Sustainability
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Stanford Doerr School of Sustainability, university’s first new school in 70 years, will accelerate solutions to global climate crisis
Investments of $1.1 billion from John and Ann Doerr, along with gifts from other philanthropists, catalyze efforts to tackle urgent climate and sustainability challenges.
May 04, 2022
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Stanford transitions to 100 percent renewable electricity as second solar plant goes online
Stanford completes the university’s transition to 100 percent renewable electricity as Solar Generating Station #2 begins commercial operation.
March 24, 2022
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Reducing campus emissions focus of new Stanford program
Achieving Stanford’s goal of reaching at least net-zero emissions from its operations will require developing new tools and strategies.
August 20, 2021
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Academic structure announced for new school focused on climate and sustainability
Stanford’s new school will focus on climate and sustainability and begin operating in Fall 2022.
July 29, 2021
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Stanford issues first bond in U.S. higher education based on rigorous environmental stewardship and social responsibility standards
The university’s use of emerging green, social and climate bond designations signify Stanford’s commitment to sustainability, inclusion and student access to education.
May 04, 2021
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Hard-to-quantify emissions are the next frontier for Stanford sustainability goals
Stanford is celebrating Earth Day with a week of virtual events and is looking ahead to additional ways the campus can reach ambitious net-zero emissions goals.
April 20, 2021
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Faculty deliberation supports proposals for new school focused on climate and sustainability
After participating in a Deliberative Polling event, faculty showed majority support for proposals relating to the organization and structure of the new school.
March 09, 2021
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Annual Sustainability Report
2019-20 Year in Review
February 19, 2021
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Major expansion planned for Stanford’s renewable energy system
The doubling of SESI’s chilled water capacity will help minimize the risks of energy curtailments at Stanford campus buildings and hospitals during heat waves.
October 06, 2020
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Board of Trustees commits to accelerating transition to net-zero greenhouse gas emissions, reports major reduction in fossil fuel investments
The Board commits to and outlines efforts in support of the clean-energy transition.
June 12, 2020
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Stanford trustees hear annual report from president, discuss the university’s research ecosystem, sustainability solutions
The Board of Trustees discussed investment responsibility, received briefings on the AAU Campus Climate Survey and the General Use Permit.
October 16, 2019
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Stanford’s General Use Permit application reaches major milestone
Santa Clara County has issued a final environmental impact report confirming earlier analysis that the land use permit is an environmentally sustainable and responsible plan.
December 13, 2018
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Stanford to go 100 percent solar by 2021
A second solar-generating plant, to be built in the next three years, will complete the university’s transition to clean power and further shrink campus greenhouse gas emissions.
December 03, 2018
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Long-range planning white papers released to campus community
Documents address a range of topics from research and educational initiatives to housing, sustainability and university operations. A 30-day comment period on the papers now begins
February 01, 2018
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Sun + rooftop photovoltaic panels = electricity for Stanford
Stanford recently completed an ambitious project to increase its solar resources by installing rooftop photovoltaic systems that will generate 4.5 megawatts of power for the univer
April 17, 2017
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Planning progresses for Stanford Redwood City
Employee input is front and center as planning for interior design, transportation, IT connectivity and workplace culture at the new campus moves forward.
April 12, 2017
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Stanford submits application for updated long-term land use permit
The university’s application to Santa Clara County anticipates housing and academic space needs out to 2035.
November 21, 2016
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Stanford Energy System Innovations project wins more awards
The project, known as SESI, has transformed Stanford into one of the most energy-efficient research universities in the world. The accolades have now gone global.
August 01, 2016
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Trustees discuss fossil fuels, quake preparedness
The Stanford University Board of Trustees gave design approval to a new campus in Redwood City, graduate education, athletics, new Law School programs, and more.
December 14, 2015
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New graduate housing proposed for Escondido Village
Stanford is in the very early stages of proposing construction of a new residential complex that would provide housing for more than 2,400 graduate students.
October 22, 2015