Our Progress
Loyola participates in the Sustainability Tracking, Assessment & Rating System (STARS) to measure sustainability performance. STARS is a transparent, self-reporting framework for colleges and universities.
42.2 %
Loyola's Rating Level: Bronze
| STARS Rating System | ||||
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| Reporter 0-24% |
Bronze 25-44% |
Silver 45-64% |
Gold 65-84% |
Platinum 85-100% |
Progress Breakdown: Academics
Loyola's Score: 17.47/58.00 (30.12%)
Completed credits
- AC 3 Undergraduate Program
- AC 5 Immersive Experience
Credits in-progress
- AC 1 Academic Courses
- AC 2 Learning Outcomes
- AC 8 Campus as a Living Laboratory
- AC 9 Research and Scholarship
- AC 11 Open Access to Research
Progress Breakdown: Engagement
Loyola's Score: 24.31/41.00 (59.29%)
Completed credits
- EN 3 Student Life
- EN 4 Outreach Materials and Publications
- EN 5 Outreach Campaign
- EN 8 Employee Orientation
- EN 10 Community Partnerships
- EN 14 Participation in Public Policy
Credits in-progress
- EN 1 Student Educators Program
- EN 2 Student Orientation
- EN 11 Inter-Campus Collaboration
- EN 12 Continuing Education
- EN 13 Community Service
- EN 15 Trademark Licensing
Progress Breakdown: Operations
Loyola's Score: 23.52/71.00 (33.13%)
Completed credits
- OP 13 Cleaning and Janitorial Purchasing
Credits in-progress
- OP 1 Emissions Inventory and Disclosure
- OP 2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions
- OP 3 Building Design and Construction
- OP 4 Building Operations and Maintenance
- OP 5 Building Energy Efficiency
- OP 6 Clean and Renewable Energy
- OP 7 Food and Beverage Purchasing
- OP 8 Sustainable Dining
- OP 10 Biodiversity
- OP 11 Sustainable Procurement
- OP 15 Campus Fleet
- OP 17 Support for Sustainable Transportation
- OP 18 Waste Minimization and Diversion
- OP 19 Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion
- OP 20 Hazardous Waste Management
Progress Breakdown: Planning & Administration
Loyola's Score:14.89/32.00 (46.53%)
Completed credits
- PA 1 Sustainability Coordination
- PA 14 Wellness Programs
Credits in-progress
- PA 2 Sustainability Planning
- PA 3 Inclusive & Participatory Governance
- PA 5 Diversity & Equity Coordination
- PA 7 Support for Underrepresented Groups
- PA 8 Affordability and Access
- PA 10 Sustainable Investment
- PA 12 Employee Compensation
Progress Breakdown: Innovation
Loyola's Score: 2.50 bonus points
Completed credits
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- IN 2 Anchor Institution Network
- IN 14 Food Bank
- IN 20 Grounds Certification
- IN 40 Sustainability Projects Fund
- IN 42 Voter Education and Support
