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“Swap shelves” make reusing items easy and convenient–saving money & supporting Stanford’s waste reduction goal.
From procurement processes and IT solutions to climate-related risk management, Business Affairs promotes responsible purchasing and fosters a culture of circularity. The Responsible Purchasing department provides programming, services, and tools to suppliers and campus-wide purchasers and decision makers. Surplus Management, which houses Stanford’s Reuse program for secondhand furniture and equipment, contributes to the university’s climate and zero waste goals by reducing material sent to landfill and the need to purchase new items.

“Swap shelves” make reusing items easy and convenient–saving money & supporting Stanford’s waste reduction goal.
From stakeholders’ willingness for trade-offs to a green game plan, the student interns and fellows presented on their operational accomplishments from the year.

The university’s new purchasing guidelines help make the smarter and more sustainable option the easier one.

An “army” of over 100 student and staff volunteers helped sort the BTS concert waste to reduce the amount sent to landfill.

Stanford’s new purchasing guidance helps departments save money while reducing waste through practical everyday actions.
Join Green Chemistry experts from Millipore Sigma to learn about embodied carbon in the chemicals industry. Through real-world case studies, we will examine major sources …
This session is helpful for employees who manage funds and make purchases for their team or department. This information session will highlight topics such as:

The university earns STARS Platinum in version 3.0, the highest score under the sustainability rating system.

Elevate your event with eco-friendly catering choices and resources.

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.