diff --git a/config/initializers/govuk_admin_template.rb b/config/initializers/govuk_admin_template.rb
index cdb9fc963..8bd10ed96 100644
--- a/config/initializers/govuk_admin_template.rb
+++ b/config/initializers/govuk_admin_template.rb
@@ -8,5 +8,5 @@
   c.disable_google_analytics = false
 end
 
-GovukAdminTemplate.environment_label = GovukEnvironment.name.titleize
+GovukAdminTemplate.environment_label = (GovukEnvironment.name || "development").titleize
 GovukAdminTemplate.environment_style = GovukEnvironment.production? ? "production" : "preview"