Stanford Recognized for Empowering Future Zero Waste Industry Leaders
Stanford received the Outstanding Higher Education Award from the National Recycling Coalition.
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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Unlocking the Carbon Potential of Stanford’s Open Lands
A new project aims to uncover the hidden potential of carbon stores within Stanford’s vast undeveloped lands.
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.
Sustainable Transportation System Awards
Check out the numerous prestigious awards Stanford’s transportation system has earned for its commitment to sustainable transportation.
Award-Winning Land and Building Designs
Stanford’s commitment to sustainable design is evident in every corner of its campus.
Water System’s Award-Winning Sustainability Efforts
Stanford has long been a leader in environmental stewardship, earning multiple prestigious awards for water conservation.
What Happens to Our Waste?
Explore what happens when waste leaves campus.
Waste Guidance for Buildings
Tools to support facilities and building managers to responsibly fill their role in Stanford’s sustainable community.
Project: Scheduling for Sustainability
Justin West ’25 piloted an occupancy-based HVAC scheduling system in the Gates building, aiming to reduce energy consumption by 20% through adjustments based on real-time data.
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