PRACTICING WHAT WE PREACH
Sustainability at Wake Forest is lived across campus — through renewable energy commitments, responsible dining and sourcing, and a culture of waste reduction and resource stewardship. As part of this university-wide ecosystem, the School of Business is proud to help elevate and participate in these efforts, giving our students and community a front-row seat to sustainability in practice and an invitation to contribute to what comes next.
Sustainability Across Campus
Wake Forest University leads campus-wide efforts to create built environments and systems that are interconnected, resilient, and regenerative. These initiatives focus on reducing resource use across the full lifecycle of materials, water, and energy—reflecting a shift toward circular, low-waste, and high-impact design.
Commitment to 100% renewable energy
Campus investments in solar energy will offset all energy usage by 2026 once online
30% of food sustainably sourced
Dining and vendor partnerships advance sustainable, regenerative practices
41% of all waste diverted from landfills in 2024
Ongoing maximization of recycling, composting, and waste reduction
PUTTING WASTE IN ITS PLACE
WFUSB has and continues to take action to increase the use of renewables and reduce waste in a myriad of ways. Here are just a few:
North Campus Dining Hall is a ZERO-Waste facility
Surplus Property Program redirects furniture from landfill to reuse on campus
E-Waste bin program recycles used filing cabinets to collect electronic cast-offs
Solar panels cut North Campus Dining Hall light bill in half
