"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.

"We have installed sub metering across our Estate so we can better understand and pinpoint where energy waste occurs. In addition, we have participated in the Carbon Trust's Higher Education Carbon Management programme which has enabled us to develop a road map to improving our energy efficiency and reducing our carbon emissions. A 6% reduction represents a reversal in what was an increasing trend in emissions and Anglia Ruskin aims to maintain this decreasing trend to meet our carbon reduction targets."

"Being certified with the Carbon Trust Standard is proof an organisation has taken genuine action to reduce their direct impact on climate change by cutting carbon emissions. We congratulate Anglia Ruskin University on this achievement.

"Both businesses and consumers share a desire for one, credible way to prove an organisation has not only measured, but actually reduced their carbon emissions year-on-year without the use of offsetting. The Carbon Trust Standard provides this credibility and we encourage more organisations to follow Anglia Ruskin University in making this commitment."

"I passionately believe that success in business and positive action on the environment can go hand in hand and deliver real bottom-line benefits. The Carbon Trust Standard is about showing which organisations have really taken practical action on climate change - it cuts through greenwash and celebrates those businesses making genuine reductions in their carbon emissions.

"Tackling environmental issues has to be seen as both a business priority and opportunity and achieving the Carbon Trust Standard is a great way of recognising truly progressive organisations."