| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 82.81 |
| Liaison | Aaron Durnbaugh |
| Submission Date | April 12, 2023 |
Loyola University Chicago
PRE-2: Points of Distinction
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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N/A |
Aaron
Durnbaugh Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
Name of the institution’s featured sustainability program, initiative, or accomplishment:
A brief description of the institution’s featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
In 2020, the Institute of Environmental Sustainability was raised to a full School. The School of Environmental Sustainability is home to the Biodiesel Program, Urban Agriculture and the Loyola Farmers Market. Research strengths include aquatic ecology, ecotoxicology, and interdisciplinary efforts into business, the humanities, and public health. - https://www.luc.edu/sustainability/
Which of the following impact areas does the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Research
Public Engagement
Website URL where more information about the accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the featured program, initiative, or accomplishment:
Name of a second highlighted sustainability program/initiative/accomplishment:
A brief description of the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
After years of student and faculty advocacy, the LUC Board of Trustees officially adopted the Sustainable Investment Policy. This document was created by the Board's Investment Policy Committee and dictates specific strategies to divest from fossil fuel holdings, seek opportunities in sustainable funds, integrate ESG, and direct fund managers to promote corporate responsibility.
Which impact areas does the second program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Coordination & Planning
Investment & Finance
Website URL where more information about the second program/initiative/accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the second program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the second program/initiative/accomplishment:
Name of a third highlighted program/initiative/accomplishment:
A brief description of the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
Adopted in 2021, Loyola celebrated 150 years in Chicago and set forth a vision for the next 150 years through a set of six enduring values. Value VI. is Care for Our World and includes a set of strategies to advance sustainability at Loyola including completing the 2015 Climate Action Plan, new sustainability curricula open to all Ramblers, and achieving STARS Platinum before 2025.
Which impact areas does the third program/initiative/accomplishment most closely relate to?:
Public Engagement
Coordination & Planning
Website URL where more information about the third program/initiative/accomplishment may be found:
STARS credit in which the third program/initiative/accomplishment is reported (if applicable):
A photograph or document associated with the third program/initiative/accomplishment:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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