OXFORD Brookes University has recognised nationally for its' commitment to sustainability.

The University was awarded three stars, which is the highest achievement awarded by the Sustainable Restaurant Association, and Oxford Brookes is one of only seven rated universities to achieve the top award.

The accolade recognises the University’s commitment to providing sustainable and Fairtrade food and drink across its campuses, as well as its practices in encouraging healthy eating, waste management, workplace resourcing, energy efficiency and water sourcing.

Catering Contract Director Steve Travis said: “I am really honoured that the whole team has been recognised for all the hard work they have put in over the last year in driving our sustainability credentials and making the entire catering operation as green as possible.

“The focus is now on further goals and targets to strive for.”

The University was assessed on 11 criteria under the three key areas; Sourcing, Society and Environment.

Overall, Oxford Brookes scored 71 per cent which put the University in the top 15 per cent of all Food Made Good universities and in the top third of Sustainable Restaurant Association members in the South East region.

Oxford Brookes University was the first Fairtrade University in the world.