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Stanford University College Sustainability Report Card 2010

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July 24, 2009

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2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 1

Contents Executive Summary ........................................................................................................... 3 Stanford Program Awards and Recognition ................................................................... 8 Campus Survey ADMINISTRATION ................................................................................................................................................. 13 GREEN PURCHASING ........................................................................................................................................... 27 CLIMATE CHANGE & ENERGY ......................................................................................................................... 32 FOOD & RECYCLING ............................................................................................................................................ 44 GREEN BUILDING ................................................................................................................................................ 49 STUDENT INVOLVEMENT ................................................................................................................................... 60 TRANSPORTATION ............................................................................................................................................... 66 GENERAL STATISTICS ......................................................................................................................................... 77 SOURCES .................................................................................................................................................................. 78

Student Survey.................................................................................................................. 79 Endowment Survey ........................................................................................................ 101 Dining Survey ................................................................................................................. 114


Executive Summary

―If we are to leave our children a better world, we must take steps now to create a sustainable environment. So it is critical that we model sustainable citizenship on our own campus.‖

John Etchemendy Provost, Stanford University


Outreach and innovation have been central to Stanford‘s mission since its founding in 1891, when Jane and Leland Stanford exhorted University leaders to ―promote the public welfare by exercising an influence on behalf of humanity and civilization.‖ Staff, students, administrators and faculty throughout the University have a strong commitment to sustainability research and implementation. In keeping with its tradition of excellence in academics and operations, Stanford University has long embraced sustainability as a core value to equip today‘s and tomorrow‘s leaders with innovative solutions for meeting the world‘s challenges. Central to the academic endeavor is the Initiative on the Environment and Sustainability. It supports interdisciplinary research and teaching involving all seven of Stanford‘s schools, as well as centers, institutes and programs across campus, in recognition of the fact that solutions to complex challenges demand collaboration across multiple fields. The University is working to raise $4.3 billion over five years to advance these goals, with a $250 million target for the Initiative on the Environment and Sustainability. As part of the effort to extend environmental teaching, Stanford introduced the pioneering I-Earth (Introduction to the Earth) curriculum in fall 2006. This program helps students develop an interdisciplinary understanding of our planet and the intersections of its natural and human systems. Organizers want to make I-Earth a general education requirement, putting sustainability education on a par with humanities. Stanford schools and departments offer an array of courses and degree programs focused on sustainability. The Stanford Environmental Portal http://sustainable.stanford.edu/teaching_and_research provides extensive information about environmental research and education across the campus. Central to the operational endeavor is Sustainable Stanford – a campus-wide initiative to steer, connect, support and streamline all sustainability efforts. The program aims to be a leader in sustainability by modeling sustainability practices on campus and pursuing research that helps communities around the world. Highlights of sustainability at Stanford operations, which this survey focuses on, include the following. The detailes are presented in a Q & A format throughout this document. Leadership & Organization Clear commitment and principles for Sustainability from university leadership Dedicated sustainability department with senior leadership positions in the Department of Sustainability and Energy Management and Residential and Dining Enterprises 18 full and 60 part time sustainability positions (including students) in these departments Senior advisory group (Sustainability Working Group) representing a wide cross-section of the university; Ten complementary focused inter-disciplinary Sustainability Working Teams Instituted the university wide EPP Guidelines covering the purchasing of goods and materials 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 4

Institutional Funding that has exceeded $70 million over the past ten years, including: $25 million for energy efficiency and greenhouse gas mitigation in existing buildings $20 million for sustainability innovations in new buildings such as the Jasper Ridge Field Stations and the Y2E2 building $25 million for water conservation, waste minimization, and alternative transportation Education and outreach funding and internships for student grants in sustainability education, outreach, and operations

Energy Conservation and Climate Change All buildings equipped with full energy metering Cogeneration in place at Stanford for over 20 years Member of the California Climate Action Registry with a public GHG inventory A comprehensive and long-range Energy and Climate Plan that adeptly balances sustainability investment among new buildings, existing buildings, and energy supply Major innovative energy management programs: -

New efficiency programs in pilot (room temperature freezing technology, indoor temperature policy; high efficiency transformers) New Sustainable IT initiative Major Capital Energy Retrofits Program –addressing the twelve largest energy intensive buildings on campus Energy Conservation Incentive Program -- monitory rewards to departments for conserving Energy Retrofit Program -- capital lighting & equipment improvements Building Operating Schedules Program -- turning systems off when not in use Building Excessive Use Monitoring Program -- finding and fixing energy leaks fast Building Retro Commissioning Program -- regular tune ups for efficiency

Transportation Award winning transportation management programs that have achieved consistent and significant reductions in single occupancy vehicle and peak hour commute trips. The program incorporates virtually every known best practice in transportation demand management and alternative transportation methods Free campus and local shuttle system (Marguerite) with 39 alternative fueled buses 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 5

Free wide-area (SF Bay Area) rail and bus passes One of the highest percentages of on-campus housing for faculty, students, and staff of any major university in the nation Water Aggressive conservation based on strong outreach and innovative approaches achieving a steady 20% reduction in water use over the past 5 years A new reclaimed water system for campus buildings using central energy plant water blow down Green Buildings Stanford energy and water use guidelines for new buildings of at least LEED Gold equivalency adopted in 2008. All new buildings to use 30% less energy than ASHRAE 90.1 and 25% less water than existing campus buildings Award winning green buildings include Jasper Ridge, Carnegie Institute, and Environment & Energy Building New Graduate School of Business to be LEED Platinum; 500,000 new gross square feet development being built to achieve higher standards than those mentioned above Stanford is half way through the Design Development of the new 1.1 million GSF Stanford Hospital and it is expected to achieve LEED Silver equivalency Advanced space utilization programs including strategic partnerships with sustainable office equipment vendors, achieving 5% to 10% increased space utilization in each move Waste Minimization A 64% waste diversion rate, moving further toward a 75% interim goal The Gorilla Prize for most tons of recycling in RecycleMania 2008

Housing & Dining Dedicated sustainability coordinators for housing and dining divisions Clear standards which prioritize food that is community-based, fair, ecologically sound and humane Available land on campus for the purpose of awareness, production, and education Collaboration with faculty and students to provide educational experiences in the dining halls 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 6

Expanded sustainable campus efforts that include additional campus providers A new Sustainable Seafood initiative; new and exciting programs in various dining halls including freshly made sushi is at the Energy Zone in Wilbur Dining; wok tossed Chinese food at Late Night at Lakeside Dining and a new grill menu at Stern‘s Cyber Café. Land Use Over 60% of Stanford‘s 8,180 acres of land retained as undeveloped open space and forest. In FY 2007, all new on campus housing and 90% of other development achieved by infill Sustainable Development Study completed in 2008 – a cross-department initiative that addresses how the university will apply sustainable planning principles as it grows over the long term, and includes a specific chapter on Stanford‘s Sustainability Programs Habitat Conservation Program filed with US Fish & Wildlife Service in 2008 to protect campus wildlife habitats –including those of three threatened species We have compiled all the answers to your survey questions in this report, along with an accompanying report called ―Sustainability: A Year in Review‖ created for Stanford internal communication. Stanford‘s responses to this year‘s survey are built upon the initial checklist provided by SEI (on 6/26/09), many of which required revision. Please note that Stanford chooses to opt out from full publication of the survey responses. Thank you for providing yet another opportunity to look at all of our sustainability efforts. Please let us know if you have any questions about this material or about sustainability practices at Stanford more generally. Thank you, Joseph Stagner, Executive Director of Sustainability and Energy Management Eric Montell, Executive Director of Stanford Dining Linda Kimball, Manager of Investment Responsibility, Stanford Management Company Tom Fenner, Chair of Evaluations Sustainability Working Team & Fahmida Ahmed, Manager of Sustainability Programs (primary contact)


Stanford Program Awards and Recognition ENERGY

1st Place, 2008-2009 ASHRAE X Technology Award for the Stauffer Chemistry Building HVAC retrofit project Avery Aquatic Center pump retrofit project, $110,000 rebate from PG&E (2009) Stauffer Physical Chemistry Buildings HVAC retrofit project, $110,000 rebate from PG&E (2008) Stauffer Chemistry Building HVAC retrofit project, $180,000 rebate from PG&E (2007) Honorable Mention, Flex Your Power Awards (2005) Reservoir 2 photovoltaic project, $135,000 rebate from PG&E (2004) Business Continuity Data Center, $48,000 rebate from PG&E (2009) School of Medicine Server Virtualization Project, $8,987.76 rebate from PG&E (2009) Desktop Power Management, $54,999.60 rebate from PG&E (2008)

WATER

Silicon Valley Water Conservation Award in the Large Organization category (2009) Clean Bay Award, Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant (1997–2007) Leadership recognition, for eliminating the use of antibacterial soaps, Palo Alto Regional Water Quality Control Plant (2007) Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program Award, for the site design for storm-water pollution prevention at Stanford Stadium (2007)


FOOD

Stanford Hospitality and Auxiliaries: Stanford Catering Chef Andrew Mayne was an invited chef at the Monterey Bay Aquarium's "Cooking for Solutions" Event (2009) Stanford Dining: Stanford Dining's Executive Director Eric Montell served as a judge for the Acterra Sustainability Awards (2008 and 2009) Stanford Dining: Acterra Business Environmental Award for Sustainability (2007) Special Congressional Recognition –Anna Eshoo (2007) Leadership in Applying Green Building Design- PG&E (2006) Stanford Dining: one of the first university food service operations in the United States certified as a green business by Santa Clara County (2004) BUILDINGS

Best Green Building in the Bay Area, for Environment + Energy Building, the San Francisco Business Times (March 2008) Top Ten Green Projects, for Jasper Ridge Field Station, American Institute of Architects Committee on the Environment (2005) Energy & Sustainability Award, for Jasper Ridge Field Station, American Institute of Architects, San Francisco Chapter (2005) TRANSPORTATION Best Workplaces for Commuters, U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)/Center for Urban Transportation Research at the University of Florida (2002 – 2009) Innovative Transportation Solutions Award, WTS San Francisco Bay Area Chapter (2009) Excellence in Motion, Award of Merit, Metropolitan Transportation Commission (MTC) (2008) Bicycle Friendly Community, League of American Bicyclists (2003–2007; Gold Level 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 9

2008–2012) Green Business Award for the Stanford Fleet Garage from the County of Santa Clara recognizing commitment to environmentally responsible operations (2004 – 2007) Association for Commuter Transportation Leadership Award for non-elected individual or private organization (2006) Best of Universities and Colleges and Gold Prize for Transportation Coordinator, EPA/Department of Transportation Best Workplaces for Commuters‘ Race to Excellence (2006) ―Top 50” Award for Regional Transportation, employer category, Bay Area Council (2004) Clean Air Award, American Lung Association of the Bay Area (2003)

WASTE

American Forest and Paper Association, College/University Recycling Award (2009) 1st Place, Gorilla Prize, RecycleMania Contest for Colleges and Universities for highest gross weight (1.24 million pounds) of diverted recyclables (2008) 2nd Place, Gorilla Prize, RecycleMania Contest for Colleges and Universities for second highest gross weight (1.356 million pounds) of diverted recyclables and 3rd Place for paper recycling (25.38 pounds per person) (2007) In the RecycleMania 2009 contest, Stanford scored in the top 20 in the 5 of the 8 categories: per capita (16); gorilla (3); pager (9); cardboard (17); and food waste (6). EPA Environmental Achievement Award for Battery Recycling and Mercury Thermometer Replacement Program by Environmental Health and Safety. (2002)

ENVIRONMENTAL HEALTH AND SAFETY

Campus Safety, Health and Environmental Management Association (CSHEMA) awards for Environmental Health and Safety. The 3 categories include: Complete Environmental Health and Safety Award of Honor (Their highest award) 2009, Award of RecognitionUnique & Innovative Safety Program 2004; and Home Page Award 2003. 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 10

LAND

Best Green Buildings in the Bay Area - Yang and Yamazaki Environment + Energy Building (Y2E2), San Francisco Business Times (2008) Site Design for Storm Water Pollution Prevention, Santa Clara Valley Urban Runoff Pollution Prevention Program (2007) Governor's Historic Preservation Award, for Historic Houses Project of faculty houses, State of California (2007) Special Recognition, for oak reforestation project partnership, U.S. Congress (2006). The project also received commendations from the State Assembly and Senate, and San Mateo and Santa Clara counties. Seismic Strengthening & Historic Restoration Award, National Trust for Historic Preservation (2001) Design Award, for Hanna House stabilization and preservation, California Preservation Foundation (2001)


College Sustainability Report Card 2010 Stanford University

Campus Survey ―Sustainability must become a core value in everything we do. As a community we are committed to developing our core campus in a sustainable fashion that preserves what we cherish, that demonstrates leadership in the university‘s commitment to be a good environmental steward and that safeguards the ability for future generations to thrive at Stanford.‖ John Hennessy President, Stanford University


Instructions: For each ―Yes‖ or ―No‖ question, enter an ―X‖ in the appropriate box. Please provide detailed information (e.g. numbers, descriptions, URLs) when requested.

ADMINISTRATION SUSTAINABILITY POLICIES 1) Does your school have its own formal sustainability policy? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please describe and provide URL, if available: Stanford‘s commitment to environmental sustainability is integrated in action, and specifically found in two key locations: First, in the University‘s commitment to the Environment and Sustainability Initiative as part of the Stanford Challenge. The Stanford Challenge is a multi-year, $4.3 billion multi-disciplinary campaign aimed at producing new discoveries to help address the most pressing challenges facing our society and world. The four focus areas the university has selected are: The Environment and Sustainability (target $250 million); human health; international peace and security; and k-12 education. Through Stanford's Initiative on the Environment and Sustainability, environmental researchers and scholars are taking up the challenge of helping to ensure that current and future generations can live well on our planet. http://thestanfordchallenge.stanford.edu/get/layout/tsc/Environment Second, in the Sustainable Stanford Statement of Principles. Sustainable Stanford is a university-wide commitment to reduce our environmental impact, preserve resources and show sustainability in action. We‘re determined to lead in researching, teaching and practicing environmental sustainability. Our vision: create a healthier environment now and richer possibilities for generations to come. The university is therefore committed to the following core sustainability principles in all facets of its planning and operations: advance sustainability knowledge; reduce greenhouse gas emissions; foster land stewardship; conserve water resources; create environmentally sound buildings; encourage alternative transportation; minimize waste; and purchase sustainably. See http://sustainable.stanford.edu/principles

2) Has the president of your institution signed the American College and University Presidents Climate Commitment (ACUPCC)? [ X ] No [ ] Yes. If completed, please provide the date the GHG Report was submitted to the ACUPCC


3) Has your institution signed the Talloires Declaration? [ X ] No [ ] Yes < http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talloires_Declaration> 4) Is there a sustainability component in your institution's master plan and/or strategic plan (check all that apply)? [ ] No [ X] Yes, in the master plan. Please describe and provide URL, if available: http://sds.stanford.edu [ X] Yes, in the strategic plan. Please describe and provide URL, if available: In December 2008, Stanford completed a Sustainable Development Study (SDS) with Santa Clara County. Required by the 2000 General Use Permit for development, this cross departmental initiative addresses how the university will apply sustainable planning principles as it grows over the long term, and included a specific chapter on Sustainable Stanford. The SDS focuses on compact urban development in the Central Campus. The SDS also addresses protection of natural resources and analyzes those areas that might be more/less suitable for future development in the Foothills District in unincorporated portions of Santa Clara County. This study was approved by the Santa Clara County board of Supervisors in April 2009. Stanford‘s land use planning has been supporting concepts of sustainability for more than 100 years. The University has grown and changed dramatically over the past few decades, but it has resisted much of the pressure for growth that has occurred around it in the rapidly developing Silicon Valley; about 60 % (4,980 acres) of Stanford‘s total contiguous land remains undeveloped. Stanford Lands: 8,180 acres

Photo: Aerial photo of Stanford campus and neighboring community

Stanford land encompasses varied ecosystems and provides habitat to three federally protected species. These undeveloped lands support teaching and research as well. The 1,200-acre Jasper Ridge Biological Preserve, for instance, provides fertile ground for field studies by researchers from Stanford and other universities. It‘s an outdoor classroom for Stanford and other college and university researchers and students, hundreds of k–12 students, and members of local organizations. Stanford‘s land use and campus planning decisions consider a wide range of factors, including academic capital plans; the rate of land development; reuse, redevelopment, and compact development possibilities; land productivity; retention of open space; sensitivity to ecosystems; and preservation needs. To learn more, visit http://sustainable.stanford.edu/land. 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 14

Examples of how we’re meeting these guidelines include: Redevelopment and Infill: In 2008, an additional 425,000 net new square feet of academic space and 350 housing units were added through site reuse, including demolition of existing buildings and parking lots and relocation of several historic homes to new sites on campus. In the Science and Engineering Quad, 41 acres of academic facilities (many built post World War II) are undergoing redevelopment to maximize land use efficiency. The redevelopment plan addresses current academic needs, incorporates exciting new sustainable building technologies, upgrades utility and circulation systems, and restores the historic campus axis and character. Construction is also underway on the new Graduate School of Business Campus, a collection of buildings that support the new academic curriculum of the business school. Tracking to be one of the largest LEED Platinum certified business schools in the country, this complex replaces low density office buildings (80,000SF) surrounded by asphalt parking with higher density academic buildings (420,000SF) integrated with exterior program space. Historic reuse: Several historic Main Quad buildings have been adapted for new academic programs, upgraded to meet seismic strengthening requirements and interior space has been reallocated to create higher workplace densities that increase land and building capacity. The university restored the historic Leland Stanford Junior Museum after the Loma Prieta earthquake and added a wing to expand its collections capacity. It reopened as the Cantor Arts Center. The renovation of the one of the campuses architectural gems, the Old Union, has been recently completed and serves as a Student Center–housing key student government groups, diverse student clubs, and the religious life program, which support over 30 student religious organizations. Renovation is also underway for Peterson Labs, a historic stucco and sandstone structure, which will house multiple engineering programs. Habitat restoration: Stanford has worked to restore our land‘s predominate oak woodlands by adopting a 25-year vegetation management program. More recently, the University has begun working with the US Fish and Wildlife Service and NOAA Fisheries to develop a long-term Habitat Conservation Plan for the California tiger salamander, California red-legged frog, steelhead, western pond turtle, and San Francisco garter snake.


ADVISORY COUNCIL 5) Does your school have a council or committee that advises on and/or implements policies and programs related to sustainability? [ ] No [ X ] Yes Stanford‘s environmental sustainability efforts coalesce around three advisory and implementation governance and working bodies: Department of Sustainability and Energy Management (SEM) Sustainability Working Group (SWG) (10) Sustainability Working Teams (SWT)

The Sustainability Working Group is a University-wide task force charged by the Provost in 2006 with the preparation of policy and program recommendations to ―continuously improve Stanford‘s leadership in and practice of sustainability.‖ Its membership includes faculty with subject matter expertise in environmental science and policy, students, and senior administrators, as well as representatives from the relevant operational and policy offices around the campus. The Sustainability Working Group members represent: Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU), ASSU Graduate Student Council, Athletic Department, Budget and Auxiliaries Management, Development Office, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities Operations, Government and Community Relations, Graduate School of Business, Haas Center, Land and Buildings, Legal Office, Procurement, Public Affairs, Residential and Dining Enterprises, School of Earth Sciences, School of Engineering, School of Medicine, Stanford Alumni Association; Stanford Hospitals and Clinics, Stanford Law School, Stanford Linear Accelerator, University Architect/Campus Design, University Communications, and Woods Institute for the Environment.


If you answered "No" to question 5, please proceed directly to question 11. 6) Please provide the name of the committee and list the number of meetings held since August 2008. Name: The university-wide Sustainability Working Group (SWG), The SWG meets on the first Thursday of each month throughout the calendar year. It is open to campus community. Number of meetings during the past academic year: 11 (see summary of table below) Meeting format: Each meeting begins with updates from each of the Sustainable Working Teams, past and upcoming events, recent developments and awards, and other major campus efforts related to sustainability. The ―Presentations‖ sections focus on work in progress for SWG‘s review and feedback. As initiatives mature, SWG provides a ‗green thumbs up‘ for Sustainable Working Teams (chaired by leaders of the operational areas) implementation. Only matters of substantial upfront capital funding reach the desk of President and Provost (e.g. the Energy and Climate Plan).


Meetings and Agenda Summary (2008-2009) -

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Date

Topics for Feedback, Decision and Approval

Status / Progress

August 7, 2008

Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy (EPP)– presentation

Complete, converted to guidelines at < http://sustainable.stanford.edu/purchasing>.

Sustainability Principles – presentation

Complete,

Sustainable Purchasing Policy – (part 2) comments

Complete, see above, and in use

SWT Missions Statements

Complete, on web < http://sustainable.stanford.edu/what_we_are_ doing> Ongoing

Sept 12, 2008

October 2, 2008

Sustainability Roadmap – (2008-2009) Sustainable Stanford Newsletter

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Nov. 6, 2008

Dec 4, 2008

Feb 5, 2009

Implemented, in progress, published every 6 weeks < http://sustainable.stanford.edu/newsletter> Half -day campus Sustainability event in Planned, implemented April 14, 2009 April Reunion/Homecoming plans Completed Sustainable Procurement – Vendor: FYI item Sanyo Zero Waste SWT – planning

Being incorporated in Zero Waste SWT

Sustainability metrics and indicators presentation

Completed and now incorporated in long range sustainability planning

Building Level Sustainability Pilot – presentation

Completed and now being implemented in other pilots. See < http://sustainable.stanford.edu/buildings> FYI item

Accomplishments this calendar year and outlook for next year Sustainable Stanford - priorities in 2009 (including Green Building)

FYI item – ongoing implementation


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March 5, 2009

April 2, 2009

May 5, 2009

10 June 4, 2009

Topics for Feedback, Decision and Approval

Status / Progress

Energy and Climate Plan Report review process Green Fund process and winners-

Plan completed, and undergoing President/Provost Review Green Fund cycle 2008-2009 completed < http://sustainable.stanford.edu/green_fund>

Sustainability goals of other schools and departments Sustainability Plan 2009 (all sustainability areas) – SWT deliverables Proposed Indoor Space Temperature Policy: Part of Demand Side Energy Management

FYI items and opportunity for convergence of goals with schools and departments Coordination discussion – planning in progress – drafts in July 31, 2009 Policy approved and now in pilot

Sustainability Plan 2009 (all sustainability areas) – SWT deliverables Green 170 – pre-pilot of building/department level sustainability

Coordination discussion – planning in progress – drafts in July 31, 2009 Pilot completed successfully, creating models for two additional pilots prior to institutional adoption. See newsletter item http://sustainable.stanford.edu/sites/sustainabl e.stanford.edu/files/documents/Sustainable_St anford_June_09_Newsletter.pdf

Stanford Hospital Project and Sustainability Features (related to the extensive reconstruction plans for Stanford University Medical Center).

FYI and discussion item, project in progress

Sustainable Information Technology Initiatives

FYI and discussion item. More info on the ongoing initiative < http://sustainable.stanford.edu/sustainable_it>

Sustainable Water Plan (in progress) – analysis approach and feedback

in progress (expected July 31)

Energy and Climate Plan (Proposed) – presentation outline run through

Complete, presented to President/Provost in May, 2009. Scheduled for Board of Trustees approval in 2009.

Office of Sustainability Student Projects

Improvements for next year discussed – more internships and GSR ships as a platform for green jobs. (preparation: summer 2009)


Final Sustainability Metrics and Related SWT Updates

Building Level Sustainability – Program Proposal 11 August 6, 2009

Approved and now incorporated into the sustainability long range planning process. All plans draft expected August 15, 2009. For a list of metrics, ask the Office of Sustainability. Campus proposal in progress in coordination with Zone Management for implementation. Proposed agenda Sustainable Stanford 2009-2010. Green Fund wrap up (2008-2009) UC/CSU/CCC conference – Stanford presentations and observations

Sustainability Working Teams: Each SWT sets its own meeting schedule, and meets on an as-needed basis. details at http://sustainable.stanford.edu/working_group_and_teams Operations-Focused Teams Energy & Atmosphere Green Buildings Green Purchasing & Food Information Technology Transportation Zero Waste Water

Cross-Functional Teams Communications & Community Relations Evaluation & Reporting Green Funding

7) Please provide number of stakeholder representatives on the committee. This is pertaining to the Sustainability Working Group – the advisory committee. Total (core) membership = 45 + guests [6 ] Administrators [7 ] Faculty (including co-directors of the Woods Institute) [22] Staff (various campus units including Sustainability and Energy Management, Residential 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 20

Housing and Dining, Stanford Hospital, etc) [5 ] Students + updates from various student groups for walk-in items [5 ] Alumni Note that both the AVP and VP of Land, Buildings and Real Estate, along with executives from Stanford schools and Residential and Dining Enterprise are members of SWG. For a full list, visit < http://sustainable.stanford.edu/working_group_and_teams>. The Sustainability Working Teams (SWTs) have a similar make-up of staff, faculty and student membership. The teams range in membership, usually between 10-20 members. 8) Please provide the name of the chair(s) of the committee for the 2009-2010 academic year, and indicate which stakeholder group the chair(s) represents. If 2009-2010 academic year information is not yet available, please provide information for 20082009 instead. SUSTAINABILITY WORKING GROUP The SWG (advisory committee) is co-chaired by the Executive Director of the Department of Sustainability and Energy Management and Manager of Sustainability Programs. Sustainability Working Group members represent: see http://sustainable.stanford.edu/working_group_and_teams Its membership includes faculty with subject matter expertise in environmental science and policy, students, and senior administrators, as well as representatives from the relevant operational and policy offices around the campus. The Sustainability Working Group members represent: Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU), ASSU Graduate Student Council, Athletic Department, Budget and Auxiliaries Management, Development Office, Environmental Health and Safety, Facilities Operations, Government and Community Relations, Graduate School of Business, Haas Center, Land and Buildings, Legal Office, Procurement, Public Affairs, Residential and Dining Enterprises, School of Earth Sciences, School of Engineering, School of Medicine, Stanford Alumni Association; Stanford Hospitals and Clinics, Stanford Law School, Stanford Linear Accelerator, University Architect/Campus Design, University Communications, and Woods Institute for the Environment.


SUSTAINABILITY WORKING TEAMS The Sustainability Working Teams, assembled in 2008, develop program recommendations, assess progress, and help implement policy recommendations in major operational areas related to sustainability. The teams are composed of campus subject experts, representatives of key Stanford community groups, and administrators with authority to take action in the relevant operational areas. Areas

Mission

Chair

Operations-Focused Teams Energy & Atmosphere

Evaluate measures for energy conservation, energy efficiency, clean energy supply and development and implementation of campus greenhouse gas reduction goals.

Mike Goff, Director, Utilities

Green Buildings

Evaluate guidelines and standards for sustainability in new building construction, renovation, ongoing building operation and maintenance, and building demolition and materials recovery.

Fahmida Ahmed, Manager, Sustainability Programs

Green Purchasing & Food

Explore and evaluate measures to enhance the sustainability of campus purchasing and food supply management practices.

Stuart Davis, Chief Procurement Officer

Information Technology

Work across the university to identify and implement opportunities to reduce energy usage through our Information Technology infrastructure

Joyce Dickerson, Director, Sustainable IT

Transportation

Explore and evaluate measures to reduce the environmental impact of university-owned private and commercial vehicles, as well as business travel by campus staff via other modes of transportation.

Brodie Hamilton, Director, Parking and Transportation Services

Zero Waste

Explore and evaluate measures to enhance the sustainability of waste management, reuse and recycling practices.

Julie Muir, Manager, PSSI/Stanford Recycling Center

Water

Explore and evaluate measures to advance sustainable water use for the Stanford campus.

Tom Zigterman, Associate Director and Civil Infrastructure Manager, Utilities

Cross-Functional Teams Communications & Community

Explore and evaluate measures for communicating information on the Sustainable Stanford initiative, establish relationships with internal and external

Fahmida Ahmed, Manager, Sustainability


Relations

stakeholders and address topics of equity, university relations and creating a culture of sustainability.

Programs

Evaluation & Reporting

Develop measures for evaluating and reporting on sustainability activities.

Tom Fenner, Deputy General Counsel

Green Funding

Explore and evaluate options for funding the advancement of sustainability in campus operations.

Fahmida Ahmed, Manager, Sustainability Programs

9) To whom does the committee report (e.g., president, vice president)? The SWG (advisory committee) is co-chaired by the Executive Director of the Department of Sustainability and Energy Management and the Manager of Sustainability Programs. The Executive Director reports to the Associate Vice President of Land, Buildings and Real Estate. Message from VP of Land, Buildings and Real Estate on sustainability: < http://lbre.stanford.edu/vicepresident_message>, which states ―LBRE is leading several key initiatives: a University-wide sustainability and carbon reduction program, a Sustainable Development Study for Santa Clara County, entitlements for both the new campus in Redwood City and the Stanford University Medical Center renewal, and the Habitat Conservation Plan‖.

The operational org. chart can be found here < http://lbre.stanford.edu/org_chart> Major policy or program initiatives that require substantial upfront investment are brought by the SWG to the President and Provost for implementation. For all other initiatives, SWTs implement policies and programs within the purview of their members, many of whom have operational responsibilities within the university. Note that the AVP and VP of Land, Buildings and Real Estate, along with executives from Stanford schools, and Residential and Dining Enterprise are members of SWG. 10) Please list key issues/programs that the committee has addressed or implemented since August 2008. Key issues/programs that the group has addressed/implemented since August 2008: See answer to #6 Progress made on each of these issues since August 2008: See answer to #6


SUSTAINABILITY STAFF 11) Does your school employ sustainability staff (excluding student employees and interns)? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please provide titles and number of sustainability staff. Total 18 (compared to 13 reported last year) [# 18] Number of full-time staff (in FTE) 1. Exec. Director of Department of Sustainability and Energy Management: Leads the SEM department, which includes 85 staff members in Utilities and Parking and Transportation Services as well as Sustainable Stanford. 2. Manager of Sustainability Programs (Office of Sustainability) 3. Staff Assistant to Sustainability Programs and Exec Director 4. Director, Sustainable IT 5. Transportation Demand Management Coordinator 6. Transportation Demand Management Marketing professional 7. Bike Coordinator 8. Demand Side Energy Manager 9. Demand Side Energy Engineer 10. Demand Side Energy Conservation Engineer (vacant) 11. Associate Director of Utilities for Water Resources & Environmental Quality 12. Assistant to Associate Director of Utilities for Water Resources & Environmental Quality 13. Manager of Recycling & Waste Programs 14. Sustainability Coordinator for Stanford Dining and Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries 15. Stanford Dining Farm Educator 16. Stanford Dining Business support Manager 17. Sustainability and Energy/Water Conservation Coordinator 18. Green Buildings Commissioning/Coordinator (vacant)


[# 60 ] Number of part-time staff (in FTE). 45 people in Sustainability Working Group are in some ways involved in various campus and academic sustainability projects 6 SWT chairs that are operational leads are engaged part time. 2 Sustainable Stanford student interns (Office of Sustainability) 3 student interns as a part of the Green Campus program 4 student interns with Sustainable Food Program 12) Does the head of the sustainability staff report directly to the president or another high-level administrator (e.g., vice president, vice chancellor)? [X] Yes. Please describe: [ ] N/A [ ] No The Executive Director of the Department of Sustainability and Energy Management reports to the Vice President of Land, Buildings and Real Estate via the Associate Vice President of the department. See message from VP on sustainability: < http://lbre.stanford.edu/vicepresident_message>. The sustainability positions in Residential and Dining Enterprises (R&DE) report up to the Senior Associate Vice Provost. OFFICE OR DEPARTMENT 13) Does your school have an office or department specifically dedicated to furthering sustainability on campus? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please describe (including name of office or department and year created): Stanford established a Department of Sustainability and Energy Management (SEM) in 2007 to lead the initiative to advance sustainability in campus operations and oversee campus utilities and transportation services. The department consists of Utilities Services, Parking and Transportation Services, and the Office of Sustainability. The department is led by the Executive Director and includes 85 professional, clerical, and trades staff. Stanford‘s Office of Sustainability was featured as a cover story in Sustainability: The Journal of Record magazine in their February/March 2009. The story was titled ‗Sustainability at Stanford: Mandate or Mantra?‘ and describes the office‘s strategic visions. An interview of the sustainability program and vision is featured in AASHE. < http://www.aashe.org/blog/aashe-interview-series-fahmida-ahmed-stanford-university> 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 25

SEM‘s work includes developing strategic long-term goals for energy use, greenhouse gas emissions reduction, water use, waste reduction, green building and transportation–as well as developing and administering a communications and community relations program to support the initiative and an evaluation and reporting program to monitor its effectiveness. SEM is also home to Sustainable Stanford (the primary program of the Office of Sustainability), the university‘s official program on sustainability–which steers, connects, supports, and streamlines strategic sustainability initiatives. WEBSITE 14) Does your school have a website detailing its sustainability initiatives? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please provide URL: Main page for Sustainability: http://sustainablestanford.stanford.edu/.

The page is accessible from Stanford‘s primary website http://www.stanford.edu.


GREEN PURCHASING 15) Does your school have a formal green purchasing policy? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please describe policy and provide URL to full policy, if available: Stanford‘s Procurement Department, responsible for the acquisition of goods and services for the University, has developed the Environmentally Preferable Purchasing (EPP) guideline < http://sustainable.stanford.edu/purchasing>. The Procurement Department seeks to purchase products, goods, and services that: 1) conserve natural resources, 2) minimize environmental and health impact, 3) support recycling markets, 4) reduce energy consumption, and 5) reduce excessive packaging and materials dumped into landfills. Examples of green-purchasing initiatives undertaken by Stanford include: Stanford hosts an annual green product show that highlights recycled and green products. This show provides vendors with an opportunity to display their environmentally conscious products and distribute green product information. We enter into Campus-Wide Agreements (CWA) with preferred and commonly used vendors. This enables the Procurement Department to clearly communicate Stanford‘s green purchasing practices to these vendors, and make selections based on compliance with those practices. For example: 

Stanford entered into a CWA with Steelcase, a major furniture supplier whose manufacturing practices minimize environmental impact. Steelcase monitors endangered species lists and uses wood products that are not endangered (or are otherwise protected). Steelcase also selects materials that can be easily recycled at the end of product life.

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In 2008 the department consolidated purchase of Office Equipments (copiers, faxes, printers) that are energy efficient in order to achieve cost savings and incentives for campus customers to select these environmentally preferable products.

Stanford‘s janitorial service provider only uses paper products that are recyclable. Recyclable paper products are made from paper materials that have previously been used by consumers and then collected via recycling programs to keep excess waste paper out of landfills.


Environmentally Preferable Purchasing As noted above, Stanford purchases and uses environmentally preferable products as much as possible, and is continuously refining its university-wide purchasing program to support suppliers of environmentally preferable products and services. To make purchasing choices easier, the Procurement Department is setting environmental standards for widely used products and supplies. Factors that determine whether a product is environmentally preferable include: Use of recycled or recyclable materials Minimal packaging Environmental and financial costs over the product‘s life Toxicity of materials or application Ability to reduce energy or water consumption Durability and product life Maintenance needs Environmental impact of product disposal We‘ve made good progress in lessening our environmental impact with the products and services we purchase and use in several areas: Paper & Office Supplies 

In 2006, 17 % of general office products purchased through the University‘s primary supplier had recycled content.

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The campus-wide Corporate Express office supply contract stipulated the price of recycled paper so it‘s less expensive than virgin paper.

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Almost all campus facilities use toilet paper and paper towels made from recycled content.

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Under the HP Printer and Recycle Cartridge Program, used inkjet cartridges returned for recycling earn points toward new printers that are more energy efficient and use less ink than older models.

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Through the Corporate Express recycled toner program, offices campus-wide recycle spent cartridges.

Operations & Services 

Stanford is consolidating FedEx pick-ups and deliveries to decrease the number of trucks on campus.


Food & Dining 

Stanford Dining purchases as much food as possible from local farmers (within a 250mile radius), and its partnership with ALBA Organics has resulted in at least 27 local farming families planting organic produce to meet Stanford Dining needs.

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Compostable break-room supplies (plates, utensils, etc.) are available for ordering in the Campus-Wide Agreement catalog.

Outreach 

To encourage using recycled paper, we created a comparison of recycled and virgin paper that is posted online.

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We partnered with the campus recycling program to conduct FYI Forums about purchasing and recycling, and with Students for a Sustainable Stanford to encourage departments to purchase recycled paper.

Equipment & Appliances 

Stanford‘s Energy Retrofit Program promotes the purchase of Energy Star office equipment and appliances with rebates of $500 for a new large copier and $200 for a new refrigerator.

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The University purchased new, energy-efficient lab freezers for the medical school to replace older, less efficient models.

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Stanford encourages purchasing energy-efficient desktop computers, servers, copiers, and other office machines when older machines need to be replaced. We are laying the groundwork for major initiatives to consolidate purchases and suppliers.

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Residential & Dining Enterprises purchases recycled carpet, non-wood products, Energy Star equipment, low-flow fixtures, unbleached/recycled paper towels, and low-VOC paints for dormitory renovation and remodeling projects.

16) Does your school purchase ENERGY STAR qualified products? [ ] No [ X ] Some. Please describe: [ ] All Stanford Procurement purchases appliances and many models of printers, HP energy star printers specifically. There is no formal mandate to accommodate specific (laboratory and hospital) need, but there is a strong policy and preferred suppliers. For the department‘s HP printer replacement program, the campus has a formal process to replace printers over 8 years old with more efficient lower energy printers. 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 29

17) Does your school purchase environmentally preferable paper products (e.g., 100 percent post-consumer recycled content, certified by the Forest Stewardship Council)? [ ] No [ X] Some. Please describe: [ ] All. Please describe: Yes, Stanford purchases 100% post consumer recycled paper. For example, we have a campus wide agreement for Office Supplies with Corporate Express which offers their own branded CEB8511RCY100 Earthsaver 100% post consumer that is FSC. 18) Does your school purchase Green Seal, Environmental Choice certified, or biorenewable cleaning products? [ ] No [ ] Some. Please describe: [ X ] All. Please describe: The Green Cleaning Program replaced harmful chemicals with Green Seal certified products. Maintenance staff uses microfiber cloths and vacuums with HEPA filters, reducing paper waste and improving air quality. 19) Are your school's computer/electronics purchase decisions made in accordance with standards such as the Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT)? [ ] No [ X] Some. Please describe: [ ] All Stanford has signed the Climate Savers Initiative, and we are doing what we can to promote the purchase of EPEAT equipment. All Stanford-recommended computers are EPEAT registered (90+% are EPEAT gold), and are available to the community at a great discount. Stanford has launched projects to specify recommended hardware solutions for campus, and he has worked closely with Dell, Lenovo, and Apple to ensure that the Stanford recommended computers are all EPEAT registered. Schools, departments and individuals can purchase whatever hardware they need, but if they choose a 'recommended' bundle, they get it at a discounted price, and it is EPEAT Gold. Also, several departments, including LBRE (Sustainability and Energy Management‘s parent department), have made EPEAT-rated systems the only ones they will get for staff. More info: http://www.stanford.edu/services/computing/purchasing_a_computer.html.


20) Does your school use only pesticides that meet the standards for organic crop production set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture or Canadian Organic Standards (excluding on-campus farms)? [ ] [X] [ ]

No Some. Please describe: All

The principle of using chemicals on the campus is to use it as a last resort. The Integrated Pest Management (IPM) program ( http://bgm.stanford.edu/groups/grounds/ipm) at Stanford looks at the overarching philosophy of managing pests in the landscape. Stanford is mostly an architecture and landscape based campus as opposed to a vegetation center. The ‗organic‘ concept as it applies to crop production does not work fully in landscape management. The IPM program here at Stanford is a holistic approach compared to commercial landscaping. Most of the chemicals used to control weeds are third categories herbicides and the label word is ‗Caution‘ and we use the least amounts possible. The campus has combined benign nonchemical approaches like Waipuna (hot coconut/corn syrup spraying) and Flaming for weed control. In general, IMP does not authorize spraying trees to control insects or other diseases like fire blight or anthracnose. Most of the insect control is done by power washing, for example, in the case of the tussock moth outbreak in oaks. We have also tried biological control for undesirable insect infestations.


CLIMATE CHANGE & ENERGY GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS INVENTORY 21) Has your school completed a greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventory? Please check all that apply. [ ] No. [ ] In progress. Please describe status and provide estimated completion date: [ X ] Yes. Please provide total annual GHG emissions (in metric tons of CO2e). Also, include the start date for each year as well as the URL to each inventory, if available online, or attach the document. Stanford is a member of the California Climate Action Registry and annually reports its emissions through Registry‘s reporting tool. The reporting is done in calendar years. 2008: in progress 2007: 180,000 metric tons of CO2e. Public Report < http://sustainable.stanford.edu/sites/sem.stanford.edu/files/documents/CCAREntityEmission Report.pdf> 2006: 165,000 metric tons of CO2e. This report is publicly viewable at https://www.climateregistry.org/CARROT/public/reports.aspx by searching on Stanford University. 2005: not started

COMMITMENT TO GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTION The purchase of carbon offsets does not count toward greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions for this indicator. They are counted in a subsequent indicator. 22) Has your school made a commitment to reducing GHG emissions by a specific amount? [ ] No [ X ] Yes, in progress. Please list details. Stanford completed its comprehensive Energy and Climate Plan in spring 2009. The proposed plan culminates more than a year of intensive effort by SEM in collaboration with other LBRE units and expert faculty, and includes peer reviews by two separate professional consultants. Specific target decisions are anticipated in the fall of 2009.


Given Stanford‘s plans for significant growth, its large and diverse existing campus building inventory, and its current reliance on natural gas cogeneration for energy (the main source of its GHG emissions) an adept balance of investment between all three of these areas will be required in the energy and climate plan: Minimizing energy demand in new buildings: Constructing high performance new buildings to minimize the impacts of growth on campus energy systems and GHG emissions is a key strategy at Stanford. The Sustainable Development Guidelines of 2002 and new building energy efficiency guidelines established in 2008 (equivalent to LEED Gold) provide the framework for sustainability in campus growth. Reducing energy use in existing buildings: Since the 1980s, Stanford has employed energy metering of all its facilities to understand how and where energy is being used, in order to support strong energy-efficiency programs. While the University has pursued aggressive energy conservation for many years, a continuance and expansion of these programs is another key strategy of the energy and climate plan. Greening energy supply: Stanford has historically been one of the most progressive universities in pursuing efficient energy supply through use of natural gas-fired cogeneration for virtually all its energy since 1989. However, fossil fuel use in cogeneration is the largest contributor of GHG emissions for Stanford, and conversion to new options that assure reliability, contain cost, and reduce GHG are an essential third strategy in the energy and climate plan. A Balanced Approach to Energy and Climate Solutions Energy Conservation in Existing Buildings

Energy Efficiency in New Building Design

Energy Supply

This ambitious plan calls for achieving aggressive new efficiency standards set in 2008 for our upcoming new building projects; continuance and expansion of major energy conservation programs for our existing buildings; and significant changes in campus energy supply.


{Stanford has developed a comprehensive energy and GHG reduction plan that is now under confidential internal review. Details about this plan were provided to SEI on the understanding that they would not be announced until final adoption of the plan occurs at Stanford. For that reason confidential details about this plan have been omitted from the published version of Stanford’s responses to this question.}

If you answered only "No" or "In progress" to question 21, please now skip to question 27. REALIZED GREENHOUSE GAS EMISSIONS REDUCTIONS 23) Has your school achieved a reduction in GHG emissions? [ ] No [ X] Yes. Please list details. The GHG emissions from commuting (as a part of the Transportation Demand Management Program) are already below the 1990 levels. The overall GHG emissions, however, have increased from 2006 to 2007 due to two key factors: o Change in equipment dispatched by Cardinal Cogeneration to produce chilled water for the University. In 2006, renovation of the chilled water plant meant greater use of electric-driven chillers, whereas in 2007, Cardinal Cogen reverted to economic dispatch, which meant greater use of steam-driven chillers. Stream-driven chillers are less efficient than electric2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 34

driven chillers, so energy use per unit of chilled water produced (and associated emissions) were higher in 2007. o Increased campus energy use. A number of new buildings came online in 2007. In addition, there have been increases in energy intensity (KWH/GSF) in research buildings, e.g., the Mechanical Engineering Research Lab. Note: see #27 below in regard to the challenges associated with achieving current GHG emissions when one has been an early adopter of technologies such as cogeneration. And see #22 in regard to Stanford‘s plan to move beyond cogeneration to regeneration to achieve further reductions. 24) Please provide the total heating and cooling degree days averaged over the past three years. Data on total degree heating and cooling days is available at: http://www.degreedays.net/. This information will be used to help reduce bias between schools in different climates. Cooling degree days average over the past three years: 424 Heating degree days average over the past three years: 2302 note: The relatively mild Bay Area climate allows Stanford to take particular advantage of the innovative heat recovery system that is the key component of Stanford‘s Energy and Climate Plan, as Stanford has both heating and cooling needs for a majority of the year. 25) Please provide GHG emissions figures on a per-thousand-square-foot basis for the past three years. Per-Thousand-Square-Foot Emissions = Total CO2e in metric tons / Total maintained building space in thousands of square feet.

year 2006

year 2007

Total emissions (metric tons CO2e)

165,000

180,000

GSF emissions /GSF undergrad grad total student pop emissions/full time student

15,000,000 0.011 6689 8201 14890 11.08

15,600,000 0.012 6759 8186 14945 12.04

slight increase

increase

Note: The Ivy+ Sustainability Working Group (a working group consisting of Ivy universities and 8 major research institutions including Stanford) has engaged in these benchmarking exercises to compare performance and sharing best practices. Factors that have been considered include geographic location 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 35

(annual degree days), locales (key for transportation emissions), density of campus area, research universities vs. teaching colleges, and the existence of a medical or veterinary schools or departments within the university. The medical and research aspects were particularly important considerations. For example, one metric considered was ―lab intensity,‖ and is derived from the number of fume hoods per square foot of campus space. The group decided not to use emissions/GSF or emissions/student due to additional explanation required to interpret them in their respective institutional context. The Ivy+ Sustainability Working group decided that a sound metric is that of trends - the trend of each individual school and the aggregate emissions. 26) Please provide GHG emissions figures on a per-full-time-student basis for the past three years. See #25 above. http://www.stanford.edu/about/facts/chron.html#facultylist

ENERGY EFFICIENCY 27) What programs or technologies has your school implemented to improve energy efficiency (e.g., cogeneration plant, retro-commissioning of HVAC systems, performing system tune-ups, temperature setbacks)? Since the 1980s, Stanford has employed energy metering of all its facilities to understand how and where energy is being used in order to support strong energy-efficiency programs. While the University has pursued aggressive demand-side energy management for many years, it has also been one of the most progressive universities in pursuing efficient energy supply through use of natural gas-fired cogeneration for virtually all its energy since 1989. In the quest for greenhouse gas reduction, many universities are now just looking into complete energy metering, robust energy efficiency programs, and the use of natural gas-fired cogeneration to replace much dirtier forms of energy supply, such as coal and fuel oil. Stanford accepts the challenge to move even further beyond these standards, and is now working towards a scheme for Regeneration (featured as a key climate solution in proposed Stanford Energy and Climate Plan). Stanford‘s suite of cutting-edge energy-saving programs targets large scale building retrofits; small-scale retrofits; heating, ventilation, and air conditioning (HVAC) controls; user habits; and new construction. In addition, the University is demonstrating solar technologies at several sites on campus.


A few of Stanford‘s programs are mentioned below, starting with the new programs: New: Pilot Project - Room Temperature Sample Storage Stanford University could substantially cut its energy usage in labs by transferring biological samples from frozen storage to room temperature storage technology. Hundreds of scientific freezers across campus are needed to safely store the current sample collection consuming large amounts of energy, precious research dollars, and valuable space. Stanford recently commissioned and completed a pilot project to estimate potential benefits of room temperature sample storage using a new technology. Stanford supplied reagents and materials to twelve pilot laboratories from the School of Medicine and Biology Department. The pilot demonstrated that an estimated nine to thirteen million samples (representing 20-25% of the total Stanford sample collection) could be moved from freezers to room temperature storage. The initial investment in transferring these samples could be recovered within three to five years under a broad implementation program. See the final report on < http://sustainable.stanford.edu/sites/sem.stanford.edu/files/documents/Stanford_Room_Temp_Pil ot_May09.pdf>. New: Sustainable Information Technology The Sustainable IT program began as a joint effort between the Department of Sustainability and Energy Management (SEM) and Information Technology (IT) Services to address sustainability issues for both the equipment and the energy used to run the equipment. Stanford hosts approximately 35,000 desktop and laptop computers and has roughly 6,000 servers used for administrative and research computing. All of this equipment is a significant source of greenhouse gas emissions, especially if every stage of its production and use lifecycle is accounted for, such as manufacturing, use, and disposal. In addition, approximately 15% of our campus electricity energy use is due to our IT infrastructure. The ultimate goal of this effort is to help reduce greenhouse gas emissions caused by computing and information technology-related activities. For more information, visit < http://sustainable.stanford.edu/sustainable_IT>. New: Indoor Temperature Policy – in pilot A significant amount of energy is currently wasted on campus by simultaneous heating and cooling, over-heating, and over-cooling. In addition, technicians have had no reference point when people make ―its too hot or its too cold‖ requests. The benefits of having a policy are: Reduce energy costs by $1-1.4 million per year (about 2%) Conserve system capacity for critical needs – thereby delaying expense of expanding infrastructure Reduce associated greenhouse gas emissions Improve equity and consistency of work space conditions The proposed policy currently in pilot states ―With the aim of reducing campus energy use, indoor temperature will be maintained between 68 and 78 degrees Fahrenheit during normally 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 37

occupied hours in building areas with air conditioning provided for occupant comfort‖. The results from the pilot building are showing promise. Note: Not all Stanford buildings are air conditioned. Because Stanford uses a chilled water system for cooling and due to variations in buildings for cooling needs for research purposes, the University at times needs to heat portions of the buildings that have been over-cooled. New: High Efficiency Transformers Stanford has entered into a contract with a vendor to procure high efficiency power transformers for use at Stanford for new construction and building retrofits. Typically, transformers are used to convert the 480 Volt power delivered at the building entrance to the lower 120 Volt power supplied at the building‘s electrical outlets. A typical building may have as many as half-a-dozen distribution transformers installed in various electrical rooms. Transformers lose power in the conversion process. The extent of these losses is a measure of a transformer‘s efficiency. Efficiency increases can have a substantial impact on total building electrical consumption because transformers operate continuously whether plug load electricity is being used or not. Furthermore, because transformers emit wasted electricity as heat, inefficient transformers place a higher burden on a building‘s cooling system. Stanford is now using high efficiency transformers for all new building projects. Designed to meet the U.S. Department of Energy‘s Candidate Standard Level Three (CSL-3) efficiency, these transformers exceed the mandatory TP-1 efficiency standard to lower electricity losses and reduce cooling burden. Using the per unit watt values, the electrical savings per year are approximately 450,000 kWh. This is equivalent to about 235,800 lbs of CO2 per year. This estimate is based on use of approximately 75 transformers. The Whole Building Energy Study The University has allocated $15 million for major capital improvements to the most energy-intensive buildings on campus in order to reduce energy demand. In 2008, Stauffer building (2) was retrofitted

to convert existing constant volume lab spaces to variable air volume, so that only the amount of air needed for safe ventilation and temperature control is supplied. While the preconstruction energy savings from this retrofit were estimated to be 38%, the actual energy savings was 44% (annually on a btu basis). The PG&E one-time rebate was $112,000. The project won the 20082009 Regional ASHRAE Technology Award. A predecessor and identical project was completed at Stauffer Chemistry Building (1) in June 2007. It led to a 35% drop in electricity use, 43 % cut in steam use and 62% fall in chilled water use. The PG&E Rebate for that project was $180,000. The remaining retrofits are scheduled for completion by 2012. All together, the improvements are expected to save $4.2 million annually and reduce total energy use in these buildings by 28%. The program is anticipated to continue until the top 25 energy-using buildings on campus are upgraded.


Building HVAC Recommissioning Program Stanford is systematically reviewing the HVAC systems of 90 of its largest buildings, then adjusting or repairing the systems to ensure they work as designed. Technicians who conduct the reviews also recommend ways to further improve energy performance through ERP projects. At the current pace, recommissioning of all 90 buildings should be finished by the end of 2010. Expected energy savings from this initiative: 350,000 kWh, 6.8 million lbs of steam, and 500,000 ton-hrs of chilled water savings annually. In addition, Stanford adjusts the HVAC operating schedule in up to 60 of its buildings to match the hours the buildings will be used. Energy Retrofit Program In addition to the Major Capital Retrofit Program, since 1993 Stanford‘s Energy Retrofit Program (ERP) has provided more than $10 million for projects to improve energy efficiency, reduce building costs, reduce utility demand, and decrease maintenance costs. The result is an estimated cumulative savings of more than 240 million kilowatt-hours of electricity -- about 15 months of the University‘s current use. A sampling of technologies used to achieve these energy efficiency gains includes:         

Systematically upgrading lighting in all academic, administrative and residential buildings with a second generation of T8 fluorescent lamps and electronic ballasts (achieving 22% savings in the 40 buildings upgraded to date) Installation of Variable Frequency Drives on motors on building and utility mechanical systems Installation of room occupancy sensors for lighting Installing water misers on autoclaves, high efficiency washing machines and lowflow showerheads in student dormitories, and converting to low-flow spray nozzles in Stanford Dining kitchens Converting to LED exit signs Installing energy misers on vending machines Distributing free CFLs in student residences Instituting the ―Big Fix‖ computer power management software program with the goal of signing up all 24,000 personal computers on campus (over 50% complete) Procurement Office strategic sourcing initiatives and incentive programs for the purchase of efficient office equipment, computer technology, and lab equipment

See http://www.stanford.edu/group/EMG/html/program.html for details. Stringent Energy Efficiency Requirements for New Buildings As noted in the Green Buildings section, Stanford has, since 2002, been operating under Guidelines for Sustainable Buildings, which adapts the LEED system and the U.S. government‘s Labs21 guidelines to the university environment. In February 2008, Stanford strengthened the energy components of its guidelines to require that new Stanford buildings exceed ASHRAE 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 39

90.1 (2004) standards for energy efficiency by at least 30% - which could be considered the equivalent of a LEED Gold standard for energy use. As also described in the Green Buildings section, Stanford is bettering even that standard for its new 500,000 GSF Science and Engineering Quad (the first building Y2E2 opened in April 2008) for example, is projected to use 56% less energy and 50% less potable water than comparable buildings) and the 360,000 GSF Knight campus of the Graduate School of Business (which is designed to achieve a LEED Platinum rating). Solar Demonstration Projects The University is running several solar energy demonstration projects:      

The Leslie Shao-ming Sun Field Station at Jasper Ridge has 20-kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal heating systems. Synergy House has a 10-kW PV system partly funded and installed by students and house alumni, who worked with Student Housing on the project. Stanford‘s Utilities Division installed a 30-kW PV system to offset the energy used for pumping water into storage reservoirs. The new Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Environment + Energy Building in the Science and Engineering Quad showcases three types of PV systems totaling 12 kW. A planned fourth system will bring total production to 15 kW. Student Housing operates a solar hot water heating system at Roth House and has partnered with the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department to demonstrate two solar water heating technologies in the Governor‘s Corner residence. A 40.8 kW PV system supplies all the electricity to Lou Henry Hoover House, the University president‘s residence. To preserve the historic structure and optimize solar gain, the system was installed on the adjacent San Juan Reservoir roof.

Renewable Energy Assessment As noted above, Stanford‘s Energy and Climate Plan is based on a conversion of natural gasfired cogeneration to electricity-powered chillers/boilers heat-recovery systems. Stanford is also undertaking comprehensive assessment of utility-scale renewable energy technologies that might replace or supplement the new plan. For more information about energy conservation programs, go to the Energy and Water Conservation [link to: http://facilities.stanford.edu/conservation/ ] and Residential & Dining Enterprises: Sustainability [link to: http://www.stanford.edu/dept/rde/sustain.htm ] sites.


ENERGY CONSERVATION 28) Do you facilitate programs that encourage members of the campus community to reduce energy use (e.g., cash incentives, signs reminding individuals to turn off lights and appliances)? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please describe: Energy Conservation Incentive Program The Energy Conservation Incentive Program was introduced in spring 2004 to give schools and administrative units a financial incentive to use less electricity. The program sets a budget based on past consumption and lets participants ―cash in‖ unused kilowatt-hours; those that exceed their electricity budgets pay the difference out of their own funds. By the end of the program‘s third full year, participants collectively used 3% less electricity than budgeted—netting them a total rebate of $830,000. The program aims to reduce electricity use by 5% from a 2003 baseline. A number of schools and administrative units have achieved this goal, but others have had their baselines adjusted upward to accommodate additional electricity use from new buildings and expansions of research-driven activity. See the ECIP page [link to: http://facilities.stanford.edu/conservation/ECIP/SU_Utilities_Energy_Conserv_Incentive_Prgrm. htm] for details. Building Level Sustainability Program – in pilot In spring 2009, an SWG member and the Office of Sustainability partnered to initiate a pilot project to assess and quantify the potential benefits of individual actions on resource conservation at a building level. An office building (Building 170) was chosen for a pilot in Stanford‘s Main Quad (home to Public Affairs, the Provost‘s Budget and Faculty Affairs offices, and the Office of the General Counsel). A combination of desktop power management, smart power strips, timers, and decommissioning unnecessary equipment and excess lighting, reduced the building‘s electricity consumption by over 20% during a three month period, and the performance has been sustained since the pilot ended. The estimated payback (on the relatively minimal equipment purchases) is less than a year. This inaugural pilot‘s success and best practices have inspired additional pilots to be conducted in others building this summer and fall. The process following for Green 170 also informed a campus wide Green Building Program/Rating System for Existing Buildings in planning this summer. The pilot has shown that meaningful conservation by occupants is possible and that the results help the bottom line as well as complement building level efficiency improvements.


Conservation Cup In the annual Conservation Cup (formerly the Energy Bowl and Water Derby), organized by Student Housing and Students for a Sustainable Stanford, dorms and row houses compete to see which can cut energy and water use the most compared with the previous spring. The contest also rewards residences with the lowest energy and water use on a per-student basis. Get the latest results at http://sustainability.stanford.edu/conservationcup. CFL Giveaway Student Housing has teamed with Students for a Sustainable Stanford, the Sierra Club, and Resource Solutions Group to sponsor one of the nation‘s largest campus-based compact fluorescent lamp (CFL) giveaway programs. See http://www.stanford.edu/dept/rde/shs/conserve/projects.htm for details.

RENEWABLE ENERGY GENERATION 29) Does your school generate renewable electricity? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please specify percentage of overall electricity generated from each of the following sources and describe details below. [ %] B100 biodiesel [ %] Clean biomass [ %] Concentrating solar power (CSP) [ %] Geothermal [ %] Low-impact hydropower [ X%] Solar PV [ %] Wind [ %] Other Currently, Stanford has about 110 kW or 175,000 kWh of PV installed which represents less than 1% of our demand and consumption. These installations include:  The Leslie Shao-ming Sun Field Station at Jasper Ridge has 20-kilowatt (kW) solar photovoltaic (PV) and solar thermal heating systems.  Synergy House has a 10-kW PV system partly funded and installed by students and house alumni, who worked with Student Housing on the project.  Stanford‘s Utilities Division installed a 30-kW PV system to offset the energy used for pumping water into storage reservoirs.  The new Jerry Yang and Akiko Yamazaki Environment + Energy Building showcases three types of PV systems totaling 12 kW. A planned fourth system will bring total production to 15 kW.  Student Housing operates a solar hot water heating system at Roth House and has partnered with the Civil and Environmental Engineering Department to demonstrate two solar water heating technologies in the Governor‘s Corner residence.  A 40.8 kW PV system supplies electricity to Lou Henry Hoover House, the University president‘s residence. To preserve the historic structure and optimize solar gain, the system was installed on the adjacent San Juan Reservoir roof. 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 42

There is about 400 kW of PV scheduled to be added to buildings currently under construction (Graduate School of Business, HEC + NANO Science in the Science and Engineering Quad).

30) Does your school have solar hot water systems? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please specify number of systems and total BTUs generated annually, if available: Jasper Ridge (Leslie Sun Field Station), Roth House, and Governor‘s Corner (Robinson + Adams) have solar hot water systems. These represent a large piece of each building‘s needs, but less than 1% of the total campus. RENEWABLE ENERGY PURCHASE 31) Has your school purchased electric energy from renewable sources or renewable energy credits (RECs? RECs and electricity from renewable sources must be Green-e certified or meet the requirements of the Green-e standard. [ X ] No [ ] Yes. Please describe. 32) Has your school purchased non-electric energy from renewable sources? [ X ] No [ ] Yes. Please describe. ON-SITE COMBUSTION 33) Please provide total BTUs of energy for heating and cooling from on-site combustion: In the 2008 calendar year 969,908 MMBTUs of heating energy were produced from on site combustion at the Central Plant to heat the campus and hospitals. And, 454,751 MMBTUs total energy produced from on site combustion at the Central Plant to cool the campus and hospitals. (This includes 326,076 MMBTUs of heating energy were produced from on site combustion at the Central Plant to power our steam powered chilling equipment, and 128,675 MMBTUs of electrical energy were produced from on site combustion at the Central Plant to power our electric powered chilling equipment.)

34) Please list each fuel source (e.g., coal, natural gas, oil) and the percent of overall BTUs derived from that source: 100% Natural gas 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 43

35) Is any on-site combustion for heating and cooling derived from renewable sources? [ X ] No [ ] Yes. Please describe.

FOOD & RECYCLING Note: The food portion of this category is covered in a separate dining survey. Stanford won the Gorilla Prize in the RecyleMania 2008 contest for colleges and universities (for highest gross weight of diverted recyclables). The University‘s award-winning program has a long history, and includes the National Recycling Coalition‘s outstanding School Program award in 2001. Students started the program in the late 1970s, and it was operated by the Associated Students of Stanford University until 1992. In 1993, Stanford partnered with waste hauler Peninsula Sanitary Service Inc. to develop a more comprehensive program. Today, Stanford recycles cans, bottles, plastic bags, paper, cardboard, plastic film, and construction and demolition debris, organic materials such as yard and food waste, and electronic scrap. The Waste Reduction and Recycling Program serves all academic and athletic areas, student housing and dining, faculty and staff housing, the Stanford hospitals, Stanford Linear Accelerator Center, and construction sites. The program has increased Stanford‘s diversion rate (waste diverted from landfill, as a % of total waste) from 30 % in 1994 to more than 64 % in 2008, and we are aiming for 75% and beyond towards a zero waste goal. Recycling and Reuse As noted above, our next goal is to increase Stanford‘s rate of waste diverted from landfill to 75 percent. In 2008, our Waste Reduction and Recycling Program diverted more than 14,500 tons of materials from landfills, including: * 4,758 tons of construction and demolition debris reused or recycled * 5,872 tons of organic material composted or reused * 902 tons of glass, metal and plastic recycled * 2,950 tons of paper recycled * 202 tons of electronic waste recycled or reused These efforts saved an estimated 71,800 million British thermal units (Btu) of energy in 2008— enough to power more than 680 homes for one year. We reduced air emissions (including carbon dioxide and methane) by 5,075 tons of carbon dioxide equivalent and waterborne waste by 19 tons. We‘ve also saved 22,564 trees and eliminated the need for 832 tons of iron ore, coal and limestone. For more info, visit http://recycling.stanford.edu. 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 44

RECYCLING OF TRADITIONAL MATERIALS 36) Please indicate which traditional materials your institution recycles (check all that apply). [ ] None [ X ] Aluminum [ X ] Cardboard [ X ] Glass [ X ] Paper [ ] Plastics (all) [ X ] Plastics (some) [ X ] Other. Please list: 902 tons of glass, metal and plastic recycled 2950 tons of paper recycled 202 tons of electronic waste recycled or reused Plus - Hazardous Waste: Stanford‘s Department of Environmental Health & Safety (EH&S) arranges for removal of hazardous waste materials with protocols that help prevent spills, discharge into wastewater, and evaporation into the atmosphere. Stanford‘s research activities produced an estimated annual average of 340,000 pounds of hazardous waste (including containers for much of the lab waste) from 2002 through 2007. Hazardous waste from maintenance, utilities, and remediation activities averages 284,000 pounds per year. EH&S uses a variety of environmentally preferable techniques for managing hazardous waste, which for example in 2007 included: Recycling more than 48,000 pounds of solvent waste from research for offsite use as an alternate fuel in the vendor‘s hazardous waste incinerator Neutralizing, offsite, about 63,000 pounds of acidic wastewater from research to make it nonhazardous Treating, offsite, about 44,000 pounds of silver-bearing photographic waste from research to recover and recycle the silver. (Due to ongoing conversion to digital imaging, the amount of this material is decreasing.); Recycling about 26,000 pounds of oil used in research and maintenance EH&S works to minimize the use of hazardous materials and related waste through the Surplus Chemical Program, Solvent Recycling, and the Mercury Thermometer Exchange. For additional information, visit http://ehs.stanford.edu 37) Diversion rate: 64 %. We‘ve increased our landfill diversion rate from 30 percent in 1994 to 64 percent in 2008.


RECYCLING OF ELECTRONIC WASTE 38) Does your institution have an electronics recycling program? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. If available, please indicate the total annual weight or volume of each material collected for recycling or reuse. [ X ] Batteries X Cell phones [X ] Computers [ X ] Light bulbs [ X ] Printer cartridges [ X ] Other E-waste. Please list: All e-waste waste 

Electronic equipment: Stanford‘s surplus property operation collects and sells usable computers, displays, and other electronic equipment. Equipment that can‘t be resold is recycled off-site. In 2007, there were 3,163 resale transactions, and we recycled or reused more than 425,000 pounds of these electronics.

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Small electronics: Cell phones, PDAs, chargers, CDs, and other small electronics are collected in more than 150 drop-off bins in academic buildings and residences. Cell phones and PDAs go to the Donate a Phone, Save a Life campaign, which benefits the National Coalition Against Domestic Violence.

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Batteries: Stanford‘s battery collection system meets Stanford‘s unique needs through a combination of drop-off bins, internal mailers and regular hazardous waste pickups. Batteries are recycled off-site with recovery of metal and mercury.

COMPOSTING (ASIDE FROM DINING FACILITIES) 39) What percentage of your campus's landscaping waste is composted or mulched? [ 100 %] We mulch brush and tree trimmings for use on campus, compost yard waste from residences and other buildings, grasscycle (leave mowing trimmings behind) and more. 40) Do you provide composting receptacles around campus in locations other than dining halls (e.g., in residence halls, offices, academic buildings)? [ ] No [ X] Yes. Please describe: [NEW TYPE] Food and compostable material collection bins are placed at 43 student managed houses and 13 cafes/restaurants on campus. In addition, there are seven offices that voluntarily collect their own compost and take it to the nearby food waste bin in lieu of an office collection system. We


are currently seeking to build on these efforts to create an office-based composting program. own compost and take it to a nearby food waste bin in lieu of a office collection system. SOURCE REDUCTION 41) Do you have any source-reduction initiatives (e.g., end-of-semester furniture or clothing swaps and collections)? [ ] No [ X] Yes. Please describe: gave description in another email. 

Through Surplus Property Sales and the Property Management Office, the ReUse website facilitates sharing and reutilization of equipment, furniture, and supplies among University departments. For example, in 2007, campus users made more than 700 postings of unneeded items, most of which were successfully transferred to other departments.

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Similarly, Student Housing sponsors a reduce/reuse/recycle ―Green Move-in and Move-out‖ at the end of each academic year, encouraging and facilitating departing students to donate unwanted furniture, appliances, cleaning supplies, food, and bicycles rather than putting them in the trash. Students volunteer to stand by dumpsters to help students properly sort their trash into recyclables, reusables, and trash. They also do this during move-in to greatly increase our waste diversion efforts.

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Miscellaneous: Stanford sponsors athletic shoe recycling, and refillable coffee mug giveaways (such as May 2008 free distribution of thousands of ―Be a Refiller, Not a Landfiller‖ mugs to Stanford staff, good for discounts at more than a dozen eateries on campus). Refillable beverage containers are distributed in the dining halls.

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Stanford also promotes Techtain, a program similar to Freecycle, to match someone on campus who ―wants‖ certain items to someone who has such an item to ―offer‖.

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Ongoing: Salvage and Re-Use of Building Materials: Building Material salvage and re-use has long been a part of operations at Stanford University. A historic example is the Track House, built from bricks salvaged from the foundation of the Old Gym that was destroyed in the 1906 Earthquake. In 2008-9 some building material salvage & re-use efforts included: •

Faculty Club Bricks – 5,700-6,000 sq feet of bricks became available for re-use as a result of a waterproofing project at the Faculty Club. 25 pallets of bricks (roughly 2700 sq feet) will be re-used to pave a new courtyard space serving the Crothers Housing Complex residents. Another 22 pallets are being stored for a future expansion of the courtyard. Housing claimed the remaining available bricks to stockpile for use on future projects.

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Clay Roof Tiles - 6,800 square feet of clay roof tiles became available from the demolition of the Kresge Auditorium. They will be reused on future housing project(s) and the new Mechanical Engineering Building. 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 47

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DAPER Unit Pavers - 20 pallets of unit pavers from the Avery mall area were re-used both at the BCSC Renovation landscape and at the soon to be opened Automotive Innovation Facility in West Campus.

Landscape elements reuse: In 2008-2009 numerous site and landscape elements were salvaged and re-used including: Two picnic tables from the Knight Center site demolition that will be retrofitted and placed at Lake Lagunita, bicycle racks that were relocated to the Porter Drive complex, and cobble stones that were used in five median noses along the newly reconfigured Campus Drive East at crosswalks to define pedestrian refuge areas. Benches, news racks, ash, trash, recycling cans, light poles, wood from building rafters, trees and other plant materials were also salvaged for relocation and reuse.


GREEN BUILDING GREEN BUILDING POLICY 42) Does your school have a formal green building policy? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please describe policy and provide URL to the full policy, if available: http://sustainablestanford.stanford.edu/guidelines In 2008, Stanford enhanced its 2002 Sustainable Building Guidelines to more stringent energyand water-reduction targets–Sustainable Building Guidelines increased to 30% below ASHRAE 90 for energy and 25% below standard building for water. These standards are LEED gold equivalent. Stanford developed its original Guidelines for Sustainable Buildings in 2002. The initial guidelines integrate sustainability principles and practices into facilities planning, design and operations processes. They address a wide spectrum of sustainability qualities in five areas: site design and planning; energy use; water management; materials, resources and waste; and indoor air quality. The guidelines also stipulate that sustainability features should be transferable to other buildings so that future projects benefit from earlier investments. All new buildings and most major renovations are expected to conform to the guidelines, which adapt the U.S. Green Building Council‘s Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED) system and the U.S. government‘s Labs21 guidelines to the university setting. The 4 major science buildings (in construction 2007-2010) adhere to even higher standards by contribution from President. The anchor building Y2E2 (166,000 SF) is built to use 56 percent less energy (per energy costs based on regulated energy comparison) than a traditional building of comparable size and 50 percent less total water than one with traditional fixtures and systems. Similarly, 360,000 GSF Knight campus of the Graduate School of Business (which is designed to achieve a LEED Platinum rating). Stanford is half way through the Design Development of the new 1.1 million GSF Stanford Hospital and it is expected to achieve LEED® Silver equivalency. The sustainable design features at the new Stanford Hospital will demonstrate a triple bottom line approach—combining environmental, economic, and social equity—in support of a high performance, healing environment for patients, staff, and the community. It is striving to achieve an EPA ENERGY STAR® score of 90, and will install electricity and water meters to track performance. Features include optimized building envelope, cool roofs - including a vegetated roof, energy efficient ventilation, heating, and cooling systems, including displacement ventilation in patient rooms (if approved by OSHPD), energy and water efficient medical and food service equipment, and water efficient and drought tolerant landscaping. This innovative project is partnering with national research labs to inform the next generation of healthcare construction. Notably, Stanford adheres to Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) since 2005, that interlaces various sustainability guidelines with a life cycle costing mechanism to determine the economic 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 49

performance of a sustainability feature over its entire life (whole cost accounting or total cost of ownership).

GREEN BUILDING STANDARDS 43) Please indicate LEED-certified buildings. [# 1 ] Total number of LEED-certified buildings. [ sq ft] Certified-level (combined gross square footage). [ sq ft] Silver-level (combined gross square footage). [ sq ft] Gold-level (combined gross square footage). [ 360,000 sq ft] Platinum-level (combined gross square footage). Please list building names: Graduate School of Business (expected 2010) Stanford leaves the Certification decision up to the Schools and their Deans. All 25 staff in the department of project management are LEED APs, and they perform a LEED equivalency evaluation for every new construction and major renovation. LEED certification: The 360,000 GSF Knight campus of the Graduate School of Business is being constructed to attain a LEED Platinum rating and Certification. Stanford is half way through the Design Development of the new 1.1 GSF Stanford Hospital and it is expected to achieve LEED® Silver equivalency and certification.

LEED equivalency: In 2008, Stanford set new energy- and water-reduction targets- SUSTAINABLE BUILDING GUIDELINES INCREASED TO 30% BELOW ASHRAE 90 FOR ENERGY AND 25% BELOW STANDARD BUILDING FOR WATER. This standard is LEED gold equivalent. The 500,000 GSF constructions of 4 major science buildings (in construction 2007-2010) adhere to higher standards. The anchor build, 166,000 Square Feet Y2E2, the 166,500-square-foot building uses 56 percent less energy (per energy costs based on regulated energy comparison) than a traditional building of comparable size and 50 percent less total water than one with traditional fixtures and systems. Stanford is half way through the Design Development of the new 1.1 million GSF Stanford Hospital and it is expected to achieve LEED® Silver equivalency.


Yang and Yamazaki Environment and Energy Building in the Science & Engineering Quad (SEQ)

Science & Engineering Quad (SEQ)

44) Please indicate buildings that meet LEED certification criteria but are not certified. [# 20 ] Total number of buildings that meet LEED criteria (New Construction) District School of Medicine

Project/building name LKC Connective elements SIM1

School of Business

KMC (Seeking LEED Platinum Certification) Schwab (Seeking LEED Platinum Certification)

School of Law

Munger Grad Dorm new faculty building existing buildings

School of Engineering

Y2E2 SoEC Nano AIF Mech Engineering

Arts

Bing Concert Hall

Dining and Residence

East Campus Dining Commons Crothers Renovation

Other

SIEPR Stanford Daily Peterson

Athletics

Practice Gym


[ 1,570,000 sq ft] Certified-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). Please list building names:

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Silver-level criteria met, but not certified

[ 1,570,000 sq ft] Gold-level criteria met, but not certified. See list above. [ ]

Platinum-level criteria met, but not certified


45) Please indicate buildings that are ENERGY STAR labeled. [# 2 ] Total number of ENERGY STAR buildings. Please list building names: [ sq ft] Combined gross square footage. Answer: Not applicable The University has only two building types eligible for Energy Star ratings: office buildings and student residences. A building must be on the order of 75% office space to qualify an ―office‖, and we have only about a dozen or so which meet that criteria (2 fewer now that the Serra Buildings are dust). In 2005-06, the campus collected information about those office buildings into the Energy Star Portfolio software and 2 of them came up with a score higher than 69 (the Humanities Center and Haas Center, FYI). Neither of them has been officially ―rated‖, but this will be addressed in 2009-2010. RENOVATIONS AND RETROFITS 46) Please indicate LEED-EB certified buildings. [# ] Total number of LEED-EB certified buildings. Please list building names: [ sq ft] Combined gross square footage. None of the existing buildings are LEED Certified at this time. All 25 staff in the department of project management are LEED APs, however, and they perform a LEED equivalency evaluation. 47) Please indicate buildings that meet LEED-EB certification criteria but are not certified. [# close to 200 ] Total number of buildings that meet LEED-EB criteria but are not certified. Stanford has o 190 buildings over 20,000 sq feet o 310 buildings over 10,000 sq feet o 470 buildings over 5,000 sq feet [ 15,700,000 sq ft] Silver-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). [ sq ft] Gold-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage). [ sq ft] Platinum-level criteria met, but not certified (combined gross square footage).


48) Please indicate renovated buildings that are ENERGY STAR labeled. [# ] Total number of renovated buildings that are ENERGY STAR labeled. Please list building names: [ sq ft] Combined gross square footage. Answer: Not applicable The University has only two building types eligible for Energy Star ratings: office buildings and student residences. A building must be on the order of 75% office space to qualify an ―office‖, and we have only about a dozen or so which meet that criteria (2 fewer now that the Serra Bldgs are dust). In 2005-06, the campus collected information about those office buildings into the Energy Star Portfolio software and 2 of them came up with a score higher than 69 (the Humanities Center and the Haas Center). Neither of them has been officially ―rated‖, but this will be addressed in 2009-2010. 49) What energy-efficiency technologies have you installed in existing buildings (e.g., HVAC systems, motion sensors, ambient light sensors, T5 lighting, LED lighting, timers, laundry technology) See programs described in #27. Stanford‘s suite of energy-saving programs targets large-scale building retrofits; small-scale retrofits; heating, ventilation and air-conditioning (HVAC) controls; user habits; and new construction. In addition, the university is demonstrating solar technologies at several sites on campus. Key examples below: 

The Whole Building Energy Study The University has allocated $15 million for major capital improvements to the most energy-intensive buildings on campus in order to reduce energy demand. In 2008, Stauffer building (2) was retrofitted to convert existing constant volume lab spaces to variable air volume, so that only the amount of air needed for safe ventilation and temperature control is supplied. While the preconstruction energy savings from this retrofit were estimated to be 38%, the actual energy savings was 44% (annually on a Btu basis). The PG&E one-time rebate was $112,000. The project won the 2008-2009 Regional ASHRAE Technology Award. A predecessor and identical project was completed at Stauffer Chemistry Building (1) in June 2007. It led to a 35% drop in electricity use, 43 % cut in steam use, and 62% fall in chilled water use. The PG&E Rebate for that project was $180,000. The remaining retrofits are scheduled for completion by 2012. All together, the improvements are expected to save $4.2 million annually and reduce total energy use in these buildings by 28%. The program is anticipated to continue until the top 25 energyusing buildings on campus are upgraded.


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Building HVAC Recommissioning Program Stanford is systematically reviewing the HVAC systems of 90 of its largest buildings, then adjusting or repairing the systems to ensure they work as designed. Technicians who conduct the reviews also recommend ways to further improve energy performance through ERP projects. At the current pace, recommissioning of all 90 buildings should be finished by the end of 2010. Expected energy savings from this initiative: 350,000 kWh, 6.8 million lbs of steam, and 500,000 ton-hrs of chilled water savings annually. In addition, Stanford adjusts the HVAC operating schedule in up to 60 of its buildings to match the hours the buildings will be used.

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Energy Retrofit Program In addition to the Major Capital Retrofit Program, since 1993 Stanford‘s Energy Retrofit Program (ERP) has provided more than $10 million for projects to improve energy efficiency, reduce building costs, reduce utility demand, and decrease maintenance costs. The result is an estimated cumulative savings of more than 240 million kilowatt-hours of electricity -- about 15 months of the University‘s current use. A sampling of technologies used to achieve these energy efficiency gains includes: 

Systematically upgrading lighting in all academic, administrative and residential buildings with a second generation of T8 fluorescent lamps and electronic ballasts (achieving 22% savings in the 40 buildings upgraded to date)  Installation of Variable Frequency Drives on motors on building and utility mechanical systems  Installation of room occupancy sensors for lighting  Installing water misers on autoclaves, high efficiency washing machines and low-flow showerheads in student dormitories, and converting to low-flow spray nozzles in Stanford Dining kitchens  Converting to LED exit signs  Installing energy misers on vending machines  Distributing free CFLs in student residences  Instituting the ―Big Fix‖ computer power management software program with the goal of signing up all 24,000 personal computers on campus (over 50% complete)  Procurement Office strategic sourcing initiatives and incentive programs for the purchase of efficient office equipment, computer technology, and lab equipment See http://www.stanford.edu/group/EMG/html/program.html for details.


50) What water-conservation technologies have you installed in existing buildings (e.g., low-flow faucets, low-flow showerheads, waterless urinals, dual-flush toilets, gray water systems, laundry technology)? For each technology, please indicate the number and type of fixtures installed, and the number of buildings in which those fixtures are installed. If possible, include either the percentage of the overall campus fixtures each type represents or the percentage of overall maintained building space that has been renovated with the technology (e.g., 20 buildings representing 10 percent of the maintained building space have been retrofitted with low-flow faucets; thus, 10 percent of the total maintained building space in square feet would be the desired data). Water use is a critical environmental issue in California. Winner of the Silicon Valley Water Conservation – Large Organization Category – Award in 2009, Stanford‘s water conservation, reuse and recycling program has reduced domestic water consumption by 15% since 2001, despite significant growth. At Stanford dining facilities, replacing standard dishwashers with trough conveyers that constantly recycle water cut water use by about 142 gallons per hour—a 51 percent savings. Replacing once-through cooling systems in laboratories with circulation systems that reuse the cold water has saved about 0.174 million gallons per day. The university completed 50 water efficiency retrofit projects from 2001 through 2008. The recently Completed Energy and Climate Plan utilizes new cooling technology that is expected to reduce domestic water usage by 20% through 2050. Specific water conservation technologies are discussed below: Student Housing Low flow fixtures: Student Housing‘s domestic water use (which accounts for 26% of total campus domestic water usage) has been reduced 37%, primarily through installation of more than 10,000 academic and student housing bathroom fixtures with water-efficient ones, including low-flow shower heads, sink aerators, high efficiency toilets and urinals, and more water-efficient laundry machines and computer-controlled irrigation systems. Student Housing has also actively publicized water conservation and set up dorm competitions. Dual flush toilets: 600 dual flush toilets have been installed in the new law school graduate housing residence halls. Laundry technology: 400 high-efficiency front-loading clothes washing machines have been installed in student residence halls across campus. Dining Facilities – Pre-rinse spray nozzles: 67 high-efficiency spray valves were installed for all campus kitchens Student Dining has reduced water use by installing water-efficient dishwashing equipment (51 % reduction), and they are also reducing bottled water use throughout their facilities.


Academic Campus All once-through cooling for equipment has been replaced with recirculating systems. Water-Mizers: 62 water misers have been installed on existing sterilizers in research labs in 14 buildings that included the School of Medicine, Chemical Engineering, Biology, Chemistry, and Bioengineering. Waterless urinals: The new Environment and Energy (Y2E2) building has installed 7 waterless urinals. A recycled water plant and piping system has been completed in 2009 to reuse Central Energy Facility cooling tower wastewater for non-potable purposes The majority of campus academic grounds are on evapotranspiration (ET) controllers for irrigation. A Water-Wise Demonstration Garden was installed, featuring alternatives to lawns and traditional landscaping (using native and non-thirsty plants). Residential Conducted ongoing outreach for single-family on-campus homes including checking for irrigation runoff and providing door hangers notifying homeowners what they can do to avoid it; and promoting local utility district high-efficiency toilets and clothes washing machines. Outreach has also included providing monthly flyers that discuss water saving ideas and tips.

Infrastructure Planning and Implementation Following are several critical water sustainability achievements in infrastructure planning and practices on campus: I.

Through rigorous water conservation efforts, despite campus growth, Stanford has reduced its domestic water use from 2.7 million gallons per day in 2001 to under 2.3 million gallons per day in 2007, and is continuing to convert campus irrigation systems from domestic to lake water. See the water conservation website < http://facilities.stanford.edu/conservation/> for more details.

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Since Stanford and other water area users in the region switched from well water to the SFPUC water system in the late 1960s, ground water levels at Stanford have recovered from 200 feet deep and are now stabilized at 75 feet deep.

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Stanford‘s Central Energy Facility is one of the largest single potable water users on campus. Cooling tower water treatment improvements are being implemented to increase the number of cycles that the water is used prior to replacement from the current 12 to 18 cycles, resulting in savings of 22,000 gallons per day. In addition, much of Stanford‘s air conditioning energy is generated in the form of ice at night, further reducing water consumption. 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 57

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Stanford is modifying its creek water diversion operations and facilities to enhance steelhead passage and habitat on San Francisquito Creek and on Los Trancos Creek. These enhancements will aid steelhead traveling upstream from the San Francisco Bay to spawning grounds and then back down, creating a win-win for water supply and fisheries needs.

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Stanford has recently constructed a recycled water plant on campus to reuse cooling tower blowdown wastewater. The recycled water will be used for toilet and urinal flushing in new buildings constructed with dual plumbing.

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Stanford has installed detention basins and storm-water treatment facilities, and is planning storm-water capture facilities at the new Graduate School of Business campus to more closely approximate natural run-off conditions and provide another alternative water supply. Stanford is also installing a parking lot with various permeable pavement treatments to be monitored and compared for durability and effectiveness.

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The recently completed Environment & Energy Building (Y2E2) was designed with aggressive energy and water conservation provisions and is projected to use 80% less potable water for fixtures than a typical academic building of similar size and uses. Y2E2 will serve as a model for the three remaining campus buildings in the new Science and Engineering Quad. Stanford‘s Guidelines for Sustainable Buildings tightens standards for all new campus construction to reduce total water usage by 25% below that of existing comparable campus buildings.

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In its faculty/staff housing area (consisting of 800 campus residences and accounting for 23 % of campus domestic water use) the university has initiated irrigation audits and created an experimental garden with native plants, to educate residents about alternatives to water intensive landscaping.

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A photovoltaic system has been installed on the roof of one of our campus water storage reservoirs, providing power for reservoir operations. At the Central Energy Facility (which accounts for 24% of Stanford‘s domestic water usage) the University is exploring alternate cooling approaches to avoid evaporative cooling and its high water demand. Stanford is preparing a Habitat Conservation Plan (HCP) to address activities affecting threatened species, particularly in riparian corridors, and to protect hydrological and biological resources. Stanford is a member of the Bay Area Water Supply and Conservation Agency. In January 2007, Stanford became the first university to join the California Urban Water Conservation Council, which offers the opportunity to work with other experts in innovative technologies and processes. 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 58

51) What percentage of your institution's non-hazardous construction and demolition waste is diverted from landfills? [ %] Building materials, dirt, and other debris from construction and demolition (C & D) are recycled or reused whenever possible. Recycling such debris is built into Stanford‘s Guidelines for Sustainable Buildings. In 2008, Stanford: Diverted 92% of our C&D waste away from the landfill Recycled 4758.29 tons of waste (includes concrete, dirt, clean fill and mixed C&D) Land-filled 426.87 tons of waste Diversion rate = 92%


STUDENT INVOLVEMENT RESIDENTIAL COMMUNITIES 52) Are there any sustainability-themed residential communities or housing options at your school? [ ] No [ X] Yes. Please provide details below. Name of program: Synergy, Columbae Type of community (e.g., hall, building, house): Cooperative houses Number of students involved: 100 Additional details: There is information under the Stanford Cooperatives website but it doesn‘t address many of the specifics on sustainability. Generally these two co-ops are especially focused on sustainable living with vegetable gardens, vegetarian-only meals, alternative lifestyles and conservation. Students are active participants of a Green Dorm Project (on hold for construction until 2014 due to budget constraints). This project, a collaboration between School of Engineering students, faculty, and Student Housing‘s construction and design team, will be a living laboratory. Its energy, water, and structural systems will be continuously monitored, evaluated, and modified. When constructed, the dorm will incorporate the most advanced materials, architectural design practices, and energy and water technologies available. It is expected to generate more electricity than it uses and emit no net carbon, as well as use half the water of comparable dorms. Plans call for using solar panels and hydrogen fuel cells as the primary source of energy, reusing rainwater and gray water for irrigation, laundry, and toilets, and other sustainable practices.

NEW STUDENT ORIENTATION 53) Does a portion of your new student orientation specifically cover sustainability? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please describe how sustainability is incorporated (e.g., information sessions, green tour): The New Student Orientation (NSO) events in September are a strong initiation point for each incoming class of undergraduates and graduates at Stanford. The new academic year officially kicks off next week with New Student Orientation (NSO), which begins with over 1500 incoming freshmen and lasts up to 6 days. Stanford incorporates and emphasizes sustainability concepts in the following ways: A Student‘s Guide to Sustainable Living: An in-depth guide to sustainable living at Stanford has been created by student interns and the Office of Sustainability, incorporating input from sustainability professionals in student groups, faculty departments, and staff departments and will be available in July 2009. Endorsed by the Freshman Dean‘s Office (Undergraduate 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 60

Advisory & Research), this guide will be distributed electronically to all incoming freshman, and will also be presented at the new student orientation events in Fall 2009. Location: < http://sustainable.stanford.edu/students> . The Beginnings: A discussion on the creative process titled "Beginnings" will be held in Memorial Auditorium during NSO program on sustainability for all incoming students, and will be moderated by Stanford President J. L. Hennessy. Zero Waste lunch: On the first day or orientation, Stanford Dining and the Campus Recycling program host a Zero Waste (and all compostable) lunch that incorporates all organic food, compostable kitchenware, and a insert on ‗tips about sustainable living and how to engage with the Office of Sustainability‘ in the lunch box. INTERNSHIPS/OUTREACH OPPORTUNITIES 54) Does your school offer on-campus office-based sustainability internships or jobs for students? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please provide number of students and average number of hours worked weekly per student: [# 2 ] Paid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student: 10 [# 5 ] Unpaid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student: 5 to 10 The unpaid positions are assumed by various student leaders of the sustainability organizations and we spend time aligning our goals and projects, and engaging in complementary tasks. The Office of Sustainability has office hours for students every Monday from 3:30 -5:30 PM throughout the year. On the academic side, the Woods Institute for the Environment also holds student internship positions throughout the year and offers grant funding for student projects. 55) Does your school have residence hall Eco-Reps or other similar programs to promote behavioral change on campus? [ ] No [ X] Yes. Please provide details below, and indicate URL if available: [# ] Paid positions. Average hours worked weekly per student: [# ] Positions that award academic credit. Average hours worked weekly per student: [#20 ] Uncompensated positions. Average hours worked weekly per student: 5


STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 56) Does your school have active student-run organizations devoted to sustainability efforts on campus? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please provide total number of active organizations, names of organizations, a brief description of each, and URLs, if available: All information is located in the Sustainable Stanford website, and the information below is directly lifted from the website < http://sustainable.stanford.edu/student_groups> in alphabetical order. Also see the student survey for detailed information on some of these groups mentioned below (marked with *) I.

Students for a Sustainable Stanford* Join Stanford's largest environmental student group in making Stanford a more sustainable school. The group includes a number of task forces aimed at addressing specific issues, such as campus water usage, recycling, and climate change. Past efforts include producing an annual Earth Week celebration and providing recyclable cups for campus parties. http://sustainability.stanford.edu/

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Energy Crossroads Help stage an annual energy conference focused on creating a sustainable energy future. Energy Crossroads aims to mobilize a coalition of new young leaders to address the energy challenges ahead of us. http://stanford.energycrossroads.org/

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Engineers for a Sustainable World (ESW), Stanford Chapter* Join fellow engineers working on projects on campus and internationally. ESW addresses poverty and sustainability in many different hands-on projects around the globe. http://eswprojects.stanford.edu/index.htm

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Environmental Law Society Connect with the nation's oldest environmental law group, publisher of the Environmental Law Journal, as well as numerous handbooks on environmental legislation. Help influence public policy, participate in environmental advocacy, and learn about environmental careers. http://elj.stanford.edu/els/

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Graduate School of Business (GSB) Energy Club Get together with faculty and other industry leaders to explore issues affecting the future of energy. GSB Environmentally Sustainable Business Club Work to make the GSB more environmentally friendly and to spread awareness of the importance of sustainability to other GSB students. Initiatives include installing a 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 62

compost bin in the GSB cafeteria and putting on a weekly seminar of Business and Environmental Issues each spring quarter. VII.

Science & Environment Education (SEED) Teach elementary school students to love nature through weekly hands-on experiences. SEED members teach environmental science lessons to students from East Palo Alto using fun activities and experiments. http://www.stanford.edu/group/seed/index.html

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Stanford Community Gardens & Farm Get your hands dirty! Grow your own food—or flowers—at the farm on the Farm. Learn about organic gardening by tending to your own personal plot. Stanford Dining also runs student-maintained organic gardens that provide fresh produce to the dining halls. http://www.stanford.edu/group/scfarm/

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Stanford Environmental Consulting Join students from a range of disciplines in helping companies become more environmentally conscious through real consulting work. The group has worked with and placed members in organizations, such as McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group and Environmental Defense. http://www.stanford.edu/group/ssecg/cgi-bin/pmwiki/pmwiki.php?n=Main.HomePage

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Stanford Solar Car Project Build a car that runs completely on solar energy—from scratch! Stanford‘s solar car competes biannually in the World Solar Challenge in Adelaide, Australia, a 3000 km solar car race through the outback. Undergraduate and graduate students from all disciplines can join the group; no prior experience is necessary. http://solarcar.stanford.edu/

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SWEP * Help promote renewable energy in and around campus through SWEP, a group dedicated to expanding and installing renewables, such as wind and solar. Most recently, SWEP helped to install pilot solar water heaters on two campus dorms. http://inversion.stanford.edu/swep/drupal/

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Green Living Council (GLC)* Become a Green Living Coordinator and reduce your dorm‘s energy and water usage. The Green Living Council is a group of student representatives who provide ideas for individuals to reduce their environmental impact within each dorm on campus. Each year, the GLC sponsors a campus-wide competition for the dorm with the most reductions in energy and water use. http://sustainability.stanford.edu/greenlivingcouncil.html

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Stanford GRID Alternatives Install solar panels in low-income neighborhoods and help empower local communities, while also helping the environment! GRID focuses on providing renewable energy and energy efficiency services to local communities and educating communities about the


importance of clean energy. http://stanford.edu/group/stanfordgrid/cgi-bin/dark.php?id=purpose

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Stanford Outdoor Outreach Program (SOOP) Teach wilderness skills and lead hikes for East Palo Alto high school students. SOOP aims to expose the wonders of the natural world to youth who might otherwise not have the opportunity. http://soop.stanford.edu/ Slow Food at Stanford Raise awareness about food issues on campus. Slow Food‘s goal is to create a good, clean, and fair food system in which sustainable and socially-just food is universally accessible. Contact Tod Chubrich([email protected]) to learn more about this program.

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Green Campus* The Alliance to Save Energy‘s Green Campus Program is leading the way towards campus sustainability by bridging the divide between students and institutional energy costs. Through Green Campus, students are working to save energy on campuses by building general campus awareness, incorporating energy conservation and efficiency into course curricula, and implementing projects targeting energy use, student purchasing decisions, and operational changes. http://stanfordgreencampusprogram.blogspot.com/

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ASSU* The Associated Students of Stanford University's (ASSU) purpose is to serve the needs of 14K+ undergraduate and graduate students at Stanford University. As the only student group of which every Stanford student is a member, the ASSU is tasked with advocating on behalf of the student body and ensuring the best possible Stanford experience. In addition to allocating over $1 million to 600+ student groups annually, the ASSU interfaces with student groups, University faculty and administrators, and the outside world to represent the interests of Stanford students. http://assu.stanford.edu/


SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND COMPETITIONS 57) Does your school organize any sustainability challenges/competitions for your campus and/or with other colleges? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please list details for all competitions. Name of competition: CONSERVATION CUP Year initiated: 2004 Frequency of competition: Annual Participants: 5000 Incentives: Trophies, organic t-shirts, water bottles, field trips Goal of competition: Reduce energy and water consumption Percent of energy/water/waste reduced: 10% Lasting effects of competition: repeats every year and building on the previous year‘s best practices Website: http://www.sustainability.stanford.edu/conservationcup


TRANSPORTATION CAMPUS MOTOR FLEET 58) How many vehicles are in your institution's fleet? [#1049] and 39 diesel shuttle buses in the Marguerite fleet

59) Please list the number of alternative-fuel vehicles in each class.    

[#13 ] Hybrid. Please list makes and models: 1 Civic Hybrid, 7 Toyota Prius, 4 Ford Escape, 1 Chevrolet Silverado [#362 ] Electric. Please describe type of vehicles: There are street legal (119) and non street legal (243) vehicles . They can be people movers, and light utility or “Golf Cart” vehicles. [# 0 ] Biodiesel. Please describe type of vehicles and list biodiesel blend(s) used: P & T uses biodiesel in their buses. [# ] Other. Please describe:

60) What is the average GHG emission rate per passenger mile of your institution's motorized fleet? [0.60] pounds (0.27 kg) of carbon dioxide equivalent (CO2e) per passenger mile traveled. Some assumptions:   

Passenger mileage is based on boarding counts for one-week period in February 2008 (2/3/08 through 2/9/08). It was assumed that a boarding rider typically rides half the distance of a vehicle‘s round trip. (i.e., passenger miles = boardings * round-trip mileage * 0.5) Mileage traveled by the driver is included in passenger miles (the same way that a ―twopassenger‖ car has two people in it: one driver and one passenger).

LOCAL TRANSPORTATION ALTERNATIVES 61) Does your school offer incentives for carpooling? [ ] N/A. Please explain: [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please describe details of the program including the type of the incentive and eligible community members (e.g., faculty, staff, students):


Carpools: Eligible* (see below) commuting faculty, staff, students, and temporary employees and scholars in a carpool receive the following: 

A free “C-Carpool” parking permit or the commuter can apply that amount to reduce the cost of an ―A-Carpool‖ (priority parking) permit. The value is up to $282 per year ($23.50 per month) in ―carpool credit‖ through the Commute Club.

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Up to $282 per year paid in cash for each additional member in the carpool beyond the first two members. The amount is divided among all participating carpool members at the end of the year through the Commute Club.

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One free daily parking permit per month for each carpool member

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Priority reserved parking spaces for carpools until 10 a.m.

Vanpools: Eligible* (see below) commuting faculty, staff, students, and temporary employees and scholars in a vanpool receive the following: 

$200 per month subsidy

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Free vanpool parking permit

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Up to $282 per year paid in cash to each vanpool member eligible to join the Commute Club

Additional Commute Club incentives: As members of the Commute Club, carpool and vanpool members receive the following in addition to the above: 

Automatic enrollment in Stanford’s Emergency Ride Home program

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Up to $96 per year in Zipcar (car sharing) credit

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Up to 12 hourly rental car vouchers per year (Enterprise Rent-A-Car on campus)

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Free membership gifts (commuter water bottle, luggage tags)

*Eligibility includes the requirement to be on campus 20 hours per week during weekday business hours in an area where there is a Stanford parking permit system and a commitment to use alternative transportation instead of driving alone to campus. Website: http://transportation.stanford.edu/alt_transportation/Carpool.shtml


62) Does your school offer public transportation subsidies? [ ] N/A. Please explain: [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please describe the program including the size of the discount (as a percent of full price) and eligible community members (e.g., faculty, staff, students): 

Stanford faculty, staff, students, and hospital employees receive free transit (100 percent discount) on AC Transit‘s Line U East Bay Express Bus by showing their Stanford ID.

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Eligible university and hospital employees also receive a free transit pass (100 percent discount), valid on the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA) (regional transit) bus, express bus, and light rail systems. The pass is also valid for travel on the following regional express bus services: Highway 17 Express, Dumbarton Express and Monterey-San Jose Express.

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Eligible university employees receive a free transit pass (100 percent discount) for Caltrain, the regional rail system.

Value of free transit: Caltrain: $3,579 per eligible commuter VTA: $1,348 per eligible commuter AC Transit Line U: $1,590 per eligible commuter Additional free transit promotions: 

New employees are offered the option to receive a free 8-ride transit pass (100 percent discount) on Caltrain, the regional rail system, instead of a temporary parking permit.

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Any Commute Club eligible commuter who is not yet a Commute Club member can receive a free monthly pass on any regional transit system as an incentive to try alternative transportation.

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http://transportation.stanford.edu/alt_transportation/BayAreaTransit.shtml#eastbay

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http://transportation.stanford.edu/alt_transportation/EcoPass.shtml

63) Does your school provide free transportation around campus? [ ] N/A. Please explain: [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please describe: Faculty, staff, students, and members of the public ride for free on the Stanford-owned and operated Marguerite shuttle system, which travels around campus and connects to transit, neighboring communities (shopping, dining, entertainment), Stanford hospitals, off-campus worksites, and an East Bay commuter park-and-ride lot. 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 68

The Marguerite has a fleet of 39 buses that all operate on five percent biodiesel. Two dieselelectric hybrid buses have been purchased and will join the fleet in fall 2009. The Marguerite travels on 14 routes, has 160 stops, and provides 79,000 hours of service annually. To encourage ridership, Marguerite shuttles are timed to facilitate connections to regional transit during peak commute times, are equipped with GPS systems that enable real-time, online shuttle information (individual bus locations and estimated arrival times), and all Marguerite buses are equipped with bike racks. Marguerite shuttle information is available for download on PDAs and will soon be incorporated into Google Transit. Website: http://transportation.stanford.edu/marguerite 64) Does your school operate a free transportation shuttle to local off-campus destinations? [ ] N/A. Please explain: [ ] No [X ] Yes. Please describe: The free Stanford Marguerite shuttle system connects to two transit stations, neighboring communities, Stanford hospitals, off-campus worksites, and an East Bay commuter park-andride lot. Faculty, staff, students, and the public ride for free on the Stanford Marguerite shuttle system. Off-campus locations served by the Marguerite shuttle include the following: 

Palo Alto transit stations and downtown Palo Alto (dining, shopping, entertainment)

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Stanford Shopping Center and San Antonio Shopping Center (Target, Safeway, Trader Joe‘s)

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Ardenwood Park and Ride Lot

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Stanford Hospitals and Clinics, Palo Alto Medical Foundation, and the VA Hospital

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Palo Alto Research Park

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Stanford offices in Menlo Park

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SLAC National Accelerator Laboratory

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Stanford West Apartments

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Classic Residence by Hyatt (a retirement community)

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Rosewood Hotel and office complex

In addition, Stanford offers charter bus services at below-market rates for Stanford events and activities (conferences, sports teams, events, student activities, etc.). Stanford‘s Charter Bus


services reduce cars traveling to and from campus for events, as well as cars leaving campus for off-campus locations. Website: 

http://transportation.stanford.edu/marguerite/MargueriteSched.shtml

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http://transportation.stanford.edu/charterbus

BICYCLE PROGRAM 65) Does your school offer a bicycle-sharing/rental program or bicycle repair services? [ ] No [ X] Yes. Please provide details below. BICYCLE SHARING PROGRAMS: Stanford has nearly 100 bicycles available for free through various bike sharing programs on and off campus. The Stanford Porter Drive site has 35 bikes, the Graduate School of Business has 6 bikes, the Schwab Center has 12 bikes, Stanford Menlo Park (SMP) has 5 bikes, and Parking & Transportation Services has 10 bikes in their department bicycle sharing programs. In addition, the following programs encourage bike sharing among campus visitors and departments: Alumni bike sharing program Alumni and their qualifying guests (16 years of age and older) can stop by the Alumni Center front desk to borrow a bike for free from their fleet of 30 bikes during normal business hours. Showers and lockers are available at the center. (Website: http://www.stanfordalumni.org/aboutsaa/alumni_center/home.html?content_instance_id=103608 [see tab 5 under ―Things to do when you visit‖]) New Department Bicycle Fleet (lease) Program Established in 2008, this program enables Stanford departments to lease bikes from the Campus Bike Shop to create department bike sharing fleets. Maintenance is included to ensure the bikes remain safe to ride and in good repair. http://campusbikeshop.com/page.cfm?PageID=258 Regional Bike Sharing Stanford is currently evaluating bike sharing programs on a regional basis by participating in a workgroup for the Santa Clara Valley Transportation Authority (VTA). BICYCLE RENTAL PROGRAM THROUGH THE CAMPUS BIKE SHOP: 

Year created: 1979

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Number of bikes available: 400


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Fees for participation: Range of fees -- $15 daily; $25 for 24-hour rentals. All types of bikes are available. http://campusbikeshop.com/page.cfm?PageID=275

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Repair services provided: full-service bike repairs and loaner tools available for minor repair at no charge on site.

ON-CAMPUS BICYCLE SERVICES The Campus Bike Shop is located on the Stanford campus and offers the following for the Stanford community: 

The Campus Bike Shop is a full-service shop for bicycle sales, rentals, repairs, gear, and equipment.

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The bike shop offers a bike purchase program for incoming students, where students can order a new bike and have it assembled, with accessories installed, so it is ready on campus when they arrive. http://campusbikeshop.com

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Folding bike promotion: Free one-week rentals of folding bikes and $100 subsidies for certain models for eligible commuters.

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Bike helmet promotion: Purchase a $40 bike helmet for $20 at the Campus Bike Shop. http://transportation.stanford.edu/bike

CAR-SHARING PROGRAM 66) Does your school partner with a car-sharing program? [ ] No [ X] Yes. Please provide details below. 

Year created: 2007

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Total number of vehicles: 24

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Number of hybrid vehicles: 14

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Fee for membership: $35 annual fee; Stanford affiliates receive $35 in driving credit with registration.

The program: Stanford has one of the largest, and by that measure, most successful university car sharing programs in the nation. Stanford’s Zipcar program has grown by 700 percent since its inception. In December 2007, the university brought Zipcar to campus, starting with just a few cars. Today, Stanford has 24 vehicles, 14 of them hybrids, and the program continues to grow. Incentives: Stanford affiliates (faculty, staff, students) receive $35 in Zipcar credit when they register for $35. Stanford Commute Club members (those who use alternative transportation to commute to Stanford) receive an additional $8 per month (up to $96 a year) in free Zipcar driving


credit. Zipcar memberships and weekend getaways are awarded in prize drawings at student and staff events during the year. http://transportation.stanford.edu/zipcar

PLANNING 67) Does your school have policies that support a pedestrian-friendly or bike-friendly campus (e.g., in the school's master plan, a policy prohibiting vehicles from the center of campus)? [ ] N/A. Please explain: [ ] No [X ] Yes. Please describe: Stanford is one of the most pedestrian and bicycle friendly campuses in the nation. The following are highlights, with details below that correspond to these bullet points: 

Stanford prioritizes residential housing to eliminate commutes

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Freshman ―no car‖ policy

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On-campus services to support ―car free‖ choices

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Stanford has extensive vehicle-free ―Pedestrian Zones,‖ bicycle roundabouts, and bicycle infrastructure to foster a walking and biking community

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Stanford has an extensive network of bicycle facilities

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Facility Design Guidelines require shower and clothes lockers for all new buildings

Eliminating the commute is the most sustainable plan One of the best ways for a university to reduce its transportation carbon footprint is to make commuting unnecessary by housing students (and, where possible, its faculty and staff) on campus. At Stanford, we house on campus 97 percent of our 7,000 undergraduates and 57 percent of our 8,000 graduate students. In addition, approximately 1,400 faculty and staff are housed on campus, with plans underway for additional faculty and staff units. The new Munger Graduate Residences are creating on-campus housing for 600 graduate students (phased occupancy between 2008 and 2009). A large residential population encourages walking, biking, and living car-free. Freshman “No Car” Policy Stanford students are not permitted to bring cars to campus for the duration of their freshman year (Fall through Spring quarters). Freshmen are required to live in residence halls with board plans. Freshmen are supported by a wide array of special social activities in their residence halls and elsewhere on campus and can obtain jobs on campus if they need to work. “Car-free” transportation options for the Stanford community Students and the broader Stanford community have access to Zipcar at Stanford (car sharing), 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 72

Enterprise Rent-A-Car on campus, and free transit (Stanford Marguerite and AC Transit Line U, as well as additional free bus and rail access for eligible employees). Zimride at Stanford, introduced in 2008, offers dynamic ride matching within the Stanford community, available as a Facebook application or through a standalone website. Stanford was the first university to pilot an integrated Zimride – Zipcar program, where students can choose to use a Zipcar car sharing vehicle when sharing a ride through Zimride. There are currently 2,402 Stanford Zimride participants. “Gold-Level” Bicycle Friendly Community (2008 to 2012) Stanford recently received the ―Gold-Level‖ ―Bicycle Friendly Community‖ designation from the League of American Bicyclists recognizing the university‘s high levels of bicycle use and demonstrated commitment to improve conditions for all types of cyclists from the student to the casual visitor to the everyday commuter. Stanford‘s extensive bicycle infrastructure and programs include the following: 

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A central campus cyclist and pedestrian zone prohibiting vehicles (more than 50 percent of the campus academic space is in the Pedestrian Zone)

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Bicycle roundabouts

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17 miles of bike lanes, 10 miles of bike routes, 5 miles of bike paths

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Shower facilities and clothing lockers

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Bike lockers, storage cages, and racks (can accommodate an estimated 12,000 bikes)

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Bike racks on all Stanford Marguerite shuttles

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Bike fleets (see ―Bicycle Program‖ section)

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A full-time bicycle program coordinator

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Bicycle road shows in student dorms, ―how to ride‖ classes, bike citation diversion class, and weekly bike safety stations in the student plaza

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Bicycle registration with free bike accessories (lights, leg bands)

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Discounted bike helmets ($40 helmet for $20)

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Bike Safety Invention Challenge (Stanford students entered inventions in this contest to improve bike safety – inaugural challenge In 2009.)

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New student outreach, Bike to Work Day, Earth Day, and Wellness events

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Free one-week rental of a folding bike and $100 subsidy toward bike purchase for eligible Stanford commuters 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 73

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Bike commute buddy program, bicycle commute planning, bike maps, and cycling information

Be Well Program Stanford‘s ―Be Well‖ program gives away pedometers and hosts campus ―Cardinal Walks,‖ often hosted by the Provost, to encourage walking. 68) What percentage of individuals commute to campus via environmentally preferable transportation (e.g., walking, bicycling, carpooling, using public transit)? [ 54%] This does not count the thousands of Stanford students not surveyed for mode split, as they live on campus. More than 2,000 Stanford commuters switched to alternative transportation between 2002 and 2008. Stanford‘s Transportation Demand Management program has resulted in a drop in Stanford‘s employee drive-alone rate from 72 percent in 2002 to 51 percent today. Commute mode splits are provided below and mode splits over time are provided in the accompanying chart: 2008 Employee Commute Modes 21 percent by train 10 percent by bicycle 10 percent by carpool 5 percent by bus 2 percent walking 1 percent vanpool or other Total: 49 percent by environmentally preferable transportation


Measures of success: Highlights of Stanford’s Transportation Demand Management Program: Stanford offers one of the most comprehensive programs in the nation to reduce universityrelated traffic impacts. Although the staff population has grown in recent years by more than 1,500, the number of peak hour commute trips has been kept below 2001 trip levels. 

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In 2008, 49 percent of university employees regularly used alternative transportation as their primary commute mode, compared with an estimated 22 percent within Santa Clara County. When student commuters are included, the rate increases to 54%. The drive-alone rate dropped from 72 percent in 2002 to 51 percent in 2008 for employees commuting to campus. For all commuters (faculty, staff, and students), the drive-alone rate in 2008 was 46 percent. Among Stanford university employees, 26 percent regularly use public transportation, compared with only 3 percent countywide.


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Membership in the Commute Club, for eligible employees and students who commit not to drive alone, has risen 118 percent since 2001–02, and the sales of long-term faculty, staff, and student parking permits have decreased 12 percent since 2003–04. Nearly one-third of Stanford’s 1,021 fleet vehicles are electric, and the number of hybrid vehicles is increasing each year. The fleet also includes one experimental solar vehicle. Stanford has one of the largest university Zipcar programs in the nation, growing 700 percent since its launch -- from 3 cars in 2007 to 24 cars today. Stanford has succeeded in holding peak hour commute trips below the 2001 baseline (3,474 morning trips and 3,591 evening trips), each year despite growth in the campus employee population. GHG reduction for automobile commute related emissions is already below 1990 levels.

Context for percentage calculations: Stanford has a daily campus population of approximately 38,000 (7,000 undergraduates, 8,000 graduate students,1,500 postdocs, 9,000 faculty and staff, 8,000 medical center staff, plus approximately 4,200 daily visitors. Among these populations, an estimated 97 percent of undergraduates, 57 percent of graduate students, and 1,400 faculty and staff, are residents on campus.


GENERAL STATISTICS 69) Campus setting: [ ] Rural [ X] Suburban [ ] Urban [ ] Other. Please describe: 70) Total number of buildings: [#

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Excluding parking structures, there are: 190 buildings over 20,000 sq feet 310 buildings over 10,000 sq feet 470 buildings over 5,000 sq feet. 71) Combined gross square footage of all buildings: [# 15,600,000 ] consistent with numbers used for emissions calculation 72) Full-time enrollment (undergraduate and graduate): [# 14,945 ] consistent with numbers used for emissions calculation 73) Part-time enrollment (undergraduate and graduate): [# 3,465 ] not included in emissions calculations 74) Part-time enrollment as a proportion to a full-time course load: [# ] 75) Percent of full-time students that live on campus: [ 97% of undergrad, 57 % of grad] Questions 76-87 are for informational purposes only; responses will NOT be included in the Report Card evaluation process. OTHER AREAS OF ENVIRONMENTAL ENGAGEMENT Please mark an "X" next to each item that applies to your institution. 76) 77) 78) 79) 80) 81) 82) 83) 84) 85) 86) 87)

Outdoors club: [ ] Disposable water bottle ban: [ ] Participation in Recyclemania: [ X] Student trustee position: [ X ] Environmental science/studies major: [X ] Environmental science/studies minor or concentration: [ X ] Graduate-level environmental program: [ X ] Student green fee: [ ] Alumni green fund: [ ] Revolving loan fund for sustainability projects: [ X ] Campus garden or farm: [ X ] Single-stream recycling: [ ]


SOURCES 2009 College Sustainability Report Card survey response http://transportation.stanford.edu/alt_transportation/zipcar.shtml http://transportation.stanford.edu/alt_transportation/Shuttles.shtml http://recycling.stanford.edu/recyclemania/index.html http://sustainablestanford.stanford.edu/guidelines http://sustainablestanford.stanford.edu/waste http://sustainablestanford.stanford.edu/energy_initiatives http://sustainablestanford.stanford.edu/energy http://sustainablestanford.stanford.edu/purchasing http://sustainablestanford.stanford.edu/program_staff http://sustainablestanford.stanford.edu/working_group_and_teams http://www.presidentsclimatecommitment.org/html/list_school.php Talloires Declaration Website



Student Survey ―Every student has a role in the stability of our future. It is this ‗niche‘ that grounds our position in what we can do personally for the sustainability of our communities, a niche that begins and evolves here on campus.‖ — David Geeter II Co-President, Students for a Sustainable Stanford


Selected Stanford Student Groups 1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6.

Students for a Sustainable Stanford Green Living Council Green Campus Program Engineers for a Sustainable World ASSU (Student government) SWEP

1. STUDENTS FOR A SUSTAINABLE STANFORD Name: Theo Gibbs and David Geeter Position (in student organization): Co-presidents, 2009-2010 Date survey submitted: July 13, 2009 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS 1) Please describe the student-run campus environmental/sustainability organization in which you have a leadership role. Name of organization: Students for a Sustainable Stanford Number of active members: 30 Website: http://sustainability.stanford.edu Date of last meeting: June 1, 2009 Frequency of meetings: Weekly Key issues addressed and programs implemented since August 2008: Resource Cycles and Waste Reduction Waste Audits with PSSI, the waste management company that processes Stanford's waste-student and staff volunteers sort through trash collected from one particular building or set of buildings on campus private and public and sort material into "landfill" vs. what "could have been recycled (or composted)" Partnership with Women's Basketball Team for "Recycling Night" at one of their home games and athletic shoe recycling program Student collaboration and volunteering with Stanford Reunion planners to reduce food and non-food waste Green Move-in and Green Move-out Fresh Water Scarcity, esp in California Water field trips, educational chalking, tabling Conservation Cup (inter-dorm competition to reduce energy and water consumption)


Politics, Law, and the Environment Educational flyers and emails about presidential candidate positions and laws "China and the Environment" speaker, movie, and panel series Focus the Nation event (part of the national FTN campaign ) Supported the travel of nine students to Powershift 2009 Environmental Justice The Environmental Justice Interdisciplinary Discussion Forum and Keynote showcased the scope of current environmental injustices and promote the collaboration between social, economic, and environmental sectors to demonstrate the importance of interdisciplinary/holistic approaches to these and related challenges. The event used Green Fest keynote speaker Ms. Majora Carter along with handpicked panelists by the collaborating student groups (Energy Crossroads, Stanford NAACP, Students Promoting Ethnic & Cultural Kinship, and Students Taking on Poverty) as the foundation for this interactive forum that included a diverse and engaging student audience. Alternative Energy and the "Clean Coal" Myth Public tabling and education on campus about coal and mountain top removal Bringing Biotour vegetable oil-powered touring bus to campus for display and education Partnering with Zimride ride-share program to promote carpooling among students on campus Recycled Materials and Environmental Design Stanford Sustainable Fashion Show : Eco-friendly designers from around the country, as well as Stanford student designers. Corporate Responsibility and Student Activism Petition to on-campus Jamba Juice store for the removal of polystyrene cups from their operations-- over 1,700 signatures and successful change of cup material Promoting Green Behavior Change *Please see SEI Report for the Green Living Council, a former subgroup of Students for a Sustainable Stanford that has now become its own student group.


Stanford Climate Plan, Student Collaboration with the Administration Active student involvement and contribution to the formulation and review process of Stanford's Climate Commitment Progress made on each issue/program since August 2008: Stanford Climate Plan, Student Collaboration with the Administration Increased student participation in the review and input process; creation of a section of the Stanford Climate Plan document specifically designated for student activities (and written by students) Resource Cycles and Waste Reduction Waste Audits with PSSI- expansion of audit program to one audit per month (previously once per quarter); influx of requests from buildings for waste audits; student documentary and new coverage of audits; 2 "public" audits conducted, in central campus area to demonstrate process and amount of waste generated from one building on campus; multiple student projects generated from the data gathered from the audits (example: working with campus janitors to conserve half-used rolls of toilet paper that were previously thrown out) Environmental Justice Environmental Justice student group formed after Majora Carter visit to campus, in order to specifically focus on socio-economic/environmental issues. Currently investigating collaboration with near-by non-profit Collective Roots for outreach to East Palo Alto. Alternative Energy 4 events related to alternative energy education put on, including o Stanford GRID Alternatives collaboration on solar panel installation. o Solar oven public cooking demonstration o Clean Coal public education through public tabling and movie screening Corporate Responsibility and Student Activism Continued communication between SSS and on-campus food establishments about environmental impact of packaging Implementation of biodegradable containers and utensils in major cafe, the Axe&Palm "Emergent Activism" leadership workshop for students


SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND COMPETITIONS

2) Does your group organize any sustainability challenges/competitions for your campus and/or with other colleges? Yes. #1 - Name of competition: The Big Save (along with Green Campus) Year initiated: Frequency of competition: once per year Participants: UC Berkeley, Stanford Incentives: historic rivalry Goal of competition: Reduce more water/energy consumption than other school Lasting effects of competition: Public transparency about energy/water consumption at each school, student awareness of consumption and economic costs Website: http://stanfordgreencampusprogram.blogspot.com/ #2 - Name of competition: Conservation Cup Year initiated: 2003 (approximate) Frequency of competition: 1 quarter each year Participants: Campus-wide Incentives: In 2009, for any residence that reduced combined energy and water use by 10% from the previous year, every student received their choice of a reusable water bottle or an organic cotton t-shirt. For the one dorm that reduced by 20% last year, each student received a ticket to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. In addition, trophies are given to the most efficient dorm and most efficient house each year. Goal of competition: To reduce energy and water use in student residences through the spirit of competition, while also raising awareness of sustainability and conservation issues Percent of energy/water/waste reduced: Precise data not available. In 2009, 9 residences each reduced combined energy and water use by 10% over the previous year, and one residence reduced by 20%. Lasting effects of competition: Improved awareness of these issues on campus Website: http://glc.stanford.edu/conservationcup


SUSTAINABILITY IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT 3) Does your student government include a specific position or committee dedicated to campus sustainability issues? Yes. Sustainability Executive Chair—Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU). This individual is chosen through an application/interview process by the two elected presidents of the student body to sit on their executive committee. He/she works with different environmental student, staff, faculty initiatives to push forward environmental sustainability on campus under the banner of the ASSU. Last year‘s main project was the establishment of a Greenstore, where houses and fraternities/sororities on campus could buy recyclable party cups, rather than using the traditional, non-recyclable red cup. Also important was the promotion of flyer-less campaigning for the ASSU representatives, in order to reduce paper usage (which tends to be excessive during campaign season). The Sustainability Executive Chair also ensures that the ASSU‘s operations are ―green‖, in terms of items like recycling facilities, compost, recycled paper usage in the office, turning off computers at night, putting appliances on a Smartstrip, etc. In the 2009-2010 school year, there will be a Sustainability Committee with in the ASSU to expand the role and function of the Sustainability Chair and his/her efforts. The role of Sustainability Executive Chair has also been expanded to two positions in order to increase the effectiveness and breadth of the position.

OTHER ACTIVITIES 4) Please describe any additional campus sustainability activities or projects that you or your group has initiated at your school: Freegan picnics-- using left overs from student house kitchens to have public picnics Weekly bicycle rides to the Palo Alto Farmer's Market Community-Supported Agriculture (CSA) program in the on-campus complex of student apartments, with J&P Organics Green Bead Project-- students (or anyone that wants to) calculate their carbon footprint using an online carbon calculator, then write down a specific pledge to reduce their carbon footprint (ie, "I will only use a reusable water bottle") on a newspaper cutout of a footprint, and then in return they receive a hemp bracelet with a green wooden bead on it to remind them of their pledge.


5) Please list and briefly describe any other student-run organizations related to campus sustainability at your school, and provide URLs if available (e.g., student groups; student government committees; student-run food co-ops, gardens/farms, bike co-ops) and provide contact information of the student leaders, if possible:

Group Name

Contact

Stanford GRID Alternatives

Emily Humphreys ([email protected] du)

Energy Crossroads

Website

Drew Bennett http://stanford.energycrossroads.org/ ([email protected] du)

SEED (Science and Environmental Education)

John Stoecker ([email protected] http://www.stanford.edu/group/seed/ du)

Stanford Environmental Consulting

Naveen Agrawal ([email protected] du)

Sustainable Fashion Collective

Stanford Community Farm (and community gardens next to each student dining hall)

Stanford Green Dorm Project

Dare Turner ([email protected] http://sustainablefashionshow.com/ du) Matthew Rothe http://www.stanford.edu/group/scfarm/ (matthewrothe@gmai l.com) Jonas Ketterle http://www.stanford.edu/group/greendorm/gre ([email protected] endorm.html u)

Green Living Council (formerly Kevan Christensen http://sustainability.stanford.edu/greenlivingc part of Students for a Sustainable ([email protected] ouncil.html Stanford) u)

Stanford Green Fund

Kevin Hsu http://sustainability.stanford.edu/greenfund/ ([email protected]) 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 85

John Mulrow Life Cycle: Investigating Stanford's http://sites.google.com/site/stanfordrefuse/ ([email protected] Resource Network du) Students for Environmental Justice

Durrell Coleman (dcoleman@stanford. edu)

Questions 6 is for informational purposes only; your response will NOT be included in the Report Card evaluation process. 6) Please list any regional or national networks with which your group is affiliated (e.g., Energy Action Coalition/Campus Climate Challenge, Sierra Student Coalition, a state PIRG, a state student sustainability coalition): California Students for Sustainability Coalition (CSSC): http://www.sustainabilitycoalition.org/

2. GREEN LIVING COUNCIL

Name: Kevan Christensen Position (in student organization): President Date survey submitted: July 9, 2009 1) Please describe the student-run campus environmental/sustainability organization in which you have a leadership role. Name of organization: Green Living Council Number of active members: Expecting 50+ for next year Website: http://glc.stanford.edu Date of last meeting: May 26, 2009 Frequency of meetings: Weekly Key issues addressed and programs implemented since August 2008: Our group focuses on promoting sustainable behaviors in all aspects of student life by recruiting, training, and supporting sustainability representatives from student residences across campus. Our goal is to have a Green Living Coordinator in each student residence on campus. Our activities are geared toward working in the residential communities to bring sustainability awareness and education to students through peer-to-peer projects.


Major projects:

A 2-unit, fall quarter course to train members in community-based social marketing and other strategies for sustainable behavior change A program to help members start pilot projects for sustainability promotion in their residences. This year these included projects to put shower timers in bathrooms, distribute reusable water bottles, maintain a student garden in a residence, and introduce portable drying racks for laundry An annual symposium to showcase the results of these pilot projects An environmental documentary series in which documentaries are shown in residences across campus The Conservation Cup, an annual competition among residences to conserve energy and water A "Lights Out" campaign to symbolically turn off lights around campus for 5 minutes on Earth Day Launching a new website to serve as a hub for information about sustainability projects in students residences The Weekly Green Challenge, a program that encourages campus community members to try out a different sustainable behavior each week

Progress made on each issue/program since August 2008: With the exception of the Conservation Cup, which is a recurring program, all of the above programs were implemented for the first time in 2008-2009. Many of these proved very successful, and at the same time offered lessons for improvement in future years. We have seen growing awareness of our group over the last year, which should help in recruitment for the coming year and make students more accustomed to the idea of having a Green Living Coordinator in their student residence. SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND COMPETITIONS 2) Does your group organize any sustainability challenges/competitions for your campus and/or with other colleges? Yes. Name of competition: Conservation Cup Year initiated: 2003 (approximate) Frequency of competition: 1 quarter each year Participants: Campus-wide Incentives: In 2009, for any residence that reduced combined energy and water use by 10% from the previous year, every student received their choice of a reusable water bottle or an organic cotton t-shirt. For the one dorm that reduced by 20% last year, each student received a ticket to the California Academy of Sciences in San Francisco. In addition, trophies are given to the most efficient dorm and 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 87

most efficient house each year. Goal of competition: To reduce energy and water use in student residences through the spirit of competition, while also raising awareness of sustainability and conservation issues Percent of energy/water/waste reduced: Precise data not available. In 2009, 9 residences each reduced combined energy and water use by 10% over the previous year, and one residence reduced by 20%. Lasting effects of competition: Improved awareness of these issues on campus Website: http://glc.stanford.edu/conservationcup SUSTAINABILITY IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT 3) Does your student government include a specific position or committee dedicated to campus sustainability issues? Yes. The ASSU (Associated Students of Stanford University) Undergraduate Senate has recently created the Sustainability Subcommittee, part of the Committee on Student Life, Housing, and Education. Its initial projects have focused on improving the sustainability of ASSU operations, but it plans to expand its scope in the coming year.

5) Please list and briefly describe any other student-run organizations related to campus sustainability at your school, and provide URLs if available (e.g., student groups; student government committees; student-run food co-ops, gardens/farms, bike co-ops) and provide contact information of the student leaders, if possible: Students for a Sustainable Stanford (sustainability.stanford.edu) Stanford Energy Crossroads (energycrossroads.org) Engineers for a Sustainable World (esw.stanford.edu More available here: http://environment.stanford.edu/cgi-bin/student_groups.php

Questions 6 is for informational purposes only; your response will NOT be included in the Report Card evaluation process. 6) Please list any regional or national networks with which your group is affiliated (e.g., Energy Action Coalition/Campus Climate Challenge, Sierra Student Coalition, a state PIRG, a state student sustainability coalition): Not applicable


3. GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAM Name: Suejung Shin Position (in student organization): Team Manager Date survey submitted: July 9, 2009 1) Please describe the student-run campus environmental/sustainability organization in which you have a leadership role. Name of organization: The Alliance to Save Energy‘s Green Campus Program at Stanford University Number of active members: 5 Website: http://stanfordgreencampusprogram.blogspot.com/ Date of last meeting: 6/22/09 Frequency of meetings: weekly Key issues addressed and programs implemented since August 2008: Dining in the Daylight – Campaign to reduce artificial lighting/maximize natural lighting in campus dining halls Residential Carbon Footprints - Distributed statements with per person carbon footprints. Residential Lighting Efficiency – Dorm lighting energy audits Big Save – Ten dorm energy reduction competition Building Dashboard - Installation of real-time energy monitor and display in a residential building. Smart Strip Deployment – Education and installation of Smart Strips to eliminate wasteful phantom loads. Fume Hood Sash-height Reduction Campaign - Educational campaign to shut fume hood sashes in labs. Outdoor Lighting Efficiency Pilot - Ongoing project to retrofit outdoor lighting with LED fixtures. Energy Efficiency in Laundry – Educational campaign to reduce hot water consumption by promoting cold water washing in campus laundry facilities. Office Energy Audits – Program to provide offices information about specific improvements to save energy. Progress made on each issue/program since August 2008: Dining in the Daylight – program implemented and is realizing 20,735 kWh savings annually Residential Carbon Footprints – distributed 63 statements to dorm residents Residential Lighting Audits –projected 1,530,744 kWh savings annually Big Save – implemented program in ten dorms and saw 13.9% total average percent reduction, 11,792 kWh projected savings annually Building Dashboard – installed the meter and are currently designing energy competitions Smart Strips – installed 60 in housing offices 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 89

Fume Hood – implemented pilot program, saw 21% sash height reduction, and expect 24,828 kWh savings annually Outdoor Lighting – Expected installation of 14 LED fixtures in August 2009 to yield an estimated annual savings 4,500 kWh Office Energy Audits – Pilot program conducted Spring 2008; expected expansion of project in Fall 2009

SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND COMPETITIONS 2) Does your group organize any sustainability challenges/competitions for your campus and/or with other colleges? Yes.

#1 - Name of competition: Shut the Sash Fume Hood Challenge Year initiated: Spring 2009 Frequency of competition: the first campaign took place in Spring 2009. The next campaign will take place in Fall 2009. Participants: Green Earth Sciences Building - approximately 15 labs with a total of 23 fume hoods Incentives: Fruit and Cheese party Goal of competition: Reduce wasteful energy consumption by simple behavioral modification Percent of energy/water/waste reduced: 24,828 kWh project savings annually Lasting effects of competition: education about energy intensity of fume hoods, behavior change in shutting the fume hood sashes Website: N/A

#2 - Name of competition: Big Save Year initiated: Fall 2008 Frequency of competition: annual Participants: UC Berkeley vs. Stanford Incentives: ice cream party, school pride Goal of competition: reduce per capita energy use in the dorms 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 90

Percent of energy/water/waste reduced: 13.9% total average percent reduction, 11,792 kwh projected savings annually Lasting effects of competition: education about personal conservation Website: N/A SUSTAINABILITY IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT 3) Does your student government include a specific position or committee dedicated to campus sustainability issues? Yes. ASSU has 2 new representative positions for sustainability this year 5) Please list and briefly describe any other student-run organizations related to campus sustainability at your school, and provide URLs if available (e.g., student groups; student government committees; student-run food co-ops, gardens/farms, bike co-ops) and provide contact information of the student leaders, if possible: Students for a Sustainable Stanford, vegetarian co-ops, student community gardens, Green Living Council, ASSU‘s green representatives Questions 6 is for informational purposes only; your response will NOT be included in the Report Card evaluation process. 6) Please list any regional or national networks with which your group is affiliated (e.g., Energy Action Coalition/Campus Climate Challenge, Sierra Student Coalition, a state PIRG, a state student sustainability coalition):

Alliance to Save Energy‘s Green Campus Program is part of a statewide network of thirteen campuses. The Stanford Green Campus Program benefits from its active engagement in this network, as a receptor for and provider of proven best practices in energy efficiency and sustainability project development and implementation. The Program brings student interns across the participating campuses together for two conferences each year and provides direct, on-campus support of interns‘ efforts and campus sustainability initiatives.


4. ENGINEERS FOR A SUSTAINABLE WORLD

Name: Heather Bischel Position (in student organization): President Date survey submitted: July 10, 2009 1) Please describe the student-run campus environmental/sustainability organization in which you have a leadership role. Name of organization: Engineers for a Sustainable World Number of active members: 174 active members, >500 interest members Website: http://www.stanford.edu/group/esw/wiki/Main_Page Date of last meeting: June 3, 2009 Frequency of meetings: 1 general meeting per quarter; 5+ events per quarter Key issues addressed and programs implemented since August 2008:

Since August 2008, Engineers for a Sustainable World – Stanford has initiated and furthered two international design projects, held a course entitled: ―Design for a Sustainable World,‖ and hosted events on campus including technical workshops, cultural workshops, speaking events, and service projects. Students on international project teams traveled to project locations during Spring break, worked on designs with community partners, and returned to project locations for work throughout the summer (2009). Progress made on each issue/program since August 2008: International Sustainability Projects Tsunami Vertical Evacuation Project in Padang, Indonesia: Initiated a project in partnership with GeoHazards International to produce conceptual designs for tsunami-safe evacuation structures in Padang, Indonesia. Student interns are continuing the project during Summer 2009. Ecological Sanitation Project in Oaxaca, Mexico: Initiated a project in partnership with SARARTransformacion to design ecological sanitation systems for schools in rural Mexico and develop a framework for comparing eco-san alternatives in schools by evaluating the life cycle of intervention options. Student interns are continuing the project during Summer 2009. Fellowship Program Development: Working to establish relationships with international development NGOs to support yearly internships for Stanford students. Engineering and Sustainability Education "Design for a Sustainable World" course: Further developed and ran a 3-unit course for upper level undergraduates and graduate students. Course listed in the Department of Civil and


Environmental Engineering. Involves engineering service learning curriculum, project assessments, and project design work for international projects. Technical Workshops: Hosted hands-on technical workshops to develop skills such as creating biodiesel from waste vegetable oil, building a bio-sand filter, and constructing solar ovens. Cultural Workshops: Hosted cultural workshops to expose project participants and general students to life in our project communities. Campus Events and Service Campus Sustainability Social: Hosted an on-campus social to promote networking amongst students interested in sustainability and educate about campus sustainability initiatives through a guest speaker. Thanksgiving Food Drive: Co-sponsored food drive to contribute to a local homeless shelter. Speaking Events; Hosted or co-hosted 2-3 speaking events per quarter on topics related to sustainable international development (e.g. Job Ebenezer, Technology for the Poor), environmental sustainability (e.g. life-cycle assessments of biodiesel), and innovative technical/social solutions to global challenges (e.g. KIVA).

SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND COMPETITIONS 2) Does your group organize any sustainability challenges/competitions for your campus and/or with other colleges? Not at this time 6) Please list any regional or national networks with which your group is affiliated (e.g., Energy Action Coalition/Campus Climate Challenge, Sierra Student Coalition, a state PIRG, a state student sustainability coalition): Association: Engineers for a Sustainable World – USA


5. Associated Students of Stanford University (student government) ASSU Name: Eric Knudson Position (in student organization): Associated Students of Stanford University Executive Branch (student government – http://assu.stanford.edu/exec) - Sustainability Co-Chair Date survey submitted: July 6, 2009 1) Please describe the student-run campus environmental/sustainability organization in which you have a leadership role. Name of organization: Associated Students of Stanford University Executive Branch (student government – http://assu.stanford.edu/exec) Number of active members: 46 - 5 of which focus on sustainability (2 Co-Chairs, a Deputy Chair, and 2 Advisors) Website: http://assu.stanford.edu/exec Date of last meeting: 6/10/09 Frequency of meetings: weekly during the academic year Key issues addressed and programs implemented since August 2008: Creation of the Stanford Green Store (http://greenstore.stanford.edu) – A service initiative that encourages a culture of sustainability on campus by providing eco-friendly products to students at a break-even cost. Progress made on each issue/program since August 2008: The current ASSU Executives were elected in April, 2009 and their team recruited in May. The ASSU Executive is planning a Sustainability Symposium that will highlight global sustainability challenges and use Stanford as a case study showing how the challenges can be addressed by highlighting the phenomenal things Stanford is doing in both academic teaching and research and infrastructure and operations. The event will be a student, staff, and faculty partnership that will increase community engagement and move Stanford forward. The Executive‘s sustainability agenda is below and can be found at http://assu.stanford.edu/agenda.  Make Tresidder and Old Union 0% Waste - Currently Union Square in Tresidder uses compostable silverware, plates, and takeout containers but there are no composting bins in the dining area due to fear of compost contamination. The compost facility that receives Stanford's compostable material has zero tolerance for contamination, meaning that if the compost is contaminated with noncompostable items, the facility can either reject it or fine Stanford. For Tresidder and Old Union to have dining room composting, all Tresidder eateries must fully support the initiative in order to avoid contamination due to consumer confusion with how to dispose of waste. We have researched the issue and are ready to work with the administration to start dining room composting in Tresidder and Old Union and work towards making the buildings 0% waste. For 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 94

example, Union Square must use Pepsi cups because of a contractual obligation with Pepsi but Pepsi currently does not offer a compostable cup. We will harness the voice of students and work with Procurement and Stanford Dining to pressure Pepsi to provide a compostable cup. We will also work with the Director of Unions to implement green-friendly leases that will require Tresidder vendors to participate in the greening of the unions. We will then work with PSSI (Peninsula Sanitary Service, Inc. - the garbage and recycling company used by Stanford) to install the composting bins. Not only is eliminating waste in the unions good for the environment but it saves the university real money in landfill diversion and increased salvage revenue from recycling.  Eliminate Styrofoam and Unsustainable Products in Food Service Locations - We will work to have Row Houses, Suites, Toyon Eating Clubs, and the approximately 37 campus cafes purchase sustainable products together through Procurement and Stanford Dining. This coordination will allow for reduced rates on the products and will make progress toward the goal of eliminating Styrofoam and other unsustainable products from food service locations. We have already met with the relevant people and know how to deploy the Green Corps to help accomplish this goal. In addition to Styrofoam, we will push for reduced bottle water usage on campus and the use of bottled water made with 50% recycled content.  Supply Chain Optimization and Greening - There are currently ~14,000 suppliers servicing the University, which results in countless delivery trucks on campus and increases Stanford's carbon footprint. We are ready to cooperate with Procurement, Row Houses, Suites, and Toyon Eating Clubs to optimize the delivery supply chain by applying the Six Sigma business management strategy. This will enable us to green the chain, green supplies, minimize packaging, save kitchens money, and increase the quality of food while decreasing its cost through combined buying power.  Reduce Number of Deep Freezers - There are approximately 650 deep freezers in the medical school owned by ~290 researchers. Many of these freezers are old and poorly insulated which requires their compressor to run constantly and wastes considerable electricity and money. Many of these freezers contain archive content that isn't accessed for years and does not need to be stored in these inefficient freezers on campus. We will deploy the Green Corps in collaboration with Procurement to inventory the contents of these freezers and ship the archives off to BioStorage Technologies, Inc (a company that offers a secure location in Indiana - away from earthquakes - as well as redundant power and overnight shipping back to campus). This reduction of deep freezers in use on campus will result in immense electrical and monetary savings. The next step is to replace the old deep freezers with new efficient ones (that only require a compressor to run 8 hours a day, for example) supported by a rebate incentive program for researchers.  Implement "Green Move-In" and "Green Move-Out" - This year PSSI ran a trial "Green Move-In" program at a Wilbur dumpster during freshman move-in. PSSI assigned a worker to monitor the dumpster and inform people about what part of their trash was recyclable. This experimental program was enormously successful - waste was reduced by ~80% at this dumpster. In addition, many students (and parents!) were educated about recycling. We will 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 95

expand this program and also implement a "Green Move-Out" using the Green Corps. Not only will this reduce waste during move-in and move-out but it has the added benefit of educating people so that they will recycle in the future.  Expand and Measure the ASSU Green Store - Currently the ASSU Green Store only sells cups for cold drinks. We will expand the store to include products such as hot-drink cups, reusable grocery bags, compostable waste bags, inexpensive green office supplies, and other cool green items (like the Sanyo Eneloop Powerpack Battery Charging Kit) to help students integrate sustainable habits in their everyday life. It is not enough to simply provide recyclable products; we must also ensure that they are being disposed of properly in order to measure the effectiveness of the program. We will work with PSSI to conduct waste audits to verify that the Green Store cups are being recycled. In addition, we will create a website that details how the ASSU Green Store was created and operates so that other schools can create their own Green Store.  Launch the Green Party Label - We will finalize the Green Party Guide - which contains information for planning sustainable events - by working with PSSI, and we will collaborate with the Office of Student Activities to integrate the Guide into the OSA Party Planning Guide. We will also develop a Green Party Label which will signify that an event meets certain sustainability standards.  Student Education - Educating students about sustainability is key and everyone must contribute to the campus sustainability effort for it to be a success. We will take several steps to improve communication about sustainability issues: o Work to expand sustainability education in NSO and make it more memorable. We have many ideas for NSO including an educational email, a speaker event, and having a scene in Real World Stanford that addresses sustainability. o Work with Stanford Dining to expand the Stanford Dining Environmental Faculty Speaker Series so that more students have the opportunity to interact with green faculty. o Communicate with students about new sustainability initiatives (for example, informing students of the water savings from reduced-flow shower heads). This will make the process of greening Stanford more transparent and readily accepted. o Educate students about the negative effects of wasteful behavior (for example, dining hall cups, plates, and utensils that are lost or trashed costs Stanford Dining ~$90,000/year).  Computer Auto Shutdown/Hibernate - Two weeks ago the following article was published Report: U.S. companies waste $2.8B per year powering unused PCs. Stanford should not contribute to the estimated 20 million tons of CO2 that will be emitted (roughly equivalent to 4 million cars and $2.8 billion in power) this year due to computers that are powered on when not in use. We will work with ITSS to develop and deploy software that automatically shuts down or hibernates computers during closed building hours.


 Green Jobs - We will develop a sustainable jobs email list. We will also work with the CDC to provide information about green jobs available and insure that career counselors are aware of green job opportunities.  Reduce Paper Towel Usage - We will put These Came From Trees stickers on every paper towel dispenser on campus (each sticker saves one tree/year or ~100lbs of paper/year). We will implement a trial program in Old Union with stickers paid for by Executive funds and conduct waste audits and evaluate the impact of the stickers. If the data show the stickers are successful, we will then expand the program across campus.  Advocate for Sustainable Facilities o All lights should be on auto-sensors o Less water heavy ground coverings should be used around campus o All toilets should have a half flush feature SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND COMPETITIONS 2) Does your group organize any sustainability challenges/competitions for your campus and/or with other colleges? No - other student groups do. SUSTAINABILITY IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT 3) Does your student government include a specific position or committee dedicated to campus sustainability issues? Yes – The Stanford student body government (http://assu.stanford.edu) has three branches: the Executive which represents the entire student body (both graduate and undergraduate students), the Undergraduate Senate (UGS), and the Graduate Student Council (GSC). The Executive has five students working on the sustainability agenda outlined above including two co-chairs, a deputy chair, and 2 advisors. The UGS has a sustainability sub-committee focused on developing a set of guidelines for sustainable student events.


6. Stanford Solar & Wind Energy Project (SWEP) Name: Sarah Russell-Smith Position (in student organization): President Date survey submitted: 7/15/2009 STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS

1) Please describe the student-run campus environmental/sustainability organization in which you have a leadership role. Name of organization: Stanford Solar & Wind Energy Project (SWEP) Number of active members: approximately 20 Website: http://inversion.stanford.edu/swep/drupal/ Date of last meeting: June 24, 2009 Frequency of meetings: 2 times/month Key issues addressed and programs implemented since August 2008: We started a speakers series in September 2008 that featured speakers with solar and/or wind energy project experience. A group of SWEP students also started a new project in autumn 2008 to look at the potential for offshore wind energy near San Francisco.

Progress made on each issue/program since August 2008: We successfully completed three quarters of the speakers series, with about three speakers per quarters. SWEP formed partnerships with other sustainability-minded campus student groups (GRID Alternatives and Energy Crossroads) to help co-sponsor many of these talks. The offshore wind project has been in discussion with San Francisco city officials to determine the next steps. Outside funding was obtained for multiple SWEP projects, including solar hot water heating instrumentation for new systems on campus dorms and two wind tower siting/installtion projects (10m and 50m wind measurement towers); these projects are ongoing.

SUSTAINABILITY CHALLENGES AND COMPETITIONS 2) Does your group organize any sustainability challenges/competitions for your campus and/or with other colleges? [ X ] No [ ] Yes. Please list details for each competition. SUSTAINABILITY IN STUDENT GOVERNMENT 3) Does your student government include a specific position or committee dedicated to campus sustainability issues? [ ] No [ X ] Yes. Please describe:


The student government is the Associated Students of Stanford University (ASSU). The following information is taken directly from the ASSU‘s webpage: The ASSU‘s purpose is toserve the needs of 14K+ undergraduate and graduate students at Stanford University. As the only student group of which every Stanford student is a member, the ASSU is tasked with advocating on behalf of the student body and ensuring the best possible Stanford experience. The ASSU is comprised of an executive branch, the president and vice president, and two legislative branches, the Undergraduate Senate and the Graduate Student Council, all elected by the student body. In addition to allocaing over $1 million to 600+ student groups anually, the ASSU interfaces with student groups, University faculty and admnistrators, and the outside world to represent the interests of Stanford students. Areas of advocacy and programming include but are not limited to Health & Wellness, Academics & Careers, Diversity & Tolerance, Cost of Living, Sustainability, Community Engagement and Public Service. Sustainability Goals: Make Tresidder and Old Union 0% waste Eliminate Styrofoam and unsustainable products from food service locations Supply chain optimization and greening Reduce number of deep freezers Implement "Green Move-In" and "Green Move-Out" Expand and measure the ASSU Green Store Launch Green Party Label Increase student education Computer auto shutdown/hibernate Reduce paper towel usage Advocate for sustainable facilities


OTHER ACTIVITIES 4) Please describe any additional campus sustainability activities or projects that you or your group has initiated at your school: A couple of SWEP members are working on developing a solar-power PV golf cart, ideally to be implemented as a campus golf cart to bring awareness and visibility to sustainability on campus. Last year, SWEP members helped to lobby for two different solar hot water heating systems to be installed on campus dorms. The instrumentation funding (discussed in #1) was used for these systems, so that monitoring could be done to compare the effectiveness of the different systems. 5) Please list and briefly describe any other student-run organizations related to campus sustainability at your school, and provide URLs if available (e.g., student groups; student government committees; student-run food co-ops, gardens/farms, bike co-ops) and provide contact information of the student leaders, if possible: GRID Alternatives Energy Crossroads Students for Sustainable Stanford Questions 6 is for informational purposes only; your response will NOT be included in the Report Card evaluation process. 6) Please list any regional or national networks with which your group is affiliated (e.g., Energy Action Coalition/Campus Climate Challenge, Sierra Student Coalition, a state PIRG, a state student sustainability coalition): NA



Endowment Survey ―This is an enormous undertaking, but if we are to learn how to live on this planet in an environmentally sustainable way, if we are to leave something to be proud of for our children‘s children‘s children, we must begin.‖ — John Hennessy President, Stanford University


Instructions: For each question, please place your response(s) after the list of possible answers, where indicated. Name: Title:

Linda Kimball Manager of Investment Responsibility

Date survey submitted: 07/24/09

OVERVIEW: In 1971, the Stanford Board of Trustees became one of the first governing bodies of a major academic institution to adopt a statement on investment responsibility and created the Commission on Investment Responsibility, later renamed the Advisory Panel on Investment Responsibility and Licensing (APIR-L). Stanford‘s Statement on Investment Responsibility is found at http://ucomm.stanford.edu/apir/index.html. Also on that website is a link that allows any member of the Stanford Community (i.e., student, faculty, alum and/or staff member) to access a wealth of information about the workings of APIR-L, including:

Stanford‘s Statement on Investment Responsibility outlining the University‘s definition, commitment, process, structure, and operation of Investment Responsibility. Thirty-seven years of historic issue white papers as well as APIR recommendations and SCIR actions The charges to APIR-L and the Trustees‘ Committee (SCIR) A Stanford Community Request for Review (RFR) form A summary of recent RFR activity Investment Responsibility Policy Guidelines Investment Responsibility Social Issue Proxy Voting Guidelines Previous years‘ CIR/APIR/APIR-L Annual Reports to the President A few general points should be made about how investment responsibility issues are addressed at Stanford. First, Stanford does not disclose its investments and endowment holdings; in many situations, there are legal constraints on its ability to do so. What it does do is this: because its endowment holdings are large and fluid, APIR-L encourages members of the Stanford Community to assume that Stanford could be invested in anything and everything. Therefore, any member of the Stanford Community can submit a Request for Review (RFR) if he or she believes a corporation is causing ―substantial social injury.‖ Upon receipt of an RFR, the APIR-L will investigate. If Stanford has such an investment and if substantial social injury is found, Stanford will engage in a series of interactions with the corporation


to address mitigating or eliminating that injury. A range of steps can be taken. If no satisfactory solution is found, the University will consider divestment.

The University has identified a number of what it calls ―Core Social Issue‖ categories. One of those is the Environment. The University‘s own environmental policies support business models and practices that operate in harmony with the natural environment. To that end, Stanford also supports reasonably written shareholder resolutions that recognize, protect and promote the natural, ecological and cultural heritage of present and future generations.

The University has developed Investment Responsibility-related Social Issue Policies and Proxy Voting Guidelines regarding several Core Social Issue categories, including the Environment. Where it has a guideline, the University‘s Statement on Investment Responsibility directs that the University will ―normally vote according to existing University Investment Responsibility Proxy Voting Guidelines.‖ Stanford has identified 15 Environment issue sub-categories: Air Quality; Biotechnology, Genetically Modified Organisms and Living Modified Organisms (LMO); Board Environmental Oversight; Climate Change; Energy, Energy & Fuel Alternatives, Arctic Drilling; Fair Trade; Lands (Biodiversity, Indigenous and Local People); Maquilladoras ; Nuclear-related; Risk Linked to Environmental Practices; Sustainable Environmental Practices (Reduction of Energy, Land Materials & Natural Resources use, Material Recycling); Timber (Logging and Old-Growth Forests); Toxics (Chemical, Nuclear, PCBs, Radioactive); Water (Access, Clean Water, Privatization). For example, one such guideline in the area of climate change states the following: ―Stanford votes ‗Yes‘ on resolutions requesting [that] companies analyze levels of greenhouse gas emissions, develop action plans to reduce them, report on significant company actions to remediate, reduce and/or eliminate them, and continually assess and report on material impacts caused by company action and/or inaction with respect to greenhouse gas emissions.‖

All of this information is set forth on the APIR-L website for members of the Stanford Community. For example, under the ―Request for Reviews‖ section of the website, one can see the status of the position taken by Stanford in support of shareholder resolutions directed to companies on environmental sustainability and climate change initiatives. Similar shareholder resolutions were received in 2007-2008 and similar actions were taken.

With this background in mind, we now turn to SEI‘s eleven questions:


1) How does your school handle proxy voting on environmental, social, and governance issues?

(a) We do not have the ability to vote proxies as the entire equity holdings of the endowment are invested in mutual funds (e.g. CommonFund, Fidelity, Vanguard, etc.). (b) We ask that our investment managers handle the details of proxy voting. (c) We provide our investment managers with general guidelines that determine our proxy votes. (d) We provide our investment managers with specific corporate governance guidelines that determine our proxy votes.* (e) We provide our investment managers with specific environmental and social guidelines that determine our proxy votes.* (f) A member of our school administration determines our proxy votes. (g) A committee of administrators and/or trustees deliberates and makes decisions on proxy votes. (h) A committee that includes student representatives deliberates and makes recommendations or decisions on proxy votes. (i) School community feedback is incorporated into proxy voting decisions through town hall meetings or a website. Stanford answers: Proxy voting on corporate governance matters: f,g,h,i . Proposals to broaden our practices to include c,d and e are currently under consideration by the relevant committees. As noted above, the University has developed Investment Responsibility-related Social Issue Policies and Proxy Voting Guidelines regarding several Core Social Issue categories, including the Environment. Where it has a guideline, the University‘s Statement on Investment Responsibility directs that the University will ―normally vote according to existing University Investment Responsibility Proxy Voting Guidelines.‖ Stanford has identified 15 Environment issue subcategories: Air Quality; Biotechnology, Genetically Modified Organisms and Living Modified Organisms (LMO); Board Environmental Oversight; Climate Change; Energy, Energy & Fuel Alternatives, Arctic Drilling; Fair Trade; Lands (Biodiversity, Indigenous and Local People); Maquilladoras ; Nuclear-related; Risk Linked to Environmental Practices; Sustainable Environmental Practices (Reduction of Energy, Land Materials & Natural Resources use, Material Recycling); Timber (Logging and Old-Growth Forests); Toxics (Chemical, Nuclear, PCBs, 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 104

Radioactive); Water (Access, Clean Water, Privatization). For example, one such guideline in the area of climate change states the following: ―Stanford votes ‗Yes‘ on resolutions requesting [that] companies analyze levels of greenhouse gas emissions, develop action plans to reduce them, report on significant company actions to remediate, reduce and/or eliminate them, and continually assess and report on material impacts caused by company action and/or inaction with respect to greenhouse gas emissions.‖

Stanford‘s process combines elements of the SEI actions as outlined above. The University‘s Advisory Panel on Investment Responsibility & Licensing (APIR-L): (1) holds an Annual Town Hall Meeting inviting all community members to raise and discuss Investment Responsibility-related social issues; (2) provides a ―Request For Review‖ (RFR) form which goes directly to the APIR-L and is available to all University Community members on its website; continually monitors core social issues (Diversity/Non-discrimination, Environment, Human Rights, Labor and Miscellaneous) whether contained in (3) Community ―RFRs,‖ (4) shareholder proxy social issue resolutions, and/or (5) covered in global political, social and/or business news stories. These efforts continue throughout the proxy season as well as the calendar year so that APIR-L and the SCIR can determine whether Stanford‘s Statement on Investment Responsibility (IR), and/or its IR Policies and Proxy Voting Guidelines require updating; additionally, (6) all domestic and global public equity corporate governance and social issue proxies are voted in-house, in the best interest of Stanford as an ethical educational and institutional investor and based on Stanford‘s Statement on Investment Responsibility according to IR Policies and Proxy Voting Guidelines.

Stanford‘s Investment Responsibility Mandate and Process, as outlined in the University‘s ―Statement on Investment Responsibility,‖ consider and include discussions with all interested members of the University Community – Students (graduate & undergraduate), Faculty, Alumni, Administrators & Staff, and Trustees – on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) issues of ―substantial social injury‖ by companies that may be held in the endowment portfolio. *Please provide URL or attach guidelines (optional).- see www.stanford.edu/dept/ucomm/apir

Proxy voting on environmental and social resolutions: See above – same as description above on corporate governance.


2) If you answered "g" or "h" to question 1, please provide the following information about the committee: Stanford Answers: The Advisory Panel on Investment Responsibility & Licensing (APIR-L) is advisory to the Trustees‘ Special Committee on Investment Responsibility (SCIR) and to the President and Provost on Business Affairs Logo Licensing issues. There are 4 faculty (nominated by the Faculty Senate, representing different Schools, and the Panel Chair is usually a faculty member), 4 students (nominated by the Associated Students of Stanford University with 2 graduates & 2 undergraduates also from various schools), 2 Alumni, and 2 Senior Level Administrative Staff. All appointments are confirmed by the University President. The Trustees‘ Special Committee on Investment Responsibility (SCIR) has ranged anywhere from 5 to 12 members. Trustees express interest in serving on the Committee and are approved by the Chair of the full Board of Trustees. Name of committee: Trustees‘ Special Committee on Investment Responsibility (SCIR). and the Advisory Panel on Investment Responsibility & Licensing (APIR-L) Number of meetings held since August 2008: SCIR 5 times/year APIR-L 11+ times/year Name of chair(s) & Position of chair (e.g., administrator, faculty, staff, student): SCIR, Trustee, Goodwin Liu (alumni) APIR-L, Law School Faculty, Rob Daines APIR-L, Core Social Issue Subcommittee: Diversity & Non-discrimination, Faculty, Anat Admati Environmental Sustainability, APIR-L Chair, Law School Faculty, Rob Daines Human Rights, Vice Provost Student Affairs, Sally Dickson Labor, Vice President Business Affairs, Susan Weinstein To whom does the committee report (e.g., Trustee Committee, President, Vice President): SCIR: Full Board of Trustees APIR-L: SCIR, President & Provost Number of administrators on committee: SCIR: None APIR-L: 2 Number of alumni on committee: SCIR: 5 to 8 (all Trustees are alumni) APIR-L: 2 Number of faculty on committee: 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 106

SCIR: None APIR-L: 4 Number of staff on committee: SCIR: None APIR-L: 2 Number of students on committee: SCIR: None APIR-L: 4 Number of trustees on committee: SCIR: 5 to 8 (all Trustees are alumni) APIR-L: None Total number of committee members: SCIR: 5 to 8 ( all Trustees are alumni) APIR-L: 12


3) Please indicate what information about proxy voting records is made available to each of the groups listed under "Your answers" (select all that apply): (a) No information is made available (b) Votes cast on proxy resolutions only by category (and not company specific) (c) Votes cast on proxy resolutions on a company-specific level (d) Votes cast on proxy resolutions on a company-specific level, including the number of shares Stanford answers: A summary of Proxy Voting is included in the Annual APIR-L Report to the President. In the past, a copy of that report was provided to the President, all members of the SCIR and all members of the APIR. With the approval of the President and the establishment of the APIR-L website in 2004, however, both the current and past Annual Report(s) to the President are available to all Stanford Community constituents on the website. The Annual Report provides statistics on the core proxy social issues, the sub-issue within the core area, and the number of companies facing those issues. Additionally, the report includes a summary of which companies faced shareholder social issue resolutions during that year. For example, under the ―Request for Reviews‖ section of the website, one can see the status of the position taken by Stanford in support of shareholder resolutions directed to companies on environmental sustainability and climate change initiatives.

Trustees and senior administrators: d Trustees, senior administrators and other select members of the school community: d All members of the school community including faculty, staff, students and alumni: b The public per open records law: N/A The public: Broad-based information on investment responsibility is available to the general public on the APIR-L website. ‗


4) Where is information about proxy voting records made available? (a) Information is not made available. (b) Information is available at the investment office or similar office on campus. (c) Information is sent to individuals upon request. (d) Information is on the school website with password protection. (e) Information is on the school website and is accessible to the public. Stanford answers: A summary of proxy voting information is available to the Stanford Community (with their Stanford passwords) on the APIR-L website. To the school community: d Proxy voting records on environmental and social resolutions: d Proxy voting records on corporate governance matters: c To the public: Broad-based information on investment responsibility is available to the general public on the APIR-L website. Proxy voting records on environmental and social resolutions: Proxy voting records on corporate governance matters: 5) Please indicate what information about endowment holdings is made available to each of the groups listed under "Your answers" (select all that apply): (a) No information is made available (b) Asset allocation (c) List of external managers (d) List of mutual funds (e) Equity holdings (f) Fixed income holdings (g) Real estate holdings (h) Hedge fund holdings (i) Private equity holdings (j) Venture capital holdings (k) Natural resource holdings (l) Cash (m) Other holdings (please specify) (n) All holdings


Stanford answers: Stanford does not invest directly in individual companies; rather, the University applies Modern Portfolio Theory (MPT) to invest endowment assets by focusing on the performance of domestic and global market asset allocations, including public equity, private equity, absolute return, special situations, real estate, fixed income, and cash. Stanford Management Company, through Stanford‘s Annual Report, publishes the University‘s endowment performance against benchmarks and its peers in asset allocation areas; this report is available on the University website. Stanford‘s endowment holdings are extensive and fluid. Therefore, rather than disclosing individual endowment securities, a recent Chair of the APIR-L stated that the University Community should assume that Stanford could be invested in everything. Thus, concerned Stanford constituents are encouraged throughout the year to submit ―RFRs‖: (a) identifying their concern of ―substantial social injury,‖ the core social issue area (non-discrimination, environment, human rights, laborrelated, or miscellaneous), and any company &/or companies involved; (b) providing background information indicating why the APIR-L should take action; (c) indicating what action they would like Stanford to take; and (d) stating how that action will remediate the asserted injury.

Available to trustees and senior administrators: n

Available to trustees, senior administrators, and other select members of the school community: n

Available to all members of the school community, including faculty, staff, students, and alumni: b

Available to the public per open records law: N/A

Available to the public: b


6) Please indicate where information about endowment holdings is made available to the school community and to the public: (a) Information is not made available. (b) Information is available at the investment office or similar office on campus. (c) Information is sent to individuals upon request. (d) Information is on the school website with password protection. (e) Information is on the school website and is accessible to the public.

Stanford answers:

As stated previously, higher level endowment performance and asset allocation information is made available, although because of the extensive and fluid nature of endowment holdings, specific securities are not identified. To the school community:

Stanford Annual Report; Report from the Stanford Management Company; APIR-L Website; Reports to the SCIR and the APIR-L To the public: Stanford Annual Report; Report from the Stanford Management Company; APIR-L Website 7) Is your school currently invested in any of the following areas? (Please list all that apply.) (a) Renewable energy funds or similar investment vehicles (b) Community development financial institutions or community development loan funds (c) On-campus energy and/or water efficiency projects through the endowment (as an investment and not a payout) (d) None of the above


Stanford answers:

a) Yes: Renewable energy holdings or similar investment vehicles—currently invested. b & c) no d) N/A

8) Is your school currently exploring investment in any of the following areas? (Please list all that apply.) (a) Renewable energy funds or similar investment vehicles (b) Community development financial institutions or community development loan funds (c) On-campus energy and/or water efficiency projects through the endowment (as an investment and not as a payout) (d) None of the above Stanford answers: a) Yes b) and c) No d) N/A

9) Does your school have any investment policy provisions, or use any investment managers, that consider environmental/sustainability factors? (a) No (b) Yes (please describe) (c) Currently under consideration (please describe) Stanford answers: No. Stanford‘s investment policy is to maximize financial return on its investments, so that the University is able to continue pursuing its educational and research mission now and in the future. It addresses Investment Responsibility-related social issues through the mechanisms established under Stanford‘s Statement on Investment Responsibility, as described above.


10) Does your school offer donors the option of directing gifts to an investment fund that considers environmental/sustainability factors? (a) No (b) Yes (please describe) (c) Currently under consideration (please describe) Stanford answer:

No, except to the extent that the Stanford Statement on Investment Responsibility process continually addresses issues related to allegations of substantial social injury in the areas of corporate governance, diversity and non-discrimination, environmental sustainability, human rights, labor-related and miscellaneous other Investment Responsibility-related social issues.

Question 11 is for informational purposes only; responses will NOT be included in the Report Card evaluation process. 11) Please provide total endowment value as of the following dates: 6/30/2008: $22-billion (reported on an annual, not a quarterly, basis) 9/30/2008: 12/31/2008: 3/31/2009: 6/30/2009: may be submitted separately at a later date: not reported until Feb 2010. PLEASE NOTE: Some schools have requested that more detailed descriptions of their sustainability programs be made available to readers of the College Sustainability Report Card. Accordingly, we plan to post the completed surveys on www.GreenReportCard.org as a link from each school's profile. If you would prefer that the full text of your survey not be published, please let us know. (As in previous years, we will continue to publish relevant excerpts in the school profile.) To opt out of online posting of your full survey response, please enter your name and position here: Stanford chooses to opt out. Name: Linda Kimball Title: Manager of Investment Responsibility



Dining Survey ―Stanford Dining is committed to excellence and truly believes students come first and are the reason we are here. Through our extraordinary partnership with student leaders we are creating sustainable dining models which have an effect on sustaining the environment at Stanford and beyond the campus. As part of the world‘s leading research and teaching institution, we must continue to lead the efforts of developing responsible food choices.‖ Eric Montell, Executive Director, Stanford Dining


Instructions: For each "Yes" or "No" question, enter an "X" in the appropriate box. Please provide detailed information (e.g., numbers, descriptions, URLs) when requested. Name: Eric Montell Title: Executive Director, Stanford Dining

1) Total annual food budget: Proprietary financial information withheld for public/website reporting, per Residential & Dining Enterprise policy. This total food budget includes both Stanford Dining and Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries, divisions of Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), which collectively serve more than 4 million meals annually. Stanford Dining operates eight undergraduate dining halls and Schwab Executive Services at the Graduate School of Business. Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries operates five retail locations, Stanford Catering, the Stanford Produce Stand, and the Stanford Guest House. Beginning this year we have broadened our evaluation to include all dining services under the purview of R&DE. LOCALLY GROWN AND PRODUCED FOOD

Note: Geographic location and seasonal availability are taken into account in assessing your response. "Local" is defined as within 150 miles of your campus.

2) Do you have any formal policies pertaining to local purchases?

X -Yes. Please describe and provide URL, if available: Our internal policy is to preferentially purchase locally grown/processed organic foods and we work closely with our direct suppliers as well as our distributors to ensure adequate supplies, to identify additional local growers, and to source seasonal alternatives when appropriate. Although we have a goal of increasing our local purchases year after year by at least 3-5%, we are in the process of folding this, as well as our other goals into a more formal purchasing policy that is informed by the most current science available, that involves input from many food providers across campus, and that incorporates accountability at all levels in our decision making processes. We support our local food purchasing efforts through such events as ―Eat Local Week‖, where we partner with local growers to create awareness and provide awareness through widely


publicized events in our dining halls. For communication examples of our local food programs, please see examples 1-4 in the appendix.

Questions 3-5 pertain to locally grown purchases. 3).From how many local farms or growers do you purchase (excluding on-campus farms/gardens)?

Number from which you purchase directly: We buy locally grown/raised items directly from three (3) farms or growers: Marin Sun Farms Grass-fed Beef Berkeley Farms Milk Clover Stornetta Milk Name and number from which you purchase through a distributor: We buy locally grown/raised items from three (3) distributors: Greenleaf (San Francisco, CA) • 50 – 70 local growers and producers Lee Ray Tarantino/Fresh Point (San Francisco, CA) • 81 local growers and producers Alba Organics (Salinas, CA) • 30+ local growers and producers 4) How much do you spend annually on purchasing food that was grown or raised locally? Proprietary financial information withheld for public/website reporting, per Residential & Dining Enterprise policy


5) Please list foods you purchase that are grown or raised locally (e.g., fresh fruits, vegetables, meat, milk, fish, honey, maple syrup; foods that are processed locally should be listed in question 8): Grass-fed, pasture-raised meat from Marin Sun Farms, non-fat organic milk from Clover Stornetta, other milk from Berkeley Farms, organic produce from ALBA Organics, fresh produce from LRT, fresh produce from Greenleaf, Lundberg Rice from Palo Alto Egg, and organic and cage free eggs from Glaum Farm Eggs. Questions 6-8 pertain to locally produced and/or processed items. 6) From how many local processors do you purchase? Number from which you purchase directly: We buy locally processed items directly from twenty-one (21) processors, and have noted which of them are also locally owned: Berkeley Farms CA Smart Foods City Baking, locally owned Dreyer‘s Facciola Fuki Sushi Marin Sun Farms, locally owned Metropolis Baking, locally owned Palo Alto Baking, locally owned Pacific Fresh Peet‘s Coffee Ricks Ice Cream, locally owned Roma Sugar Bowl Baking Bassian Farms, locally owned 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 117

Barefoot Coffee Roasters, locally owned Evergood Fine Foods, locally owned City Baking, locally owned House of Bagels, locally owned Indian Spice Company, locally owned The Box Lunch Company, locally owned Number from which you purchase through a distributor; please specify name and location of distributor: We buy locally processed items from three (3) main distributors: US Foodservice (San Francisco, CA) • 32 local processors Palo Alto Egg Company (Palo Alto, CA) • 17 local processors UNFI (Rocklin,CA) • 8 local processors 7) How much do you spend annually on purchasing food that was processed locally?

Proprietary financial information withheld for public/website reporting, per Residential & Dining Enterprise policy


8) Please list items you purchase that are processed locally (e.g., bread, granola, ice cream, baked goods, yogurt, and cheese): Yogurt, Ice Cream, Seasonings, Tortillas, Dough, Baked Goods, Cheeses, Some Spices, Tofu, Some Sausage, Poultry, Some Beef, Chips, Tomato Paste, Applesauce, Raisins, All Milk, and Baked Breads. 9) Do you purchase milk from a local dairy? X -Yes. Please provide name of dairy and location: 100% of our milk comes from local dairies, including Berkeley Farms, based in Hayward, CA and Clover Stornetta, based in Petaluma, CA. 10) Do you source any food from an on-campus farm or garden? X - Yes. Please describe source and amount: We source organically grown produce from the Stanford Community Farm, which is a 1.5 acre plot of land situated on campus. In addition, six (6) of the dining halls have student managed gardens that vary in size from 20 sq ft to 300 sq ft. In the fall of 2008, Stanford hired a full-time Farm Educator who, apart from teaching courses in sustainable agriculture, has increased the productivity of existing growing space and is in the process of establishing a larger organic production farm on campus. If approved, the production farm would become an important additional educational tool for the student body, as well as a substantially greater source of food grown on-campus.

11) Do you participate in a farm-to-school program? X - Yes. Please describe program: Education and awareness are very important components of our sustainable food programs at Stanford as we continue to align our work with the core academic mission of the University and to educate future leaders about the impact of their food choices and the importance of sustainable agriculture. This has translated into direct relationships with local farmers, such as ALBA Organics and Marin Sun Farms. Through these relationships, we take our chefs to visit local farms and invite local farmers to participate in educational events in our dining halls. We also employ a full-time Sustainable Foods Program Coordinator, who connects with local farmers and


brings additional education and awareness into the dining halls, as well as a full-time Farm Educator who teaches hands-on organic farming methods to students. ORGANIC AND SUSTAINABLY PRODUCED FOOD 12) Do you have any formal policies pertaining to the purchase of organic and/or sustainably produced food?

X -Yes. Please describe and provide URL, if available: Our internal policy is to increase our total food purchases from organic sources, or those that are sustainably produced, on a period over period basis. We are also constantly seeking and evaluating new suppliers of organically produced food with the goal of forming direct, valueadded partnerships with the producers themselves. Although we have a goal of increasing our organic purchases year after year by at least 3-5%, we are in the process of folding this, as well as our other goals into a more formal purchasing policy that is informed by the most current science available, that involves input from many food providers across campus, and that incorporates accountability at all levels in our decision making processes. We generally support our organic and sustainably produced food program in conjunction with our local food program. We also promote and provide education specifically about sustainably produced food though our ―Eat Well‖ program, as well as through a co-sponsored event called the ―Environmental Faculty Dinner Series‖, where we invite world-famous environmental faculty to join us in intimate conversations over dinner in our dining halls. For communication examples of such events, please see examples 5-7 in the appendix.

13) Do you purchase organically grown or produced food?

X - Yes. Please list items: We purchase the following organic items: fresh produce, milk, soy milk, yogurt, grass-fed beef, beef and poultry, rice, peanut butter, tea, fresh juice, and shelled eggs.


14) How much do you spend annually on organically grown or produced food? Proprietary financial information withheld for public/website reporting, per Residential & Dining Enterprise policy

For questions 15-19, please indicate percentage based on annual dollar amount spent. 15) Do you purchase cage-free eggs and/or confinement-free meat products?

X - Yes. Please indicate (repeat for each product). 27.8% cage free eggs 9.2 % confinement free beef 1.6% confinement free poultry

16) Do you purchase any grass-fed animal products? X - Yes. Please indicate (repeat for each product).

4.1% Grass Fed Beef Patties 3.9% Grass Fed Lamb


17) Do you purchase hormone- and antibiotic-free meat? X - Yes. Please indicate (repeat for each product).

Proprietary financial information withheld for public/website reporting, per Residential & Dining Enterprise policy

18) Do you purchase hormone- and antibiotic-free dairy products? X - Yes. Please indicate (repeat for each product). Proprietary financial information withheld for public/website reporting, per Residential & Dining Enterprise policy.


19) Do you purchase seafood that meets Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch guidelines or Marine Stewardship Council standards? X - Yes. Please indicate. 76% - Percentage purchased that meets guidelines. Please list guidelines used: We follow the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Guidelines Best Choices and Good Alternatives; 76% of our total seafood purchases meet these guidelines and we are moving towards a goal of purchasing a 100% from the Best or Good categories for the upcoming 20092010 academic year. In the fall of 2008, we widely promoted and provided education about the importance and implications of seafood purchasing/consumption through an event called ―Seafood Sustainability Week‖, which was held in partnership with the Culinary Institute of America, Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute, and the Monterey Bay Aquarium. The event was kicked off with a panel discussion that included world-class faculty, fisheries experts, and authors, as well as cooking demonstrations that included education about the sustainability of the dishes prepared. For communication examples of this event, please see examples 8-10 in the appendix.

20) Do you offer specifically labeled vegan entrees on a daily, weekly, or other regularly scheduled basis? X - Yes. Please specify number of options and the frequency with which they are offered: In addition to a full stocked salad bar, we also offer at every lunch and dinner period hot and cold vegetarian dishes and meat-less entrees.

21) Please list and give percentages for any other sustainably produced food items you purchase that are not included above:


FAIR TRADE PRODUCTS

22) Do you purchase Fair Trade Certified coffee? X- Yes. Please describe:

Proprietary financial information withheld for public/website reporting, per Residential & Dining Enterprise policy 23) Do you purchase other Fair Trade Certified food products?

X - Yes. Please indicate (repeat for each product). Proprietary financial information withheld for public/website reporting, per Residential & Dining Enterprise policy DISHWARE AND ECO-FRIENDLY INCENTIVES 24) Please indicate which of following your university-operated/contracted dining facilities offers. [ ] Disposable dishware [ ] Only reusable dishware [X] Reusable and disposable dishware Our dining halls only use reusable dishware (melamine and china) and all retail cafes use disposable (compostable) dishware. 25) If you offer disposables, please indicate materials used (check all that apply). [X] Plastic or polystyrene [X] Postconsumer recycled content [X] Biodegradable/compostable [ ] Other Description (optional): Our biodegradable products are made from sugar cane bagasse, potato starch, corn starch and paper. All of our retail cafes offer compostable, recycled content, and recyclable serviceware to 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 124

the fullest extent possible. 26) Do your dining facilities offer discounts or cash incentives to individuals using reusable dishware, bringing a bag, or bringing reusable containers? X - Yes. Please describe: We offer a discount for using your own mug or water bottle at all cafes, as well as a discount for bringing your own bag to the produce stand. We also offered every meal plan participant a free canteen to promote the reduction of disposable food containers. For a communication example of this promotion, please see example 11 in the appendix.

27) Do your dining facilities use any polystyrene products (i.e., Styrofoam)? X - No FOOD COMPOSTING AND WASTE DIVERSION 28) Do your dining facilities compost preconsumer food scraps? X - Yes. Please indicate the proportion of dining facilities that run preconsumer compost programs (e.g. two out of five dining facilities) and, if available, the combined annual tonnage composted. [100%] Proportion of dining facilities that run preconsumer compost programs.

In 2008, 1,300 tons of both pre-consumer and post-consumer compost were collected campus wide according to Peninsula Sanitary Service Inc. We do not distinguish between pre-consumer and post-consumer compost as they are collected together; however, 100% of our dining facilities run pre-consumer compost programs, and of the 1,300 tons collected, 43% or 560 tons of collected compost can be attributed to the dining halls (excluding our auxiliary services that also practice pre-consumer compost programs). In an effort to decrease the total amount of preconsumer waste generated by our facilities, we will be piloting a food waste tracing system in several of our dining halls in the upcoming year.


29) Do your dining facilities compost postconsumer food scraps? X - Yes. Please indicate the proportion of dining facilities that run postconsumer compost programs (e.g. two out of five dining facilities) and, if available, the combined annual tonnage composted.

[100%] Proportion of dining facilities that run postconsumer compost programs.

100% of our dining hall operations (seven total), Schwab Executive Dining Services, and three (3) out of five (5) retail cafes compost post-consumer food scraps.

[] Annual tonnage of postconsumer compost.

See notes from question 28 regarding pre-consumer and post-consumer compost. 30) Do your dining facilities donate excess food to a food bank, soup kitchen, or shelter, etc.? X - Yes. Please describe: Yes, Stanford Dining works with the student group SPOON (Stanford Project on Hunger) to provide all salvageable leftovers to a local shelter, the Palo Alto Opportunity Center. In 2008-09, SPOON donated over 14,000 lbs of food to the Opportunity Center from the entire campus (including SD, SHA, Faculty Club, and events). For more information, see: http://hunger.stanford.edu.

31) Do your dining facilities have a trayless dining program? X – Sometimes on specific days, on certain occasions, or in specific locations. Please describe: In 2008-2009 we encouraged students to participate in a voluntary trayless program as part of our ―Love Food, Hate Waste‖ campaign in conjunction with reducing the size of our trays and plates. Along with student groups, we issued a trayless dining survey and received input from over 400 students to better understand and to incorporate their dietary needs in our residential dining program. Using the results of this survey, we have decided to pilot a trayless program in


two dining halls in the upcoming year. We will monitor pre- and post-consumer food waste from all halls as well as student satisfaction to determine the effectiveness of this program.

[ ] Yes--standard practice. Please describe program including date started and, if available, data on reduced food waste or water consumption: 32) Please tell us about any other steps your dining facilities have taken to reduce waste (e.g., food waste auditing, recycling used cooking oil for biodiesel production): Stanford Dining implemented a ―Love Food, Hate Waste‖ campaign in 2008-09 to encourage students and employees to actively participate in reducing food waste. We reduced plate sizes as well as food portions, implemented a voluntary trayless campaign, and hosted a week-long ―Love Food, Hate Waste‖ Competition between the dining halls to raise awareness and reduce food waste on campus. During this competition, student volunteers and employees stood by tray returns and talked with students about the importance of reducing food waste and measured food waste per person at each dining hall. All used cooking oil from our dining halls is picked up by a local non-profit, SF Biofuels, and turned into biodiesel. We also support as many ―Zero Waste‖ events as possible in our dining halls. For more information about our ―Love Food, Hate Waste‖ program, as well as our trayless programming and other efforts, please follow this link: For communication examples of our “Love Food, Hate Waste”, “Voluntary Trayless” and other programs please see examples 12-18 in the appendix.

RECYCLING OF TRADITIONAL MATERIALS 33) Please indicate which traditional materials your dining facilities recycle (check all that apply). [ ] None [X] Aluminum [X] Cardboard [X] Glass [X] Paper [ ] Plastics (all) [X] Plastics (some) [ ] Other. Please list: 34) Are recycling receptacles located throughout dining locations? X - Yes. Please describe:


We have mixed paper bins, bottle and cans bins and plastics recycling bins at all locations. 35) What is the dining services' current waste-diversion rate (the percentage of recyclable waste diverted from traditional disposal)? While we are currently unable to accurately capture the waste diversion rate from dining services specifically, the overall campus average is 64%. AFFILIATIONS Questions 36-37 are for informational purposes only; responses will NOT be included in the Report Card evaluation process. 36) Indicate if your dining services are: [] Contracted. Please describe: [X] School operated. Please describe: Stanford Dining and Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliary Services are divisions of Residential & Dining Enterprises (R&DE), which serves more than 4 million meals annually. Stanford Dining operates eight undergraduate dining halls and Schwab Executive Services at the Graduate School of Business. Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries operates five retail locations, Stanford Catering, the Stanford Organic Produce Stand, and the Stanford Guest House. [] Other. Please describe: 37) Is the dining services director, or another dining services staff person, a member of any campus-wide environmental/sustainability initiatives or committees at your school? X - Yes. Please describe: Eric Montell, Executive Director of Stanford Dining, is the Chair of the Sustainability Working Team (SWT) for Food and Dining on campus and participates in the monthly, campus-wide Sustainability Working Group (SWG) which brings together representatives from all 10 SWTs. The full-time Sustainable Foods Coordinator also helps Eric chair the Food and Dining SWT and attends the SWG. Eric Montell has also participated in the community as an invited judge for the Acterra Business Environmental Awards for the past two years. Stanford Dining received Acterra‘s highest award for business sustainability in 2007. Additional Information: Communication example appendix, see below. For more information, please visit to the Stanford Dining Sustainable Food System website: http://dining.stanford.edu/sustainability 2008-2009 Sustainable Stanford, Page 128

APPENDIX: College Sustainability Report Card 2010 | Stanford University | Dining Survey Communication Example 1

CALIFORNIA SALAD BAR We believe the most flavorful and nutritious food is grown in our local region. Buying produce locally supports local farmers and the food they produce. The “California Salad Bar” takes into account the regional seasonality of food by identifying which food on the salad bar is grown locally, regionally and globally.

PRODUCE

GROWER/REGION

MILES FROM STANFORD

Kiwi Spring Mix Nappa Cabbage Watermelon Radish Red Onion Red Cabbage Gold & Chiogga Beets Broccoli Cauliflower Navel Oranges Carrots Snap peas Mushrooms Asparagus Little Gem Lettuce Romanesco

Aptos Kiwi Farm - Aptos Happy Boy - Watsonville Happy Boy - Watsonville Coke Farms - San Juan Bautista Foster - Hollister Foster - Hollister ALBA - Salinas ALBA - Salinas Bunny Organic - Salinas Old Turtle Ranch - Salinas ALBA, Colorful Harvest - Salinas Mann’s - Salinas Monterey Nunes - Sacramento Delta Babe Farms - Santa Maria Valley Beach Street - Santa Maria Valley

50 59 59 61 65 65 78 78 78 78 78 78 85 90 250 250

Ruby Red Grapefruit Red & Green Leaf Romaine

Sunworld - Riverside Oceanmist - Coachella Oceanmist - Coachella

413 488 488

Tomatoes Mexico Honeydew Mexico moving to Costa Rica Watermelon, Cantaloupe Mexico, Costa Rica Bananas Costa Rica Pineapple Pacific Islands FEATURED PRODUCE: MULTI-COLORED CARROTS

To read more about local purchasing at Stanford Dining visit

http://dining.stanford.edu

1200 1200/3000 1200/3000 3000 3000


eatlocal WHAT

IS “EAT LOCAL”? We believe the most flavorful and nutritious food is grown in our local region. Buying produce locally supports local farmers and the food they produce. The “Eat Local” salad bar takes into account the regional seasonality of food by identifying which food on the salad bar is grown locally, regionally and globally. We hope this information will help students make informed choices about the produce they choose to eat from the salad bar.

WHY “EAT LOCAL? By eating local food, you will help to ensure that local community farmers are supported. Today’s large agri-business food system is highly globalized and often does not take into account the seasonality of food. Most food travels more than 1500 miles from farmer to consumer. At Stanford Dining, we are working towards reducing the distance your food travels before it reaches you plate. Local food is more flavorful and nutritious as it is picked at the height of ripeness.

WHY

DO WE PURCHASE FOOD FROM OUTSIDE OUR REGION? Of course, not all food is available locally. Local produce varies by season and growing region. Fruits and vegetables that are out of season locally are purchased from farther away to maintain the variety of produce that students request. It is important to recognize the negative environmental and health impact that occurs when food travels around the globe to maintain this variety. Food that travels from farther away uses more non-renewable resources than food that that is from our local region. By choosing local food you are also choosing to improve the health of the environment.

HOW

YOU CAN SHOW YOUR SUPPORT? We believe offering local seasonal food on the salad bar is the right thing to do. As students, when you choose to eat local salad bar items you are indicating to us that you prefer local food that is fresh, healthy and in season. Let your dining manager know what you think of this program and if you find it to be an important part of your meal plan provide feedback through the “Let us Know feature” on the dining hompage.

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Mushrooms Kiwi Spring Mix Red Onion Carrots

Pacific Coast- Pescadero, CA Aptos Kiwi Farm - Aptos, CA Happy Boy - Watsonville, CA Foster - Hollister, CA Bonita Farms - Santa Maria Valley, CA

31.5 50 59 65 234

Beets, Chiogga Celery Radish Green Leaf Red Leaf

Cal "O" - Bakersfield, CA Bonita Farms - Oxnard, CA Boscovitch - Oxnard, CA OceanMist - Coachella, CA Oceanmist - Coachella, CA

261 346 346 489 489

Tomatoes Pineapple Bananas Canteloupe Watermelon

Florida/Mexico Hawaii Costa Rica Mexico/Costa Rica Mexico/Costa Rica

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Please visit http://dining.stanford.edu for more information

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SUNDAY, MARCH 2

MARCH 2ND - 6TH MONDAY, MARCH 3

TUESDAY, MARCH 4

WEDNESDAY, MARCH 5

THURSDAY, MARCH 6

DINING

Babe Farms Student Gardeners

DINING

Marin-Sun Farms ALBA

Hopkins Seafood Costarella Seafood Babe Farms Student Gardeners

ALBA Student Gardeners

Lundberg Rice Student Gardeners

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DINING

CAFF Hopkins Seafood

Hopkins Seafood Costarella Seafood

A week-long celebration of local, seasonal foods from surrounding farms, ranches, dairies, and fisheries. Come to taste and learn about the flavors that come from our local “foodshed.” Eat a Northern California meal Meet the farmers who grow your food – learn about their practices and philosophies Meet student gardeners – taste their harvest & learn about your dorm garden Learn all about the benefits of local, sustainable food

Learn more about sustainable food at Stanford at

http://dining.stanford.edu

Stanford Dining is a division of Residential & Dining Enterprises


Stanford Dining is proud to support local farmers Our commitment to local purchasing supports the local community, reduces energy use, and protects resources. we are happy to provide you with sustainable food choices.

Berkeley Farms

rBST Free

www.berkeleyfarms.com

Marin Sun Farms

Organic, Grass-Fed Beef

www.marinsunfarms.com

Glaum Eggs

Cage Free Eggs

www.glaumeggranch.com

Petaluma Poultry

Free Range, Antibiotic and Hormone Free Chicken

www.petalumapoultry.com

Clover Stornetta

Organic Dairy

www.cloverstornetta.com

Costarella Seafood

Wild Pacific Salmon

www.costarellaseafoods.com

SUSTAINABLE MEAT & DAIRY Visit http://eatgreen.stanford.edu for more information Stanford Dining is a division of Residential & Dining Enterprises


eatWell Fresh Healthy Sustainable

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At Stanford Dining, diners will find organically grown produce, humanely raised pastured beef, cage free eggs, organic milk and sustainable seafood. Diners are provided with vibrant, flavorful, wholesome, sustainable food that allows customers the nourishing menu selections which support sustainability and healthy lifestyles. Stanford Dining is known and recognized for passionately celebrating great tasting, high quality food and dedicated to sustaining the environment. The chefs seek out seasonal food located within a 150 miles range of the growing region. Food is sourced at the peak of ripeness, appearance, and taste. The chefs work with the highest quality ingredients and prepare them just in time, right in front of the customers. Stanford Dining promotes safe, wholesome food that is even grown on the campus! From the student-run community Farm to the six organic herb and vegetable gardens at each dining hall, the chefs consistently use the best local products. Stanford Dining promotes vegetarian and vegan meal selections as vegetables require less energy to produce. When fish is offered it comes from sustainable fish supplies that follow the Monterey Bay Seafood Watch. When buying food grown from farther away, Stanford Dining sources products that are certified as Fair-Trade. Bulk containers are used for condiments and individually wrapped items, such as ketchup, mayo, mustard, mints, salt, pepper or sugar packets are discouraged. Sustainable table centerpieces are utilized– such as potted plants or local flowers. All of the waste oil from the dining halls is converted to bio-diesel. Compostable utensils, plates and cutlery are used for meals-to-go. The food scraps and compostables are collected (1.2 million pounds annual), sent to a composting facility and returned to be used on the campus as compost in the gardens and around the campus. Well-labeled signs by compost, trash and recycling bins educate diners about waste reduction and how to sort their waste. Stanford Dining encourages, educates and involves diners in increasing sustainable practices through Eat Local dinners and speaker sessions in the dining halls with the growers and producers of the food that it offered. Each week, a Stanford Dining sponsored, student run farmers market features local produce from the student gardens for sale to the campus community. Stanford Dining’s partnership with students, small family farmers, ranchers and producers ensures the health of the environment and local community, while reducing the environmental impact in the process. In 2004, Stanford Dining became the nation’s first university dining service to be certified as a green business. Stanford Dining has received numerous sustainable awards including PG&E’s Leadership in Applying Green Building Design (2006), Acterra’s Business Environmental Award for Sustainability (2007) and an “A” rating for Food and Recycling on the Sustainable Endowments Institute’s 2007 College Sustainability Report Card. In 2008, Stanford Dining staff judged and determined Acterra’s Sustainability Award winner.

STANFORD DINING “COMMITTED TO EXCELLENCE” A division of Residential & Dining Enterprises


Environmental Faculty DINNER SERIES Have an engaging, intimate conversation with world-famous environmental faculty while eating delicious, sustainable food.

Dinner with Dr. Steve Schneider Wednesday, Jan. 28th from 6:00 p.m. - 7:15 p.m. Ricker Dining Steve Schneider is the Melvin and Joan Lane Professor of Interdisciplinary Environmental Studies and Professor in Department of Biology. He has won a MacArthur Fellowship and has contributed extensively to the Nobel Peace Prize winning Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC). His research focuses on ecological and economic consequences of climate change, as well as impacts and key vulnerabilities of climate change.

Space is limited and you must RSVP ahead of time. RSVP to Bill Anderegg: [email protected]

The Charles F. Riddell Fund



FACULTY SP E A K E R SE RIE S “Learning about Sustainable Seafood in the global market, Can YOU make a difference?” PANEL DISCUSSION EVENT WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2008 WILBUR DINING EAST 7:00p.m. – 8:00p.m. Seating is limited! Register online NOW at

http://dining.stanford.edu/seafood Moderated by Stanford Faculty

Panelist Mike Sutton

Meg Caldwell, J.D.

Vice President & Director of Center for the Future of the Oceans Monterey Bay Aquarium

Director of the Center for Ocean Solutions at the Woods Institute for the Environment

Panelist Taras Grescoe

Panelist Dr. Christopher R. Loss, Ph.D, A.O.S.

Panelist Randy Rice

Award-winning author of Bottomfeeder: How to Eat Ethically in a World of Vanishing Seafood

Chair for Menu Research and Development of The Culinary Institute of America at Greystone

Seafood Technical Program Director for Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute

Supported by

The Charles F. Riddell Fund

Stanford Dining and Stanford Hospitality & Auxiliaries are divisions of Residential & Dining Enterprises


STANFORD

SEAFOOD SUSTAINABILITY WEEK NOVEMBER 10-14, 2008 MONDAY

TUESDAY

WEDNESDAY

THURSDAY

ON THE DINNER MENU AT EACH DINING HALL

GRILLED SALMON CAKES WITH CABBAGE SLAW

CURRIED VEGETABLES WITH ROASTED HALIBUT AND GREEN PAPAYA RELISH

MOROCCAN SPICED BLACK COD WITH ALMOND MINT COUSCOUS

SEARED SALMON WITH PAD THAI NOODLES

FISHERY INFORMATION

Wild caught Silverbrite Salmon from Alaska.

Hook and line wild caught from the coast of Yakutat, Alaska.

Long line wild caught from the coast of South East Alaska.

Wild caught Sockeye Salmon from Alaska.

SERVED AT EACH DINING HALL SPECIAL EVENTS

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WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2008 AT WILBUR DINING 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. Panel Discussion Event* in Wilbur Dining East “Learning About Sustainable Seafood in a global market, Can YOU make a difference?” *Seating is Limited! Register online now at: http://dining.stanford.edu/seafood THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2008 AT ANNENBERG AUDITORIUM 7:00 p.m. “Bottomfeeding: The Ethics of Eating Down the Food Chain in an Era of Industrialized Seafood” with TARAS GRESCOE, award-winning author of Bottomfeeder: How to Eat Ethically in a World of Vanishing Seafood Sponsored by the Bowen H. McCoy Family Center for Ethics in Society at Stanford

LOOK FOR SPECIAL SUSTAINABLE SEAFOOD OPTIONS AT ALL STANFORD HOSPITALITY & AUXILIARIES LOCATIONS.

160 BLDG. 160 @ BLDG. @



AMARANTH CRUSTED

MONTEREY BAY AQUARIUM SEAFOOD WATCH CARD

SCALLOP

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WARM TOMATO KALAMATA OLIVE RELISH

SEA SCALLOPS KING CRAB

Remember to always ask these questions and check your Seafood Watch Card!

Is it Farmed or Wild-Caught? Where is it from? How was it transported?

Wild-Caught Alaska Trucked

More information on the Sea Scallops: Two kinds of scallops can be found on the market: the wild-caught, marshmallow-sized “sea scallop” (also known as “the giant scallop”) and the much smaller, farmed “bay scallop.” Sea scallops are known as hotate when prepared for sushi. Although populations in the mid-Atlantic have been overfished in the past, sea scallop populations from the mid-Atlantic up to Canada are currently considered healthy and abundant. Source: Monterey Bay Aquarium seafoodwatch.org


SUSTAINABLE SUSHI During Sustainable Seafood Week, Nov 10-14 2008, we are offering only sushi which meets the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch Card’s “Best” or “Good” Category for sustainable seafood.

Our sustainable seafood sushi options include:

Surimi/Imitation Crab (Wild-Caught Pollock) Sake/Salmon (Wild-Caught from Alaska) Wherever you eat seafood, ask the following questions, it makes a difference:

- Where is the seafood from? - Is it farmed or wild-caught? - How was it caught? Please take a new Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch SUSHI card to keep in your wallet. Order seafood that is on the Green or Yellow lists and avoid the Red list. Your choices matter. For more information, visit seafoodwatch.org



Welcome to STANFORD DINING! Meal Plan participants, swipe your card and get a FREE ‘EatWell’ Canteen. Use this container instead of disposables and decrease your carbon footprint. Bring it into any Stanford Hospitality & Auxilaries’ Retail Cafe

(including Union Square at Tresidder, The Axe and Palm at Old Union, Olives at Bldg.160, and The Cafe in the Alumni Building)

and get a $.25 discount on any cold beverage!



This is a Event In addition to any food scraps, all of your plates, utensils, cups and napkins are made from natural sources and are compostable. Please place everything in the labeled compost bins.

Where are the compostables sent?

Compostable material is taken by PSSI to the Newby Island Composting Facility in Milpitas, CA. This large-scale composting allows us to compost all food scraps, including meat and cooked food, as well as any certified compostable containers. We then get the compost back to use in gardens and landscaping on campus.

What are compostables made of?

A variety of natural materials, most commonly bioplastics and bagasse: • Bioplastics can be made from corn, potatoes, tapioca and other crops. The clear plastic, or PLA (PolyLactic Acid), that is the most common bioplastic, is a product made from corn-starch, with a look and feel like petroleum based plastic. Utensils are often made from potatoes, like Spudware. •

The paper-like takeout containers are made from Bagasse, or sugar cane fiber pulp left after the juice has been extracted from the sugar cane stalk. Bagasse is normally seen as a waste product, and is often burned thereby causing air pollution.


Methane, a greenhouse gas that is about 20 times more potent than carbon dioxide is released into the atmosphere from food waste decomposing in landfills.

If we eliminated food waste, the climate change equivalent would be like taking 1 in 5 cars off the road.

27% of the food produced for human consumption in the U.S. is thrown out as waste.

Recovering only 5% of U.S. food waste would represent one day's worth of food for four million people.

Each person in the United States throws away approximately 4.5 pounds of waste each day.

The amount of usable food in landfills costs Americans $50 million each year.

27% of the food produced for human consumption in the U.S. is thrown out as waste.

Recovering only 5% of U.S. food waste would represent one day's worth of food for four million people.


Dish Amnesty 2009

Reduce waste by returning any dishes, cups, or silverware from residence rooms and lounges. Thank you!



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How can you help?

Take only what you can eat - Remember, you can always go back for more!

eatWell Fresh Healthy Sustainable

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Love Food, Hate Waste Competition

CONGRATULATIONS FLORENCE MOORE DINING! for creating the least amount of food waste per person during the Food Waste Competition!

DINING Food from the dining halls will be donated to the Palo Alto Opportunity Center in honor of the students and staff of FloMo Dining.

How did your hall compare? Dining Hall

1. 2. 3. 4. 5. 6. 7.

Average/Person/Meal

Florence Moore Dining Stern Dining Ricker Dining Branner Dining Manzanita Dining Wilbur Dining Lakeside Dining

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The competition is over, but food waste is still an issue. Please continue to take only what you can eat and to scrape your plates into the compost bin.

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The GREEN CAMPUS PROGRAM and STANFORD DINING are proud to expand the “Flip the Switch” lighting conservation campaign to all Student Dining Halls. We have audited all of the dining halls to determine when sunlight is available, and will be using additional lighting only as necessary.

Natural daylighting has been proven to increase productivity, to facilitate learning, and to therapeutically benefit wellness, so we encourage you to enjoy the nice weather outside. Enjoy the sun and your meal, knowing that our Dining Halls are conserving energy and saving the planet.

We value your feedback! If you have any questions or comments please let your Dining Hall Manager know. You can also email us at [email protected] or [email protected].

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