University Mohammed VI Polytechnic
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 3.00 |
Fadwa
BALADI Sustainable Developpement Manager Sustainable Developpement |
Does the institution have written policies, guidelines, or directives that seek to support sustainable purchasing across multiple commodity categories institution-wide?:
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
An Eco-responsible purchasing policy has been written in collaboration with all departments. This charter is a frame work including the sustainability guidlines and criteria that must be applied in purchasing decisions.
Does the institution employ Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) when evaluating energy- and water-using products and systems?:
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating chemically intensive products and services?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
As for the cleaning products :
*Use ecological products certified with an ecolabel required by the international STARS sustainability monitoring, evaluation and rating system (Blue Angel, Cradle to Cradle, ECOLOGO, European Ecolabel, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), etc.)
*Buy biodegradable cleaning products and paper (Diversey, THOMIL, Enzypin, etc.).
the cleaning paper used at the university is of the TORK brand certified European ecolabel
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating consumable office products?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for consumable office products:
Concerning consumable office products:
*Avoid purchasing low quality products that need to be replaced frequently.
*Give preference to products (paper, cardboard, packaging, labels, etc.) whose fibers are FSC certified.
*Substitute the papers of the Claire Fontaine brand by another certified FSC / ISO type 1 / 90-100% of agricultural or post-consumer recycled residues by Fabriano and Navigator.
88% of the stock of paper purchased in the university is FSC MIXTE certified by the NAVIGATOR and PIONNER brands.
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating furniture and furnishings?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for furniture and furnishings:
It is recommended to favor :
• Products made of post-consumer recyclable or renewable content,
• Long-lasting products,
• Low VOC water-based paint,
• Mercury-free lamps since Morocco has signed “The Minamata convention” that prohibits the import and export of products containing mercury,
• Preference of the certified buildings by third party,
• Recyclable packaging.
It is also recommended to regroup all purchases and order to limit the supplier transportation.
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating Information technology (IT) and equipment?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for Information Technology (IT) and equipment:
*Purchase EPEAT / Iso type 1 or equivalent certified IT equipment (KRAMER, LENOVO, APPLE, DELL, CISCO, TOSHIBA, KONICA MINOLTA, EPSON, DURACELL, PANASONIC).
*Favor the following brands: KRAMER, LENOVO, APPLE, DELL, CISCO, TOSHIBA, KONICA MINOLTA, EPSON, DURACELL, PANASONIC.
*Avoid brands that are not ecolabel certified, for example: CHRISTIE, F5, CORNING.
90% of the stock of IT equipment purchased by the university is certified ecolabel
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating food service providers?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food service providers:
Per the sustainability purchasing guidelines:
*Buy certified fair trade coffee, tea, sugar and chocolate
*Replace exotic foods with local foods to reduce the university's carbon footprint.
*Buy the right amount to avoid food waste
The university catering service (NEWREST) sources mainly from suppliers in the region
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating garments and linens?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating professional service providers?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional service providers:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating transportation and fuels?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
It's recommended to :
*Use bicycles or carpooling more frequently to get to campus.
*Promote electric and hybrid vehicles for the transport of people / goods(install charging stations, Replace cars rented by the university with hybrid cars, sign an agreement with a brand that offers hybrid / electric cars)
* opt for walking, cycling or carpooling to decrease greenhouse gas emissions,
*Use “picalty”, the UM6P bike sharing program at the campus,
The university has accommodation for students to encourage them to live close to campus.
The university made available to the staff of Villas Marguerittes near the campus
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable procurement program or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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