Monday, June 1, 2026 · 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM
Add to calendarHewlett Teaching Center · Room 201
The Stanford Energy Seminar has been a mainstay of energy engagement at Stanford for nearly 20 years and is one of the flagship programs of the Precourt Institute for Energy. We aim to bring a wide variety of perspectives to the Stanford community – academics, entrepreneurs, utilities, non-profits, and more.
About the talk
In this seminar, Sunya Norman, Senior Vice President of Impact at Salesforce, will explore how the company operationalizes sustainability alongside AI innovation. Learn how Salesforce's three pillar approach to AI sustainability — smart demand, efficiency, and clean supply — supports its ongoing work to understand and reduce the environmental impact of AI while delivering on its potential for good.
Sunya Norman is the Senior Vice President of Impact at Salesforce, where she leads global sustainability and philanthropy initiatives focused on climate solutions and education. A results-driven executive operating at the intersection of innovation and impact, Sunya ensures these efforts deliver measurable business value. With deep expertise across sectors, Sunya is a trusted advisor known for turning vision into action and mobilizing stakeholders to drive meaningful impact. She serves on the board of American Forests, and holds an MBA from Presidio Graduate School and a BA from Brown University.
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Hewlett Teaching Center 370 Jane Stanford Way, Stanford, CA 94305 Room 201
When
Monday, June 1, 2026 · 4:30 PM – 5:20 PM