| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.55 |
| Liaison | Amy Brunvand |
| Submission Date | April 5, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Utah
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.25 / 3.00 |
Myron
Willson Sustainability Director Sustainability Office |
Does the institution have written policies, guidelines or directives that seek to support sustainable purchasing across commodity categories institution-wide?:
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
“GREEN” PROCUREMENT
The Purchasing Department supports Environmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP) practices and encourages the purchase of products and services that effectively minimize negative environmental impacts through their material composition, manufacturing, transport, packaging, energy, consumption, maintenance, and recycling or disposal. The University of Utah is committed to sustainable behavior including purchasing practices. In our efforts to request and purchase the most energy efficient and least waste-producing products that meet our needs, we rely on the expertise of our Office of Sustainability.
URL: http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/purchasing/green/
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:
Facilities Management uses LCCA to evaluate projects and equipment purchases (both new and replacement) for "total cost of ownership". Information about projected energy use, other O&M costs, Air-Quality emissions under our regulatory permits, ghg emissions, life-expectancy of improvement and other factors are weighed against initial costs to evaluate each option available. The results are shared with the Sustainability Office, along with senior administration to determine the best approach.
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating chemically intensive products and services (e.g. building and facilities maintenance, cleaning and sanitizing, landscaping and grounds maintenance)?:
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 construction and renovation products (e.g. furnishings and building materials)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
High Performance Building Standard
(http://dfcm.utah.gov/downloads/design_manual/design_requirements.pdf#page=45)
In coordination with the State of Utah Division of Facilities and Construction Management (DFCM), the University's Design Standards specify requirements for High Performance Building Ratings (HPBR). New building construction also complies with the DFCM Building Energy Efficiency Program (SBEEP). This program promotes energy savings in state-owned buildings.
Relevant Sections include:
-5.7 Materials and Resources (D. Sustainable Material Sourcing), and
-5.8 Indoor Environment (SIC) Quality
In addition to the State of Utah requirements, the University of Utah also requires LEED-Silver certification and encourages sustainable materials.
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating Information technology (IT) products and services (e.g. computers, imaging equipment, mobile phones, data centers and cloud services)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating food services (i.e. franchises, vending services, concessions, convenience stores)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
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 services (e.g. architectural, engineering, public relations, financial)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional services:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating transportation and fuels (e.g. travel, vehicles, delivery services, long haul transport, generator fuels, steam plants)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating wood and paper products?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating products and services in other commodity categories that the institution has determined to have significant sustainability impacts?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
SOURCES
Matthew S. Boerke (2012) Environmentally Preferable Purchasing at the University of Utah: Computers, Paper, and Chemicals. University of Utah Sustainability Office.
A comprehensive survey of purchasing at the University of Utah by an MBA student. This information would need to be updated for the timeframe of this STARS report.
NOTES:
SOURCES
Matthew S. Boerke (2012) Environmentally Preferable Purchasing at the University of Utah: Computers, Paper, and Chemicals. University of Utah Sustainability Office.
A comprehensive survey of purchasing at the University of Utah by an MBA student. This information would need to be updated for the timeframe of this STARS report.
NOTES:
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