Stanford disappoints critics of fossil fuel donations by hiring PR firm with big oil ties

University hires Brunswick Group amid anger from campus organizers at its sustainability school's funding

Stanford University's sustainability school has hired a public relations firm to address potential reputational challenges" amid concern from campus activists over the institution's extensive ties with fossil fuel companies.

However, that PR firm, the Brunswick Group, has itself faced criticism for working with oil and gas companies, disappointing the university's climate advocates. Brunswick says it is vital to engage with companies in the most complex sectors to decarbonize".