The University's carbon footprint has been calculated at 64,109 ton CO2e for 2016/17, which represents a reduction of around 5,000 ton CO2e compared to the previous year.

CO2e is a term for describing different greenhouse gases in a common unit.

The reduction is due to a number of reasons including the positive impact of our new Combined Heat and Power-led district heating system, a reduction in the carbon intensity of electricity provided by the National Grid and a reduction in the amount of first/business class air travel by staff.

Stewart Miller, the University's Sustainability Officer, said: Iit's very encouraging to see a reduction in carbon emissions of this magnitude, but there is still more work to do if we are to avert dangerous climate change in years to come'.

"All or our staff and students have a role to play in reducing the University's carbon footprint in the future. Lots of small changes in behaviour can collectively have a big impact. Simple actions like switching off lights, computers and electrical equipment at night, separating rubbish correctly at recycling points and taking public transport to work instead of your car can all help considerably."

First published: 23 April 2018

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