WEBINAR: How to Measure & Reduce Scope 3 PGS Emissions in Higher Education

WEBINAR

How to Measure & Reduce Scope 3 PGS Emissions in Higher Education

For higher education sustainability and procurement officers: June 2, 2026, 1-2:30PM PT

Purchased goods and services (PGS) are often the largest and least understood source of emissions in higher education. This webinar discussed how institutions are using purchasing data to identify high-impact opportunities, prioritize action, and engage suppliers without waiting for perfect information. Developed specifically for sustainability and procurement professionals in higher education, this session brought together practitioners actively working on Scope 3 PGS challenges across campuses today.

SPEAKERS

Hear from leaders tackling this subject today

Our webinar panel consisted of higher education leaders actively working on Scope 3 purchased goods and services (PGS) emissions today. They shared how institutions are measuring emissions, prioritizing action, and engaging procurement teams and suppliers to drive meaningful progress.

• Alex Frank, Project Portfolio Manager, Office of Sustainability, University of Wisconsin-Madison
• Marilyn Ostergren, Energy and Sustainability Specialist, University of Washington Sustainability
• Moira Zbella, Director of Responsible Purchasing, Stanford University

B&D’s sustainability expert, Kevin Laycock, was our moderator. Get to know Kevin HERE and his work on energy and sustainability.