St Aubyn Estates Achieves Prestigious Green Dragon Level 5 Accreditation

St Aubyn Estates, which includes the iconic St Michael’s Mount, is delighted to announce that it has been awarded Green Dragon Level 5 accreditation, the highest level within the Green Dragon Environmental Standard framework. This accolade highlights the estate’s unwavering commitment to sustainability and environmental excellence across all its operations.

The Green Dragon Level 5 accreditation is a significant achievement, recognising not only St Aubyn Estates’ dedication to reducing its environmental impact, but also its leadership in driving best practices in areas such as carbon reduction, biodiversity enhancement, waste minimisation and sustainable land management.

Commenting on the achievement, Hugh St Aubyn, Head of Sustainability at St Aubyn Estates, said:

“Achieving Green Dragon Level 5 accreditation is a significant milestone for us and reflects our longstanding commitment to environmental stewardship. From renewable energy projects to protecting biodiversity, every element of this recognition represents the hard work and dedication of our team. My thanks go to all involved in achieving this. There is always more to do and improvements to be made, but together we have set a benchmark, objectives and strategy, demonstrating how businesses can play a key role in protecting the environment for future generations.”

The journey to accreditation has been a collective effort involving innovation and collaboration across the estate’s teams. St Michael’s Mount, a jewel in Cornwall’s landscape, is an integral part of St Aubyn Estates and plays a key role in its sustainability efforts. Initiatives included adopting renewable energy solutions, improving resource efficiency and engaging with local communities to embed sustainable practices.

As one of only a handful of organisations to reach Level 5, St Aubyn Estates continues to lead the way in demonstrating how businesses can operate responsibly while creating positive environmental and social impacts.