
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.
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.

Stanford’s new climate governance framework drives long-term, collaborative leadership for ambitious climate action.
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