London Gatwick has achieved The Wildlife Trust’s Biodiversity Benchmark Award for efforts to protect and enhance 91 hectares of land surrounding the airport for 10 years running.

This prestigious award places London Gatwick among just 16 organisations to hold the certification, celebrating our outstanding stewardship of natural habitats, setting a gold standard in biodiversity management.

Over 23,000 passionate volunteers, local schools, and community groups have actively participated in our biodiversity initiatives in the past decade. Their efforts have helped protect and enhance 91 hectares of land surrounding the airport, nurturing ecosystems that support more than 3,000 species of plants, animals, and fungi, including rare and threatened species like nightingales and great crested newts.

Their collaboration with the Gatwick Greenspace Partnership has been instrumental in enhancing grassland, woodland, hedgerows, and wetland areas as part of a Biodiversity Action Plan.

Colin Mendendez, Biodiversity Benchmark Assessor, The Wildlife Trust said: “Congratulations to everyone at London Gatwick on this 10 year achievement - it’s a great example of how businesses can make a difference in protecting the natural world. London Gatwick’s dedication to combining meticulous ecological management of their land with community involvement sets a standard that’s both inspiring and impactful.”

Darcey Haldar, Senior Ecologist, London Gatwick said: “Receiving The Wildlife Trusts’ Biodiversity Benchmark Award for 10 years in a row, every year since 2015, is a tremendous honour."

“The flora and fauna in our biodiversity areas are thriving, thanks to our dedicated environmental team, volunteers, and community partners."

“Through our sustainability policy, Decade of Change, we will continue championing sustainability and community engagement in our commitment to running the airport responsibly.”