Scope 3 Emissions
Scope 3 emissions are indirect emissions that are influenced by the university's operations but not directly emitted by the university. There are fifteen categories of scope 3 emissions, as defined in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol. Eight of the fifteen categories are applicable to Stanford’s Scope 3 Emissions Program.
View the Full scope 3 emissions inventory
Click the icons to learn more about each of the eight categories.![]() |
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Business Travel | Student Travel | Fuel and Energy Activities |
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Waste | Employee Commuting | Construction |
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Purchased Goods & Services |
Leases | Food Purchases |
For detailed reports on each category and a compilation of student projects in this area, visit the Scope 3 Emissions Resource Library.