Largest Living Lab Student Cohort to Date Presents Accomplishments at Annual Symposium
From stakeholders’ willingness for trade-offs to a green game plan, the student interns and fellows presented on their operational accomplishments from the year.
Stanford recently achieved the highest score of any school to date in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS), created by the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). STARS is the most comprehensive sustainability reporting framework for higher education, and Stanford’s Platinum-level score of 85.74% recognizes achievements across topics ranging from Campus as a Living Laboratory to Sustainable Dining and Affordability and Access.
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Carbon, Community Engagement, Conservation & Biodiversity, Construction & Demolition, Living Lab, Purchasing, Zero Waste
From sustainable beats and food recovery leaps, the year 2025 set a new standard for Stanford traditions and operations.
Stanford is the Top-Scoring Institution for Sustainability Under AASHE STARS 3.0
Academics, Community Engagement, Conservation & Biodiversity, Culture Change, Emissions, Living Lab, Zero Waste
The university earns STARS Platinum in version 3.0, the highest score under the sustainability rating system.