Old Buckenham Country Park, Rougham Estate and Saul D Humphrey LLP were announced as finalists for the Sustainability Strategy Award, sponsored by Associated British Ports, last week.

Find out more about the finalists below.

Old Buckenham Country Park near Attleborough aims to carefully balance visitor enjoyment with nature stewardship (Image: Old Buckenham Country Park)

Old Buckenham Country Park

Old Buckenham Country Park, located near Attleborough, Norfolk, is a 32-acre rural campsite centred around two lakes and surrounded by mature woodland and wildflower meadows.

The park provides camping and glamping options, newly upgraded facilities and a licenced café. It also hosts a busy social calendar featuring street food vendors, live music, themed gatherings and outdoor events.

The business aims to carefully balance visitor enjoyment with nature stewardship, protecting wildlife while enhancing the landscape through sustainable management practices.

Old Buckenham stood out for “the drive and personal dedication behind the project”, according to the judges.

They said that “the owner’s hands-on approach and clear sense of direction have shaped a place with lasting benefit for nature and the community.”

The Rougham Estate near Bury St Edmunds carries out regenerative farming, biodiversity protection and community engagement initiatives (Image: Rougham Estate)

The Rougham Estate is a 3,000-acre family-owned estate near Bury St Edmunds in Suffolk.

Alongside farming, woodland management and heritage conservation, the business also manages residential lettings and a tourism and hospitality business including a shop and café.

The Rougham Estate Trust, established in 2011, will inherit and manage the estate in perpetuity, ensuring Rougham remains a protected green asset for the community.

By combining regenerative land management, biodiversity protection, community engagement and renewable energy, the trust has created a sustainability strategy with measurable outcomes.

Rougham Estate stood out to the judges because “its leadership shows long-term vision, responsible decision making and a deep commitment to its community and environment”.

They praised the impact that regenerative farming has had on the land, adding: “Its values guide each part of the estate.”

Saul D Humphrey is the founder of B-Corp-certified consultancy Saul D Humphrey LLP, which advises the construction and built-environment sectors (Image: Saul D Humphrey LLP)

Based in Norwich, Norfolk, Saul D Humphrey LLP is a B-Corp-certified consultancy for the construction and built-environment sectors, advising developers, local authorities, hospitality clients and estates across the south east on projects to raise standards of sustainability.

The firm’s approach aligns with the IPCC AR6 pathways and the UK Net Zero Strategy, integrating decarbonisation, biodiversity net gain, circularity and social value into every project.

It also contributes to policy development, sustainability guidance from the Chartered Institute of Building and regional decarbonisation initiatives.

Saul D Humphrey was shortlisted by the judges because “its leadership shows a clear and disciplined approach to sustainability”.

They noted the business’ focus on data, defined targets and open reporting, and said: “Its strategy is measured, tracked and transparent, which gives clients and partners confidence in the progress.”

For more information on all of the finalists, click here.

To find out more about the East Anglia Clean & Green Awards and buy tickets to the celebration event on March 26, please visit the website: cleanandgreenawards.co.uk

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