Implementation Profile for Loyola University New Orleans
Submitted on September 9, 2009; last updated on September 16, 2009
Institution Information
| Basic Carnegie Classification | Master's/L: Master's Colleges and Universities (larger programs) |
| Control | Private not-for-profit |
| Location | New Orleans, LA |
| Community Setting | Large city |
| USDOE Climate Zone | 2 |
| Current President or Chancellor's Name | Kevin W Wildes |
| Current President or Chancellor's Title | President |
| Main Web Site | http://www.loyno.edu |
| Sustainability Web Site | http://www.loyno.edu/sustain |
Implementation Structure
| Implementation Liaison's Name | Robert A Thomas |
| Implementation Liaison's Title | Professor |
| Implementation Liaison's Department | Center for Environmental Communication |
| Format of Structure | Committee |
| Number of Individuals in Structure | 12 |
| Stakeholder Groups Represented | Faculty, Students, Executive, Staff, Alumni |
| Description | The Provost appointed the committee with consultation with the chair. It is intended to represent the principal stakeholders on campus at the university. |
Tangible Actions
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1. Establish a policy that all new campus construction will be built to at least the U.S. Green Building Council's LEED Silver standard or equivalent. Yes: No information provided. |
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2. Adopt an energy-efficient appliance purchasing policy requiring purchase of ENERGY STAR certified products in all areas for which such ratings exist. Yes: No information provided. |
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3. Establish a policy of offsetting all greenhouse gas emissions generated by air travel paid for by our institution. Yes: No information provided. |
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4. Encourage use of and provide access to public transportation for all faculty, staff, students and visitors at our institution. Yes: No information provided. |
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5. Within one year of signing this document, begin purchasing or producing at least 15% of our institution's electricity consumption from renewable sources. Yes: If possible in our region. |
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6. Establish a policy or a committee that supports climate and sustainability shareholder proposals at companies where our institution's endowment is invested. Yes: No information provided. |
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7. Participate in the Waste Minimization component of the national RecycleMania competition, and adopt 3 or more associated measures to reduce waste. Yes: No information provided. |