Project: Reducing Embodied Carbon in Purchasing
Elanna Mak conducted outreach to promote the switch from plastic to recycled lab supplies and explored factors impeding sustainable alternatives for compounds.
Stanford Business Affairs
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.
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Project: Carbon Offsets and Internal Carbon Pricing
Jeremy Rubin, M.A. in Public Policy ’24, explored carbon offsets for Stanford’s scope 3 emissions, and engaged with stakeholders and experts to help the university achieve net zero emissions.
New Governance Structure Unites Campus to Take On Next-Level Climate Action
Stanford’s new climate governance framework drives long-term, collaborative leadership for ambitious climate action.
Faculty & Staff Travel Tips
Ways to mitigate your emissions created due to Stanford-sponsored business travel.
Student Travel Tips
Steps for students to minimize the environmental impact of their travel.
New Department will Drive Change in University Supply Chain
Stanford has launched a dedicated Responsible Purchasing Department to advance sustainable procurement practices and strengthen supplier partnerships.
61 Students Start Living Lab Internships & Fellowships
Sixty-one Stanford students are driving real change in sustainability through the Living Lab Program, tackling real issues while gaining hands-on experience.
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Living Lab Fellowship Program Completes First Year of Student-Led Sustainability Projects
In its inaugural year, the Living Lab Fellowship Program fostered cross-campus collaboration, hands-on learning, and lasting impact through 16 student-led operational sustainability projects.
New Redwood City Campus Upholds Stanford Sustainability Values
Sustainability is a design and cultural cornerstone of the new, state-of-the-art facility.
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