
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.
Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE)'s sustainability commitment is embedded in leadership, daily operations, and collaborations with students and faculty. R&DE leads pioneering food research, co-founding the Menus of Change University Research Collaborative and the R&DE Stanford Food Institute. The flagship “Give & Go” program diverts over 70 tons of reusable materials from landfills annually, supporting the student community and reducing waste.

Stanford’s new climate governance framework drives long-term, collaborative leadership for ambitious climate action.
Stanford’s dining and residences have been celebrated for innovation in sustainability.

As you leave campus, use these resources to save time, reduce waste, and donate to local communities.

Stanford’s R&DE team discovered widespread toilet valve leaks in EVGR, with 65% of toilets potentially affected and wasting thousands of gallons daily.

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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Stanford’s Give & Go move-out donation program collected 69 tons of items—26% more than last year—helping divert waste from landfills and support community partners in the process.

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.

Stanford brought together over 160 leading experts to discuss climate-focused innovation and environmental justice in the food sector.

R&DE Stanford Food Institute is advancing diversity, equity, and inclusion by supporting Black farmers through direct purchasing and co-producing toolkits.