Stanford issues first bond in U.S. higher education based on rigorous environmental stewardship and social responsibility standards

Stanford has issued bonds in the emerging ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) investment category to fund the university's work to tackle environmental challenges and promote access and inclusion. The projects Stanford will finance with the bonds support health equity, improve access to housing, and sustain the University's equity and diversity goals while reducing GHG emissions that exceed internationally recognized climate action goals.