OXFORD University has won a 2016 Green Gown Award for its 'ambitious' approach to carbon reduction.
It is aiming to reduce its carbon emissions by 33 per cent between 2011 and 2021.
The award's website said: "The university set an ambitious target (considering its estates) to reduce carbon emissions by 33 per cent by the end of 2020/21 against a 2005/06 baseline.
"A generous budget of £14.6m was awarded in 2011 to aid achieving the target of 21,773 tonnes of carbon savings.
"There have been 4,767 tonnes of carbon and £1.1m of annual energy costs saved at the university since 2011.
"Over 180 projects have been completed, ranging from solar panels to lighting upgrades and roof insulation.
"A number of projects are currently in the pipeline and will achieve 41 per cent of the target by the end of 2017.
William James, the university's Pro-Vice-Chancellor for Planning and Resources, said: "Winning a Green Gown award for 2017 is a great achievement.
"The commitment, passion and professionalism of our staff and students in promoting environmental sustainability matches their achievements in research and education, and it's great to see this properly recognised."
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