| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 36.94 |
| Liaison | David Greenwood |
| Submission Date | Nov. 12, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Lakehead University
OP-7: Low Impact Dining
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 3.00 |
Andrew
Carr STARS Researcher Centre for Place and Sustainability Studies |
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 (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
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”):
Aramark (Cafeteria, Franchises):
We ensure there is at least daily vegan and/or vegetarian entrée option as well as a variety of vegan and vegetarian sides at each dining location in both residential and retail that is clearly communicated through point of sale material. We take care to provide complete protein sources by offering a variety of different plant based proteins, while incorporating ingredients such as pulses/legumes, cereals & pseudocereals, nuts, seeds, soy / tofu, etc. to provide vegan and vegetarian diners with a balanced diet that is rich in plant based protein. We piloted Meatless Mondays in our residential dining operations, however it was not well accepted in the community. We continue to emphasize the benefits of plant based eating through our Healthy for Life marketing, communication, and educational platform through publishing materials such as a vegetarian eating brochure in our Healthy for Life information board, seasonal newsletters such as our fall 2013 Live it Good newsletter boasting the benefits of pulses in partnership with Pulse Canada, online news stories about vegan and vegetarian eating on liveitgood.ca, and through our social media channels.
A brief description of other efforts the institution has made to reduce the impact of its animal-derived food purchases:
Aramark (Cafeteria, Franchises):
We purchase our shell eggs locally from Vanderwees Farms in order to support local producers in the Thunder Bay area and reduce emissions produced from transporting eggs across long distances. In addition, we purchase MSC certified wild-caught seafood and BAP certified farmed seafood through our contracted partner frozen fish supplier. Purchasing sustainably sourced seafood helps to reduce ecologically harmful practices such as overfishing and promotes responsible aquaculture.
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:
Additional Information can be found at: liveitgood.ca
This information is only for Aramarks food services. LUSU could not provide data which could be used for OP 7 (Low Impact Dining) 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 be found at: liveitgood.ca
This information is only for Aramarks food services. LUSU could not provide data which could be used for OP 7 (Low Impact Dining) 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.