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.
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.
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.
Join this year’s student interns and fellows as we celebrate the culmination of their projects. If you’re interested in hearing about these projects that advance …
Join the Responsible Purchasing team for an overview of purchasing considerations and tools to actively incorporate positive environmental and community impacts into the total value …
Ways to procure sustainable lab supplies and equipment, saving costs and reducing the environmental impact of purchasers.