UK Training Industry Press Releases

Anglia Ruskin University has been awarded the Carbon Trust Standard after taking action on climate change by measuring and reducing its carbon footprint by 6% in absolute terms (based on emissions from energy, water and waste). The University saved 580 tonnes of C02e over a two year period.

The Carbon Trust Standard is the world's first carbon award that requires an organisation to measure, manage and reduce its carbon footprint and actually make real reductions year-on-year. Unlike other award schemes, organisations are rewarded for actions they've taken to cut carbon across their own operations.

Talking about the award, Mark Norman, Environmental Manager, at Anglia Ruskin said:

‘We're delighted to have achieved the Carbon Trust Standard. It is a great way of showing that we have taken action on climate change and a way to communicate our environmental credentials to those that matter.

‘In the current climate it's essential that we remain competitive, and the Carbon Trust Standard is another way we can stay ahead of the game. Cutting carbon is a priority for us as a business and delivers tangible bottom-line benefits. We have already cut our carbon emissions by 6 % as part of the initiative and are committed to making further reductions in the future.'