Bates College
OP-7: Food and Beverage Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.76 / 6.00 |
Tom
Twist Sustainability Manager Facilities |
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):
We worked with our Dining, Conferences, and Campus Events team to identify our local and third-party certified foods, then found the percentage of spending based on our total food budget. All our dining is in-house, as opposed to an outside contractor. This data was over the course of a fiscal year.
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 | Yes | Yes |
| Dining operations and catering services operated by a contractor | No | No |
| Student-run food/catering services | No | No |
| Franchises (e.g., regional or global brands) | No | No |
| Convenience stores | No | No |
| Vending services | Yes | No |
| Concessions | Yes | Yes |
Total annual dining services budget for food and beverage products:
A brief description of the institution’s sustainable food and beverage purchasing program:
We take into account the lifecycle costs of the food we purchase, choosing the most environmentally benign option where our budget allows. Our goal is to be among the best colleges in the nation for providing quality, environmentally friendly, and delicious food. We have just been awarded a 3 Star Certified Green Restaurant Award from Green Restaurant, and hope to continue this trend into the future -
https://www.bates.edu/news/2013/07/31/green-restaurant-association-three-star-sustainable-dining/
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:
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