| Overall Rating | Bronze |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 32.08 |
| Liaison | Theresa Ladrigan-Whelpley |
| Submission Date | June 29, 2023 |
Salve Regina University
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 3.00 |
Mary
Pelletier Program Manager Mission Integration |
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:
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:
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:
All empty toner cartridges get returned back to the company for recycling.
Battery collection bins are located outside Design Services in the McKillop Library garden level. Donors are asked to pay special attention to the recycling details posted above the bin. Of special note:
Please do not put corroded or leaking batteries in the recycling bin.
Be sure to tape all batteries as they otherwise create a fire hazard.
These details are published on the university's Sustainability Webpage https://www.salve.edu/sustainability-at-salve under "Battery Recycling"
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:
Salve staff and faculty are required to reach out to the Purchasing Department and Facilities before purchasing office furniture and shelving units. (Facilities will check the university furniture inventory.)
Additionally, the university has business accounts set up through WB Mason, Amazon, and Home Depot. When Salve community members are granted access to the WB Mason and Amazon accounts, this policy is reviewed again by the Purchasing Office. If an individual tries to order furniture and furnishings, they will notice the locked "Organization restricted" flag and would need permission from the Purchasing Office to complete the order. The Home Depot account is reserved for Facilities, Grounds, and the Technical Director in the Department of Music, Theatre, and Dance, which also helps to manage the ordering of furniture & furnishings.
These details are published on the university's Sustainability Webpage https://www.salve.edu/sustainability-at-salve under "Sustainable Salve Best Practices" as well as through the internal log-in Campus Portal for Staff, Faculty, and Students Sustainability Page.
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:
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:
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:
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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