Our Impact
As Stanford University supports its academic mission and mitigates its climate impact, Sustainable Stanford is committed to sharing the journey, revealing lessons learned from both triumphs and roadblocks, in order to accelerate global sustainability solutions.
While Stanford is committed to shrinking its own footprint, its greatest sustainability impact is through research and education that extend far beyond campus. The launch of the Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability—the first new school in 75 years—advances knowledge and solutions to support a thriving, enduring future for humanity and the planet.
Track Our Progress
Stanford continues to reduce resource use and environmental impact alongside campus growth. Follow Stanford’s sustainability progress across energy, water, waste, buildings, and transportation, with all data available to download.
Deepening Climate Action
Mitigating our emissions impact to reach net zero emissions and building resiliency for the future
Getting to Zero Waste
Changing the sources, materials, and impact of the waste generated by our community to reach zero waste
Year in Review
Annual snapshots of the university’s progress toward its climate commitments
Stories from the Journey
Learn from our journey to advance sustainability in operations, networks, and individuals – what went right and what didn’t.