| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.27 |
| Liaison | Katie Maynard |
| Submission Date | May 9, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of California, Santa Barbara
OP-10: Computer Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 2.00 |
Kathy
Scheidemen Management Services Officer, Co-Chair Sustainability Procurement Team Earth Research Institute |
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase EPEAT Silver or higher computers and monitors?:
The website URL where the EPEAT policy, directive, or guidelines are posted :
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed :
UC Systemwide has a policy requiring purchase of EPEAT certified Bronze or higher computers (please see the UC Policy on Sustainable Practices, page 14). In addition to requiring EPEAT Bronze, the policy states: “Preference will be given for electronics products that have achieved EPEAT® Silver or EPEAT® Gold registration.” While a policy is in place, it is not fully at the level required by STARS.
Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on EPEAT computers)?:
Expenditures on EPEAT Gold desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
Expenditures on EPEAT Silver desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
Total expenditures on desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
UCSB is now implementing an on-line procurement system, which will allow for tracking, prioritizing, and capturing spend data. At this time, we are not able to direct spend to the specific EPEAT levels, nor are we able to adequately capture the expenditures within the various EPEAT categories.
UCSB is now implementing an on-line procurement system, which will allow for tracking, prioritizing, and capturing spend data. At this time, we are not able to direct spend to the specific EPEAT levels, nor are we able to adequately capture the expenditures within the various EPEAT categories.
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