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.

Stanford continues to reduce energy and water use, apply stringent environmental standards to all new buildings, encourage sustainable living, promote low-impact transportation, conserve natural resources, and decrease waste, all alongside continued campus growth. 

Track Our Progress

reduction of Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions

waste diversion achieved

reduction in potable water use since 2001

years of 100% renewable electricity

Follow Stanford’s sustainability progress with key performance indicators across multiple topics. In the spirit of transparency, accountability, and furthering the institution’s mission of using the campus as a living laboratory, all performance data is available to download.

Deepening Climate Action

Mitigating our emissions impact to reach net zero emissions by 2050, 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.