEN LANDAU, OPERATIONS DIRECTOR, LEISURE DEPARTMENT
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