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Stanford University

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Stanford University, often referred to simply as Stanford, is a prestigious private research institution located in Stanford, California, US. Founded in 1885, it has established itself as a leader in higher education and research, consistently ranking among the top universities globally. The university operates primarily in the fields of education, research, and innovation, with a strong emphasis on science, technology, engineering, and the humanities. Stanford is renowned for its cutting-edge research facilities and a collaborative environment that fosters creativity and entrepreneurship. Notable achievements include its significant contributions to Silicon Valley's development and its extensive alumni network, which includes numerous Nobel laureates and industry leaders. With a commitment to academic excellence and a focus on interdisciplinary studies, Stanford University continues to shape the future of education and research on a global scale.

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Industry Average

Mean score of companies in the Education Services industry. Comparing a company's score to the industry average can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Industry Benchmark

Stanford University's score of 19 is lower than 81% of the industry. This can give you a sense of how well the company is doing compared to its peers.

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Stanford University's reported carbon emissions

In 2022, Stanford University reported total carbon emissions of approximately 140,000,000 kg CO2e, with Scope 1 and 2 emissions accounting for about 60,000,000 kg CO2e. This marks a significant increase from 2021, when total emissions were about 130,000,000 kg CO2e. The university's emissions data is not cascaded from any parent organisation, indicating that these figures are independently reported. Stanford has not set specific reduction targets or initiatives under the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) or other climate pledges. However, the university is actively engaged in sustainability efforts, including monitoring emissions intensity, which is reported as net greenhouse gas emissions per 1,000 gross square feet. The university's emissions have fluctuated over the years, with a peak of about 290,000,000 kg CO2e in 2007. Despite the recent increase in emissions, Stanford continues to focus on operational sustainability metrics and aims to enhance its climate commitments in the future.

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Some industries are more carbon intensive than others. Stanford University's primary industry is Education services (80), which is very low in terms of carbon intensity compared to other industries.

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The carbon intensity of the energy grid powering a company's primary operations has a strong influence on its overall carbon footprint. This request for Stanford University is in US, which has a low grid carbon intensity relative to other regions.

Reduction initiatives & disclosure networks

Companies disclose and commit to reducing emissions to show they are serious about reducing emissions impact over time. They can also help a company track its progress over time.

Stanford University is not participating in any of the initiatives that we track. This may change over time as the company engages with new initiatives or updates its commitments. DitchCarbon will update this information as it becomes available.

Science Based Targets Initiative
Carbon Disclosure Project
The Climate Pledge
UN Global Compact
RE 100
Climate Action 100
Race To Net Zero
Reduction Actions

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