Loyola University Chicago has achieved the Platinum rating from the Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education (AASHE). This is the highest possible score in the STARS framework, making it the first institution in the Midwest to reach this level. The university has integrated sustainability into its core curriculum and operations, recently announcing carbon neutrality for its primary energy use. Key initiatives include a commitment to 100 percent renewable electricity and significant investments in high performance buildings.
