| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.42 |
| Liaison | John Stolz |
| Submission Date | March 1, 2023 |
Duquesne University
OP-7: Food and Beverage Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.32 / 6.00 |
Brianna
Marks Graduate Assistant Center for Environmental Research and Education |
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Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on products that are sustainably or ethically produced:
0.81
Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on plant-based foods:
8.92
An inventory of food and beverage purchases that qualify as sustainably/ethically produced:
A brief description of the methodology used to conduct the inventory, including the timeframe and how representative samples accounted for seasonal variation (if applicable):
Information for the inventory was obtained via Parkhurst Dining Services through their annual "Know Your Source" (KYS) Report. The KYS report tracks food and beverage purchases made through local FarmSource and Forged Partners initiatives, as well as verified/certified products, from June 1, 2021 through December 31, 2022. Parkhurst aims to continually source 20% or more of their total spend from local partners. This year's purchases were 36% according to Parkhurst Dining Services. However, these purchases are not fully represented in the KYS report.
It should also be noted that Parkhurst does not directly track plant-based purchases as described in the STARS criteria. However, plant-based purchases that were included in the KYS report (i.e. plant-based purchases that came from local sources), which only represent a very small percentage of total plant-based purchases, were listed in the inventory. According to Parkhurst management for Duquesne, it is estimated that ~50% of total spending are likely to be considered plant-based under STARS criteria, although this is not documented. Improved procedures for tracking plant-based purchases as described by STARS need to be established in future years in order to more accurately complete this section of the report.
It should also be noted that Parkhurst does not directly track plant-based purchases as described in the STARS criteria. However, plant-based purchases that were included in the KYS report (i.e. plant-based purchases that came from local sources), which only represent a very small percentage of total plant-based purchases, were listed in the inventory. According to Parkhurst management for Duquesne, it is estimated that ~50% of total spending are likely to be considered plant-based under STARS criteria, although this is not documented. Improved procedures for tracking plant-based purchases as described by STARS need to be established in future years in order to more accurately complete this section of the report.
If reporting Real/Good Food Calculator results, provide:
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Which of the following food service providers are present on campus and included in the inventory/assessment?:
| Present? | Included? | |
| Dining operations and catering services operated by the institution | Yes | Yes |
| Dining operations and catering services operated by a contractor | No | No |
| Student-run food/catering services | No | No |
| Franchises (e.g., regional or global brands) | No | No |
| Convenience stores | Yes | Yes |
| Vending services | Yes | Yes |
| Concessions | Yes | Yes |
Total annual dining services budget for food and beverage products:
$1 million - $4.9 million
Optional Fields
By involving ourselves within the communities we serve, Parkhurst forms personal relationships with new and creative artisans that are producing unique, high-quality goods. Our Forged Partners are food makers and farmers that are looking to venture into new geography. They are family-owned and operated, they share our values, and, most importantly, they share our high culinary standards and passion for food. We love that we are able to help these businesses expand their distribution and bring their exciting and creative products to the guests across our region, in turn offering our client partners a specialized retail product mix that stands apart from their competition.
FarmSource is an initiative to source from the finest growers and producers of food in our communities letting the foods they produce influence our menu. FarmSource Partners grow, raise, or catch our produce, dairy, eggs, seafood, and meat. We believe the food journey begins with caring for ingredients and animals, so we go to great lengths to work with local farms who are doing the right thing. We believe these extra steps not only enable us to build valuable relationships with the local agricultural community, but also enhance the quality and freshness of our product offerings. In turn, providing our customers with the best locally grown food, from the best local partners.
FarmSource is an initiative to source from the finest growers and producers of food in our communities letting the foods they produce influence our menu. FarmSource Partners grow, raise, or catch our produce, dairy, eggs, seafood, and meat. We believe the food journey begins with caring for ingredients and animals, so we go to great lengths to work with local farms who are doing the right thing. We believe these extra steps not only enable us to build valuable relationships with the local agricultural community, but also enhance the quality and freshness of our product offerings. In turn, providing our customers with the best locally grown food, from the best local partners.
Website URL where information about the food and beverage purchasing program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.