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The Duchy of Cornwall's David Cope: 'Sustainability is a mindset as much as a job'

Stuart Stone

Stuart Stone

21 July 2026 • 10 min read

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The executive director for purpose at the Prince of Wales' private estate unpacks why sustainability professionals are in the 'business of people' and the misconception that land ownership is passive

The Duchy of Cornwall is the private estate of the Duke of Cornwall (Prince of Wales) spanning almost 53,000 hectares across 20 counties in England - mostly in the south west. It provides the eldest son...

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