Loyola University Maryland

Office of Sustainability

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.

42.92%
 
Loyola's Current 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

17%
 
Loyola's Score: 10.28/59

Completed credits

  • AC 3 Undergraduate Program 3/3
  • AC 5 Immersive Experience 2/2

Credits in-progress

  • AC 1 Academic courses
  • AC 8 Campus as a living laboratory
  • AC 9 Research and Scholarship

Progress Breakdown: Engagement

27%
 
Loyola's Score: 10.87/41

Completed credits

  • EN 10 Community Partnerships 3/3

Credits in-progress

  • EN 3 Residence Life & Housing
  • EN 4 Outreach Materials
  • EN 5 Outreach Campaign
  • EN 11 Inter-Campus Collaboration
  • EN 13 Community Service
  • EN 14 Participation in Public Policy
  • EN 15 Trademark Licensing

Progress Breakdown: Operations

18%
 
Loyola's Score: 13.02/71

Completed credits

  • OP 13 Cleaning and Janitorial Purchasing 1/1
  • OP 20 Hazardous Waste Management 1/1

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 11 Sustainable Procurement 
  • OP 16 Commute Modal Split
  • OP 19 Construction & Demolition Waste Diversion 

Progress Breakdown: Planning & Administration

23%
 
Loyola's Score: 7.75/34

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 10 Sustainable Investment