Stanford is the Top-Scoring Institution for Sustainability Under AASHE STARS 3.0
The university earns STARS Platinum in version 3.0, the highest score under the sustainability rating system.
Land, Buildings & Real Estate
Land, Buildings & Real Estate (LBRE) is the operational core of Stanford’s physical campus and home to many departments within Sustainable Stanford, including the steward of the Sustainable Stanford brand (the Office of Sustainability), Land Use & Environmental Planning, Transportation, Mail Package Services, Energy Operations, Water Resources & Civil Infrastructure, Buildings, Grounds, & Maintenance, and many more. These groups showcase how planning for sustainability, climate adaptation, and resilience is possible for long-term efficiency, performance, and financial health. Through its day-to-day operations, LBRE lays the groundwork for sustainability innovation to emerge and thrive.
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Stanford’s Quiet Leap Towards Sustainable Waste Collection
New campus fueling station makes waste operations more efficient and sustainable.
2025 Food Recovery, Wrapped To-Go
The numbers are in – learn about Stanford’s expanded efforts to reduce food waste.
Students Shape the Future of Stanford Transportation
Over 50 students shared transportation feedback in a focus group, shaping future improvements and informing the Climate Action Plan.
School of Medicine Celebrates Major Energy-Efficiency Wins
The School of Medicine turns smart energy projects into lasting savings, with the help of energy rebates offered through Stanford’s Facilities Energy Management team, leading to over $2.7 million in annual savings for the university.
Get Wise About Waste (Staff & Faculty)
Complete the new ten-minute waste sorting training to be entered to win $500!
Stanford Launches Cross-Campus Pilot for Organic Landscape Management
Organic landscape pilot brings together R&DE, LBRE, and DAPER to advance soil health, biodiversity, and resilient landscapes.
Furniture Reuse in Field Conservation Facility
Stanford’s Field Conservation Team champions reuse to sustain campus and community.
Native Pollinator Plants Make the Water-Wise Garden More Insect Friendly
Stanford’s native pollinator garden and insect hotels showcase water-wise practices, biodiversity and conservation.
Community Feedback Powers Stanford’s Climate Action Plan
Student voices drive real climate action on the Stanford campus.
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