| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.03 |
| Liaison | Sara McIntyre |
| Submission Date | Aug. 10, 2022 |
Sewanee - The University of the South
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 3.00 |
Sara
McIntyre Sustainability Coordinator OESS |
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:
The University conducts business with sustainable small businesses in and around the community. The University has an Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Master Plan. The University will purchase goods and services from vendors who share our environmental commitment when economically feasible. Refer to the University Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability website for more information.
http://www.sewanee.edu/media/about/2013_Sustainability_Master_Plan.pdf
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:
The University conducts business with sustainable small businesses in and around the community. The University has an Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Master Plan. The University will purchase goods and services from vendors who share our environmental commitment when economically feasible. Refer to the University Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability website for more information. http://www.sewanee.edu/media/about/2013_Sustainability_Master_Plan.pdf
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:
The University conducts business with sustainable small businesses in and around the community. The University has an Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Master Plan. The University will purchase goods and services from vendors who share our environmental commitment when economically feasible. Refer to the University Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability website for more information. http://www.sewanee.edu/media/about/2013_Sustainability_Master_Plan.pdf
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:
The University conducts business with sustainable small businesses in and around the community. The University has an Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Master Plan. The University will purchase goods and services from vendors who share our environmental commitment when economically feasible. Refer to the University Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability website for more information. http://www.sewanee.edu/media/about/2013_Sustainability_Master_Plan.pdf
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:
The University conducts business with sustainable small businesses in and around the community. The University has an Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Master Plan. The University will purchase goods and services from vendors who share our environmental commitment when economically feasible. Refer to the University Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability website for more information. http://www.sewanee.edu/media/about/2013_Sustainability_Master_Plan.pdf
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:
The University conducts business with sustainable small businesses in and around the community. The University has an Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability Master Plan. The University will purchase goods and services from vendors who share our environmental commitment when economically feasible. Refer to the University Office of Environmental Stewardship and Sustainability website for more information. http://www.sewanee.edu/media/about/2013_Sustainability_Master_Plan.pdf
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:
All data was supplied by Jimmy Davis, our Purchasing Manager
All data was supplied by Jimmy Davis, our Purchasing Manager
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