Green Office Program
Join the Green Office Program!
The Green Office Program is a voluntary certification and support network created to help Loyola offices care for Our Common Home, a universal apostolic preference and a focus area of our new strategic plan. Through sustainable initiatives and a progress-focused model, we hope this program can advance a cultural of sustainability here at Loyola. To apply, please fill out the application on this page. For more information, please review this page or email us at sustainability@loyola.edu.
Program Goals
- Recognize and reward sustainable office practices.
- Provide a list of sustainable actions, policies, and initiatives for offices to strive for and instructions detailing how to achieve them.
- Demonstrate and quantify our commitment to Loyola's new strategic plan: Together We Rise and it's "Care for Our Common Home" focus area.
- Create a network of sustainable offices that inspire and support one another.
- Foster a culture of sustainability at Loyola.
Certified Offices Receive:
- Virtual report card
- Guidance from the Office of Sustainability on continuous improvement
- A “We are a Green Office” window cling
- A chance to win a Green Office of the Year award
Sample Application
The Green Office Program Sample Application allows an interested office to preview the application before starting, ideally making for a smoother and more transparent application process. The Sample Application includes valuable background information and adds context to questions that may be otherwise confusing. It also lists the point values associated with questions and their responses—which will not appear on the actual application. Lastly, it offers guidance on how offices can accomplish specific sustainable actions, policies, or initiatives. We highly recommend all applicants review the Sample Application before filling out and submitting their actual application.
Application
Below is the Green Office Program Application. The application will save your progress if you leave to finish it later. If you are experiencing technical difficulties accessing the application, please email sustainability@loyola.edu
Please Note: Applications are accepted at any time.
Green Office Program Application
Next Steps
After you have applied, please give our office adequate time to review it. After receiving your score, our office will work with your office’s Green Office Representative (role explained in Sample Application) a 30-minute review the application together to discuss areas of strength and target actions, policies, and initiatives for your office to focus on over the next year. We hope this Application Review meeting will provide direction to certified offices and promote continuous growth regarding sustainability.
Green Office Program Resources
- Energy Management Tips
- Good on Other Side Paper Flyer
- Bring Your Own Mug Flyer
- Waste and Recycling Guides
- Green Office Program Email Signature Icon
FAQS
Who can participate?
All Loyola offices, departments, and programs are welcome to apply. You do not need the word “office” in your department’s name.
Can we have multiple Green Office Representatives and split up the responsibilities?
Absolutely! We understand not every office will have someone with the capacity to preform the duties of a Green Office Representative. If dividing the work up helps, go for it! When submitting, please indicate this.
What if we share a workspace with another office?
We know many workspaces here are shared in varying degrees. Some spaces share kitchenettes and some share physical space. After looking over the sample application, if an office feels it would make more sense to apply jointly with another office they share a workspace with, they should feel free to do so. In these cases, it can be useful to have one Green Office Representative from each office.
How long is the application valid?
The application is valid for 3 years. If your office wishes to be rescored or be elevated a tier, you can reapply anytime—even if it has been less than 3 years since your last application.
Is there a deadline to apply by?
There is no deadline to apply. Offices can apply at any time and there are an unlimited number of spots.
What if I have more questions?
If you have more questions, please look to attend one of our Orientation sessions (dates coming soon) or email sustainability@loyola.edu.
Old Report Cards
Below are report cards from the previous iteration of the Green Office Program. We thank offices who participated in the past and recognize their achievements.
- Academic Affairs
- Academic Advising and Support Center
- Admission Graduate
- Admission Undergraduate
- Alcohol and Drug Education Support Services (ADESS)
- Biology Department
- Business & Finance
- Campus Ministry
- Center for Community, Service, and Justice
- College of Arts and Sciences, Dean's Office
- Communication Department
- Human Resources
- Julio Fine Arts Gallery
- Messina, Dean of Undergraduate Studies, National Fellowships
- Pastoral Counseling
- Recreation and Wellness
- Research and Sponsored Programs
- School of Education
- Student Activities
- Writing Department
- York Road Initiative