Sustainability

We prioritize sourcing seafood from suppliers who are committed to maintaining healthy marine life and ecosystems, while also respecting workers and communities. All of our canned tuna comes from fisheries aligned with our Sustainable Seafood Policy, ensuring ethical sourcing practices. We are dedicated to increase our purchasing within the Monterey Bay Aquarium Seafood Watch and pledged in 2021 to prioritize species verified as Responsibly Harvested by the Gulf of Maine Research Institute (GMRI) across the New England region. Through our partnerships and intentional sourcing standards we are able to serve up the finest fish while actively promoting the health of ocean ecosystems!

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!