| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
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| Overall Score | 70.14 |
| Liaison | Aaron Durnbaugh |
| Submission Date | Feb. 27, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Loyola University Chicago
PA-2: Sustainability Planning
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.50 / 4.00 |
Aaron
Durnbaugh Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
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Does the institution have a published strategic plan or equivalent guiding document that includes sustainability at a high level? :
Yes
A brief description of how the institution’s strategic plan or equivalent guiding document addresses sustainability:
Plan2020 - Building a more just, humane and sustainable world
-Contains multiple actions that address major social and environmental problems through interdisciplinary solutions.
A copy of the strategic plan:
The website URL where the strategic plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have a published sustainability plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
No
A copy of the sustainability plan:
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The website URL where the sustainability plan is publicly available:
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Does the institution have a published climate action plan (apart from what is reported above)? :
Yes
A copy of the climate action plan:
The website URL where the climate action plan is publicly available:
Does the institution have other published plans that address sustainability or include measurable sustainability objectives (e.g. campus master plan, physical campus plan, diversity plan, human resources plan)? :
Yes
A list of other published plans that address sustainability, including public website URLs (if available):
Campus master plan addresses exteriors and stormwater management.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum?:
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Curriculum and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Research?:
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Research and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement?:
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Campus Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement?:
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Public Engagement and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate?:
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Air & Climate and the published plans in which each objective is included:
This has a climate neutrality goal for 2025 including 26 actions with timelines and owners.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings?:
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Buildings and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The objective was a minimum LEED Silver for all campus buildings.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy?:
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Energy and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Energy use intensity goals by building age and use. Overall 10% reduction by 2025.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining?:
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Food & Dining and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Increase local food by 5% each year.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds?:
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Grounds and the published plans in which each objective is included:
The Master Plan had identified stormwater targets and planting lists. Our published Stormwater Management Plan has landscape related goals for water management.
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing?:
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Purchasing and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation?:
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Transportation and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste?:
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Waste and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Water?:
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Water and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability?:
Yes
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Diversity & Affordability and the published plans in which each objective is included:
Arrupe College (a no-cost, 2 year higher education program within the University focuses on a low-income and diverse student body), Expand access for first generation students, Endowment Campaign, Faculty and Staff Diversity improvements.
http://www.luc.edu/strategicplanning/plan2020/1leverageuniversityresourcestoensurestudentaccessandsuccess/
Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance?:
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Investment & Finance and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work?:
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address Wellbeing & Work and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Taken together, do the plan(s) reported above include measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas (e.g. arts and culture or technology)?:
No
A list or sample of the measurable sustainability objectives that address other areas and the published plans in which each objective is included:
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Does the institution have a formal statement in support of sustainability endorsed by its governing body (e.g. a mission statement that specifically includes sustainability and is endorsed by the Board of Trustees)? :
No
The formal statement in support of sustainability:
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The institution’s definition of sustainability (e.g. as included in a published statement or plan):
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Is the institution an endorser or signatory of the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| The Earth Charter | No |
| The Higher Education Sustainability Initiative (HESI) | No |
| ISCN-GULF Sustainable Campus Charter | No |
| Second Nature’s Carbon Commitment (formerly known as the ACUPCC), Resilience Commitment, and/or integrated Climate Commitment | Yes |
| The Talloires Declaration (TD) | Yes |
| UN Global Compact | No |
| Other multi-dimensional sustainability commitments (please specify below) | Yes |
A brief description of the institution’s formal sustainability commitments, including the specific initiatives selected above:
St. Francis Pledge
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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