| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 55.23 |
| Liaison | Anne Duncan |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Wartburg College
OP-13: Vendor Code of Conduct
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Anne
Duncan Environmental Sustainability Coordinator Sustainability |
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?:
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:
Our purchasing is very centralized within the maintenance, dining, and IT areas. When developing the Vendor Code of Conduct, we worked closely with the area leaders to identify criteria which should be included. The code was actually written by our Director of Dining and Director of Maintenance. While writing it, they committed to follow it as well.
The plan was written in 2011 and revised in January 2013. Being a relatively new plan, we have not had much opportunity to see impacts. The Dining Director is diligent about addressing waste with our contractors.
Wartburg College has chosen to include the definition and requirements of a Vednor Code of Conduct within the Wartburg College Sustainability Plan. The plan states:
Wartburg College is committed to sustainable purchasing practices. Sustainability requirements shall be included or considered in all College requests for proposals (RFP). RFPs should include a request to describe in detail how the company implements these items and it will be taken into consideration during the evaluation and decision-making process. Departments will also take these items into consideration for other purchasing decisions. These requirements may include criteria for:
a. Energy efficiency (such as Energy Star designations)
b. Energy conservation
c. Waste reduction
d. Packaging reduction
e. Trade-ins, retrievals, refurbishment of used products
f. Use of recycled and recyclable materials (products, packaging, shipping materials)
g. Responsible shipping and transportation usage
h. Reduced water usage
i. Reduced paper usage (including e-procurement)
j. Waste and water treatment process
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