| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 36.94 |
| Liaison | David Greenwood |
| Submission Date | Nov. 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Lakehead University
OP-6: Food and Beverage Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.20 / 4.00 |
Andrew
Carr STARS Researcher Centre for Place and Sustainability Studies |
Percentage of dining services food and beverage expenditures that are local and community-based and/or third party verified:
A copy of an inventory, list or sample of sustainable food and beverage purchases:
An inventory, list or sample of sustainable food and beverage purchases:
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (food and beverage expenditures for on-site franchises, convenience stores, vending services, or concessions)?:
Percentage of on-site franchise, convenience store, vending services, and concessions food and beverage purchases that are local and community-based and/or third party verified:
A copy of an inventory, list or sample of on-site franchise, convenience store, vending machine, and/or concessions food and beverage purchases that are sustainably produced:
An inventory, list or sample of on-site franchise, convenience store, vending machine, and/or concessions food and beverage purchases that are sustainably produced:
A brief description of the sustainable food and beverage purchasing program:
Aramark (Cafeteria, Franchises):
Lakehead University Dining is dedicated to measuring, reporting, and increasing their sustainable purchases on an annual basis. Certified Fair Trade coffee, MSC / BAP certified seafood and Rainforest Alliance teas are staple items on campus, and a new focus on engaging with Thunder Bay area suppliers will soon show progress in support for local products and an even greater selection of certified sustainable products.
A brief description of the methodology used to track/inventory sustainable food and beverage purchases:
Aramark (Cafeteria, Franchises):
Aramark has a sophisticated product tracking system which allows us to report virtually every purchase made by our campus team over a given period of time. Whenever we require information on procurement patterns reports can be generated detailing purchase volumes and total spent for any particular item, anywhere in the country.
Total annual food and beverage expenditures:
Which of the following food service providers are present on campus and included in the total food and beverage expenditure figures?:
| Present? | Included? | |
| Dining operations and catering services operated by the institution | No | No |
| Dining operations and catering services operated by a contractor | Yes | Yes |
| Franchises | Yes | Yes |
| Convenience stores | No | No |
| Vending services | Yes | Yes |
| Concessions | Yes | No |
Has the institution achieved the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Fair Trade Campus, College or University status | No |
| Certification under the Green Seal Standard for Restaurants and Food Services (GS-46) | No |
| Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification | No |
| Signatory of the Real Food Campus Commitment (U.S.) | No |
A brief description of other sustainable restaurant and food service standards that the institution’s dining services operations are certified under:
None
The website URL where information about the institution's sustainable food and beverage purchasing efforts is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Additional Information can also be found here: liveitgood.ca
This information is only for Aramarks food services. LUSU did not have reliable data which could be used for OP 6 (Food and Beverage Purchasing) for the Outpost.
Additionally, The Study coffeehouse underwent a change in management through the time period and thus is also excluded here as it was considered unreasonable to ask new management to retrieve the required information.
Additional Information can also be found here: liveitgood.ca
This information is only for Aramarks food services. LUSU did not have reliable data which could be used for OP 6 (Food and Beverage Purchasing) for the Outpost.
Additionally, The Study coffeehouse underwent a change in management through the time period and thus is also excluded here as it was considered unreasonable to ask new management to retrieve the required information.
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.