UI receives gold rating for sustainability efforts
The University of Iowa has received a top rating for sustainability efforts by a national association focused on sustainability in higher education.
The Association for the Advancement of Sustainability in Higher Education announced earlier this semester that Iowa received a gold rating from its Sustainability Tracking, Assessment and Rating System (STARS).
STARS is a self-reporting framework for universities to measure their sustainability performance in categories of academics, engagement, operations, planning and administration, and innovation and leadership. A gold rating is the second-highest rating a university can achieve.
Receiving the STARS gold rating represents a shared commitment to sustainability across academics and operations at the UI. The university continues to see progress around sustainability efforts and the positive impact they have on students, faculty, and staff, while also promoting efficient resource stewardship and innovation.
The designation is the culmination of years of work to become a leader in sustainability, with related goals embedded in the university’s 2022–2027 strategic plan.
