Stanford joined over 20 Ivy+ schools at the Ivy+ Sustainability Summit in Southern California, sharing strategies and learning from experts. The summit featured a presentation by Allison Agsten, the inaugural director of the Center for Climate Journalism and Communications, whose mission is to train journalists, communication professionals, and students to effectively communicate about climate change and solutions. She emphasized the importance of tailoring content to specific audiences to establish buy-in for climate solutions.
Professors Will Berelson (USC) and Jess Adkins (Caltech) also presented, showcasing their ocean-based solutions for carbon removal, including technology for use on cargo ships and other vessels. Participants were given a sustainability tour of the Huntington Gardens in Pasadena, where the impressive and essential water conservation efforts were extensively highlighted.
Stanford has set a new benchmark for sustainability at live events through its first major concert hosted by Stanford Athletics and Stanford Live. Sustainable Stanford hosted a fireside chat with sustainability leadership from Live Nation and Warner Music Group in tandem with this milestone.
From reducing embodied carbon in construction to piloting organic landscape management, the annual Student Sustainability Symposium highlighted how student-led innovation is driving sustainability at Stanford.
The Responsible Purchasing Department hosted an information session to inform the Stanford community about how everyday purchasing choices — like reusing, sourcing locally, and slowing shipping — can drive big sustainability impacts.
