Fueling A Sustainable Future
Tulane Hospitality is committed to reducing our environmental impact and incorporating ecologically sound, socially responsible practices in everything we do.
Our Collective Responsibility
At Tulane Hospitality, we’re committed to making a positive impact on campus and the community by focusing on responsible sourcing, reducing food waste, and offering nutritious meals made with responsible practices. From supporting local partners to making thoughtful choices in our dining operations, we’re working every day to build a more sustainable future. And you can be a part of the effort, too!
We collaborate closely with Tulane University's Office of Sustainability to reach our shared goals to implement more environmentally friendly, sustainable campus dining.
See below for more information about our exciting sustainability initiatives and programs and to find out more about how you can help support our people and planet.
Meet Your Sustainability Manager
Our full-time on-site Sustainability Manager works directly with the culinary team, operations managers, student experience team, and sourcing partners to optimize our practices and find new ways for you to get involved.
Hi, I'm Emily!
As the Sustainability Manager for Tulane Hospitality, I use the guiding principles of Aramark’s Be Well Do Well sustainability strategy along with our partnership with the Tulane Office of Sustainability to promote more sustainable food service practices across campus.
Whether it’s in our residential dining halls, retail locations, or campus catering, I work closely with the entire Aramark team, Tulane University staff and faculty, and the student body to lead initiatives that reduce and divert waste, improve energy efficiency, and incorporate locally grown and harvested food.
I’m a proud alumna of Centenary College of Louisiana and a lifelong resident of south Louisiana. In my free time, I love to read and cook using locally grown produce and fresh Gulf seafood.
Check Out Current Sustainability Initiatives—Happening Daily!
Together, we can fuel a culture of sustainable practices.
Prioritizing Planetary Health
Pursuing big goals requires dedication, problem solving, and planning. We use the four topics below to guide our efforts when putting sustainable practices into action on our path to net zero emissions.
Source Sustainably
We source products that meet our high standards for protection of people, animals, biodiversity, and the environment. We adopt responsible, ethical, and inclusive sourcing practices that benefit our local and global economies, the community we serve, and our planet.
Minimize Food Waste
We reduce food waste by focusing on prevention, recovery, and recycling. Our dining locations track food waste using a variety of methods, enabling us to make better decisions about what to purchase and how much to prepare.
Embed Circularity
By redesigning operations with circularity in mind, we reduce consumption of single-use plastics and other disposables, and expand opportunities to reuse, recycle, and compost.
Operate Efficiently
Through efficient operational practices, we conserve water and energy, and reduce fuel consumption. Our proactive efforts aim to optimize resources without compromising our hospitality standards.
Climate Friendly Menus
Offering more plant-forward and lower carbon menu items supports the planet and the health and wellness of our students.
