Embodied Carbon Brings Sustainability Champions Together
A new study on embodied carbon in construction materials led to new guidelines to help the university meet its net-zero emissions goal by 2050.
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 Zero Waste x Design 1 Collaboration
Stanford’s Office of Sustainability partnered with the d.school’s Design 1 course to inspire over 200 student-driven solutions aimed at promoting waste sorting and a zero-waste campus culture.
Project: Operationalizing Waste Justice at Stanford University
Sam Bunke, PhD candidate in chemical engineering, developed a framework for addressing waste justice in Stanford’s programs.
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.
Project: Carbon Accounting on Stanford Open Space
This project developed accurate measurements of carbon stocks in Stanford’s open spaces.
Squeaky Clean Sustainability
Laura DiMario, Executive Director of Stanford’s Redwood City campus, is leading the way in sustainable building operations by piloting waste-reducing custodial products and championing zero-waste practices across campus.
Our Youngest Zero Wasters!
To help celebrate Earth Day, the Office of Sustainability hosted visits of PSSI’s waste truck at child care centers on campus.
Climate Action Community Forum Provides Opportunity for Feedback and Connection
The Office of Sustainability hosted a Climate Action Plan Community Forum, bringing together over 60 participants to discuss Stanford’s climate initiatives and share feedback.
Stanford Ranked as a Top School in Recycling & Composting (2024)
In 2024, Stanford placed second in both the Per Capita Recycling and the Food Organics categories for large universities.
Single-Stream Recycling Success
As of September 2023, Stanford’s recyclables are processed at the GreenWaste Material Recovery Facility, where at least 85% of materials are recovered.
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