Overall Rating Gold - expired
Overall Score 66.00
Liaison Richard Demerjian
Submission Date May 24, 2013
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STARS v1.2

University of California, Irvine
OP-13: Vendor Code of Conduct

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Rick Coulon
Director
Purchasing and Risk Services
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Does the institution have and act on a vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy that sets expectations about the social and environmental responsibility of vendors with whom the institution does business?:
Yes

The website URL where the vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy is posted :
A copy of the vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy:
A brief description of programs and strategies institution has implemented to ensure the code is followed, including a brief description of instances when vendor code of conduct has changed purchasing behavior within the last five years, if applicable:

UC Irvine, in collaboration with the University of California system, has implemented effective sustainability programs, processes and policies. Environmentally friendly practices are built into our strategic sourcing agreements. Vendors are encouraged to use sustainable practices in the packaging and shipment of products. Recyclable, recycled and environmentally sound products are encouraged throughout the UC system. UCI operates its own second-hand store that specializes in finding continued life for used equipment and supplies, while diverting these items from the landfill.

Specific sustainability practices are written into agreements with various vendors:
• Elimination of packaging where applicable
• Use of recyclable packing materials, bio degradable or non-toxic
• Take-back programs that require recycling
• Use of recyclable materials
• Availability and highlighting of green options
• e-Steward Certification for recycling of electronics


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