Sustainability

Low carbon Coolfood Meals are healthy, delicious choices that have a lower impact on the planet. Coolfood meals have at least 38% lower carbon emissions than the average meal. Switching from a hamburger to a Coolfood Meal once week, for a year, would save greenhouse gas emissions that are equivalent to four flights from NYC to London. Look for the Coolfood badge on the menu to reduce your impact today!

Here are a few of the things we’re doing on campus to manage our environmental performance:

• SMU Hospitality has partnered with Moonshot Compost to tackle food waste and grow a greener campus. This visionary initiative showcases the university's dedication to sustainability and responsible environmental practices. The collaboration with Moonshot Compost has enabled the establishment of cutting-edge composting at Umphrey Lee Dining Hall and Arnold Dining Commons, propelling SMU's leadership in sustainable practices. Through these strong partnerships, Southern Methodist University's composting program not only minimizes organic waste on campus but also serves as an inspiring model for other institutions and communities to embrace environmentally conscious solutions. We are proud to nurture the Hilltop by composting for a sustainable future.

Promoting planetary health on our path to net zero emissions. Review our Environmental, Social, Governance site for more information!