| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.40 |
| Liaison | Shannon Craig |
| Submission Date | Nov. 25, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Camosun College
OP-7: Low Impact Dining
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 3.00 |
Donna
Burger Director Food and Catering Services |
Percentage of total dining services food purchases comprised of conventionally produced animal products:
A brief description of the methodology used to track/inventory expenditures on animal products:
ARAMARK uses their purchasing tracking system to track all products and to distinguish sustainable products . Products within this system continue to be coded at a central head office level by Sustainability and Supply Chain personnel for key attributes, including, Province of Origin, Province of Processing and Sustainability Attributes including Faird Trade, OceanWise, Organic Certified etc. The focus for purchasing is on four key areas: locally grown, raised and produced foods; ecologically produced and humanely raised; sustainable seafood and socially responsible products.
The information provided has been verified by ARAMARK’s head office and sustainability personnel, and are accurate to the best of their knowledge. Michael Yarymowich (Yarymowich-michael@aramark.ca) was the contact for Camosun though Aramark’s Corporate Sustainability office. ARAMARK was ranked as one of Canada's greenest employers in 2014 (http://www.canadastop100.com/environmental/) and one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies in 2015 (http://www.aramark-es.com/382/ ).
Does the institution offer diverse, complete-protein vegan dining options at all meals in at least one dining facility on campus?:
Does the institution provide labels and/or signage that distinguishes between vegan, vegetarian (not vegan), and other items?:
Are the vegan options accessible to all members of the campus community?:
A brief description of the vegan dining program, including availability, sample menus, signage and any promotional activities (e.g. “Meatless Mondays”):
- dairy free / egg free breads
- fresh fruit and veggies
- most vegetarian entres can easily be made vegan at each food station (ie. the grill offers a veggie wrap that can be made using tortilla's made using no animal products)
- daily vegetarian soup options (sometimes vegan)
- salad bar with vegan, gluten free and vegetarian options
A brief description of other efforts the institution has made to reduce the impact of its animal-derived food purchases:
The website URL where information about the vegan dining program is available:
Annual dining services expenditures on food:
Annual dining services expenditures on conventionally produced animal products:
Annual dining services expenditures on sustainably produced animal products:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Aramark, Camosun's food service provider, has recieved the distinction of being named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, as determined by the Ethisphere Institute . The Ethisphere Institute is a leading international think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability. This recognition is one of many that ARAMARK has recently received, including being named to FORTUNE magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list for 2012. ARAMARK has placed among the top-three in this category each year since 1998 and has ranked No. 1 seven times in the past ten years. Additionally, ARAMARK has been ranked among the Global Outsourcing 100, which recognizes companies that provide the best service worldwide; and was recognized as one of America’s largest private companies by both FORTUNE and Forbes magazines
Aramark, Camosun's food service provider, has recieved the distinction of being named one of the World’s Most Ethical Companies, as determined by the Ethisphere Institute . The Ethisphere Institute is a leading international think-tank dedicated to the creation, advancement and sharing of best practices in business ethics, corporate social responsibility, anti-corruption and sustainability. This recognition is one of many that ARAMARK has recently received, including being named to FORTUNE magazine’s “World’s Most Admired Companies” list for 2012. ARAMARK has placed among the top-three in this category each year since 1998 and has ranked No. 1 seven times in the past ten years. Additionally, ARAMARK has been ranked among the Global Outsourcing 100, which recognizes companies that provide the best service worldwide; and was recognized as one of America’s largest private companies by both FORTUNE and Forbes magazines
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