| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.49 |
| Liaison | Elizabeth Swiman |
| Submission Date | March 15, 2023 |
Florida State University
OP-7: Food and Beverage Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.67 / 6.00 |
Sarah
Williams Sustainability Coordinator Aramark - Seminole Dining |
Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on products that are sustainably or ethically produced:
Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on plant-based foods:
An inventory of food and beverage purchases that qualify as sustainably/ethically produced:
A brief description of the methodology used to conduct the inventory, including the timeframe and how representative samples accounted for seasonal variation (if applicable):
Through Aramark’s Open Fields tracking system with MaetaData, invoices can be scanned from all dining locations to search for products purchased that fall under AASHE STARS 2.2 list of third-party verified products. A report is generated summarizing the percent and total spend of sustainable products that are either sustainably/ethically produced or plant- based. The list is verified by the Sustainability Manager.
Website URL where the institution’s validated Real/Good Food Calculator results are publicly posted:
Which of the following food service providers are present on campus and included in the inventory/assessment?:
| Present? | Included? | |
| Dining operations and catering services operated by the institution | No | No |
| Dining operations and catering services operated by a contractor | Yes | Yes |
| Student-run food/catering services | No | No |
| Franchises (e.g., regional or global brands) | Yes | Yes |
| Convenience stores | Yes | Yes |
| Vending services | Yes | No |
| Concessions | Yes | No |
Total annual dining services budget for food and beverage products:
A brief description of the institution’s sustainable food and beverage purchasing program:
Seminole Dining and Aramark purchases from suppliers that have been identified as meeting our high standards of sustainable and ethical standards. We purchase locally, when possible, as well as focus purchasing power towards plant-based products for retail locations, all-you-care-to-eat locations, and convenience stores.
All seafood purchased meets the Monterey Bay Aquarium guidelines for sustainable seafood. All eggs purchased are cage free. Several dining locations across campus feature locally produced coffee.
Website URL where information about the food and beverage purchasing program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.