Securing the Benefits – consultation response

We strongly believe that in carrying out its statutory duties the Crown Estate should take account of the environmental health of its estate, and work towards helping Scotland’s marine environment achieve Good Environment Status under the Marine Strategy Framework Directive, and the High Level Marine Objectives as agreed by the UK and devolved administrations. Through its ‘stewardship’ role, the Crown Estate already aims to ensure that its activities are sustainable in the long-term. This should involve carrying out its functions in line with the principles of sustainable development, with the overarching aim of living within environmental limits.