University Mohammed VI Polytechnic
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
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2.00 / 3.00 |
Fadwa
BALADI Sustainable Developpement Manager Sustainable Developpement |
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Part 1. Institution-wide sustainable procurement policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
An Eco-responsible purchasing policy has been written in collaboration with all departments. This charter is a frame work including the sustainability guidlines and criteria that must be applied in purchasing decisions.
Part 2. Life Cycle Cost Analysis
No
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
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A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
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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 for the cleaning products :
*Use ecological products certified with an ecolabel required by the international STARS sustainability monitoring, evaluation and rating system (Blue Angel, Cradle to Cradle, ECOLOGO, European Ecolabel, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), etc.)
*Buy biodegradable cleaning products and paper (Diversey, THOMIL, Enzypin, etc.).
the cleaning paper used at the university is of the TORK brand certified European ecolabel
*Use ecological products certified with an ecolabel required by the international STARS sustainability monitoring, evaluation and rating system (Blue Angel, Cradle to Cradle, ECOLOGO, European Ecolabel, Forest Stewardship Council (FSC), etc.)
*Buy biodegradable cleaning products and paper (Diversey, THOMIL, Enzypin, etc.).
the cleaning paper used at the university is of the TORK brand certified European ecolabel
Consumable office products
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for consumable office products:
Concerning consumable office products:
*Avoid purchasing low quality products that need to be replaced frequently.
*Give preference to products (paper, cardboard, packaging, labels, etc.) whose fibers are FSC certified.
*Substitute the papers of the Claire Fontaine brand by another certified FSC / ISO type 1 / 90-100% of agricultural or post-consumer recycled residues by Fabriano and Navigator.
88% of the stock of paper purchased in the university is FSC MIXTE certified by the NAVIGATOR and PIONNER brands.
*Avoid purchasing low quality products that need to be replaced frequently.
*Give preference to products (paper, cardboard, packaging, labels, etc.) whose fibers are FSC certified.
*Substitute the papers of the Claire Fontaine brand by another certified FSC / ISO type 1 / 90-100% of agricultural or post-consumer recycled residues by Fabriano and Navigator.
88% of the stock of paper purchased in the university is FSC MIXTE certified by the NAVIGATOR and PIONNER brands.
Furniture and furnishings
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for furniture and furnishings:
It is recommended to favor :
• Products made of post-consumer recyclable or renewable content,
• Long-lasting products,
• Low VOC water-based paint,
• Mercury-free lamps since Morocco has signed “The Minamata convention” that prohibits the import and export of products containing mercury,
• Preference of the certified buildings by third party,
• Recyclable packaging.
It is also recommended to regroup all purchases and order to limit the supplier transportation.
• Products made of post-consumer recyclable or renewable content,
• Long-lasting products,
• Low VOC water-based paint,
• Mercury-free lamps since Morocco has signed “The Minamata convention” that prohibits the import and export of products containing mercury,
• Preference of the certified buildings by third party,
• Recyclable packaging.
It is also recommended to regroup all purchases and order to limit the supplier transportation.
Information Technology (IT) and equipment
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for Information Technology (IT) and equipment:
*Purchase EPEAT / Iso type 1 or equivalent certified IT equipment (KRAMER, LENOVO, APPLE, DELL, CISCO, TOSHIBA, KONICA MINOLTA, EPSON, DURACELL, PANASONIC).
*Favor the following brands: KRAMER, LENOVO, APPLE, DELL, CISCO, TOSHIBA, KONICA MINOLTA, EPSON, DURACELL, PANASONIC.
*Avoid brands that are not ecolabel certified, for example: CHRISTIE, F5, CORNING.
90% of the stock of IT equipment purchased by the university is certified ecolabel
*Favor the following brands: KRAMER, LENOVO, APPLE, DELL, CISCO, TOSHIBA, KONICA MINOLTA, EPSON, DURACELL, PANASONIC.
*Avoid brands that are not ecolabel certified, for example: CHRISTIE, F5, CORNING.
90% of the stock of IT equipment purchased by the university is certified ecolabel
Food service providers
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food service providers:
Per the sustainability purchasing guidelines:
*Buy certified fair trade coffee, tea, sugar and chocolate
*Replace exotic foods with local foods to reduce the university's carbon footprint.
*Buy the right amount to avoid food waste
The university catering service (NEWREST) sources mainly from suppliers in the region
*Buy certified fair trade coffee, tea, sugar and chocolate
*Replace exotic foods with local foods to reduce the university's carbon footprint.
*Buy the right amount to avoid food waste
The university catering service (NEWREST) sources mainly from suppliers in the region
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
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
It's recommended to :
*Use bicycles or carpooling more frequently to get to campus.
*Promote electric and hybrid vehicles for the transport of people / goods(install charging stations, Replace cars rented by the university with hybrid cars, sign an agreement with a brand that offers hybrid / electric cars)
* opt for walking, cycling or carpooling to decrease greenhouse gas emissions,
*Use “picalty”, the UM6P bike sharing program at the campus,
The university has accommodation for students to encourage them to live close to campus.
The university made available to the staff of Villas Marguerittes near the campus
*Use bicycles or carpooling more frequently to get to campus.
*Promote electric and hybrid vehicles for the transport of people / goods(install charging stations, Replace cars rented by the university with hybrid cars, sign an agreement with a brand that offers hybrid / electric cars)
* opt for walking, cycling or carpooling to decrease greenhouse gas emissions,
*Use “picalty”, the UM6P bike sharing program at the campus,
The university has accommodation for students to encourage them to live close to campus.
The university made available to the staff of Villas Marguerittes near the campus
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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