R&DE Tackles Climate Change, Bite by Bite
R&DE Stanford Dining set a public target to reduce food-related emissions by 25% by 2030, partnering with the Scope 3 Emissions Program to advance sustainable food sourcing.
Residential & Dining Enterprises
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.
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Stanford University Earns Smart Catch “Ambassador” Certification
R&DE Stanford Dining became the first campus dining organization in the U.S. to earn the James Beard Foundation’s Smart Catch Ambassador status.
R&DE Stanford Food Institute Hosts Inaugural Research Symposium
The inaugural R&DE Stanford Food Institute Research Symposium showcased innovative food systems research from over 73 researchers and fostered collaboration.
R&DE Stanford Food Institute Leads Research in Campus Dining Halls
Stanford’s dining halls are living laboratories for innovative research on reducing food waste and promoting sustainable, plant-forward diets in collaboration with faculty.
It’s Not Just Clean, It’s Cardinal Clean
Stanford is revolutionizing cleaning with its ozone-based Cardinal Clean system, reducing chemical use by 90% and preventing over 2,140 pounds of plastic waste annually.
Zero Waste Expands to School of Medicine
All 14 buildings of the School of Medicine now have recycling bins in labs and compost collection in bathrooms, breakrooms, and kitchens.
Outstanding Waste Prevention Award
Stanford received the Outstanding Waste Prevention Award from the California Resource Recovery Association for the innovative Cardinal Clean program.
Past Earth Week Events
Earth Week has been celebrated at Stanford over the past decade in ways that bring together the campus community to envision a more sustainable future.
Stanford Receives Platinum Ranking for Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reporting
Stanford has set a new benchmark for sustainability, earning the highest-ever score in the STARS rating with a Platinum-level 85.74%.
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