| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 53.49 |
| Liaison | Julia Angstmann |
| Submission Date | Dec. 20, 2021 |
Butler University
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.75 / 3.00 |
Taylor
Korn Campus Engineer University Operations |
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Part 1. Institution-wide sustainable procurement policies
No
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
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The policies, guidelines or directives:
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Part 2. Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Yes
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
Institution employs LCCA less comprehensively, e.g. for certain types of systems or projects and not others
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
For larger projects, Butler has an energy model for the building and is able to use this model to evaluate the energy savings of equipment. This helps us determine the payback for upgrading to more efficient building equipment.
Part 3. Product-specific sustainability criteria
To count, the criteria must address the specific sustainability challenges and impacts associated with products and/or services in each category, e.g. by requiring or giving preference to multi-criteria sustainability standards, certifications and labels appropriate to the category. Broader, institution-wide policies should be reported in Part 1, above.
Chemically intensive products and services
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
As of December of 2016, 100% of the following products will be utilized for the cleaning of all campus buildings until further notice.
All general purpose, bathroom, glass, and carpet cleaners used must be Green SealTM Certified in accordance with either the third (2006) or fourth edition (2008) of standard GS-37. Alternative products may be proposed. However, alternative products may not be employed until the Butler University Building Services Department has issued a letter of approval. Alpha-HP- Multi-Surface Cleaner (JohnsonDiversey) : An all-in-one, environmentally friendly multi-surface cleaner that cleans and brightens surfaces safely and easily. Alpha-HP is also used for window cleaning and carpet cleaning. Alpha-HP products are Green Seal certified.
Since 2009, Butler has used phosphorus-free fertilizer everywhere on campus except flowerbeds or when a new lawn is being established.
All general purpose, bathroom, glass, and carpet cleaners used must be Green SealTM Certified in accordance with either the third (2006) or fourth edition (2008) of standard GS-37. Alternative products may be proposed. However, alternative products may not be employed until the Butler University Building Services Department has issued a letter of approval. Alpha-HP- Multi-Surface Cleaner (JohnsonDiversey) : An all-in-one, environmentally friendly multi-surface cleaner that cleans and brightens surfaces safely and easily. Alpha-HP is also used for window cleaning and carpet cleaning. Alpha-HP products are Green Seal certified.
Since 2009, Butler has used phosphorus-free fertilizer everywhere on campus except flowerbeds or when a new lawn is being established.
Consumable office products
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for consumable office products:
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Furniture and furnishings
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for furniture and furnishings:
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Information Technology (IT) and equipment
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for Information Technology (IT) and equipment:
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Food service providers
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food service providers:
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Garments and linens
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
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Professional service providers
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional service providers:
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Transportation and fuels
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
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Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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