Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 78.11
Liaison Kristin Larson
Submission Date Oct. 23, 2023

STARS v2.2

San Diego State University
OP-7: Food and Beverage Purchasing

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.48 / 6.00 Duane Buske
Associate Director
Aztec Shops
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Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on products that are sustainably or ethically produced:
2

Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on plant-based foods:
12

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):
We use a Just in Time inventory process. This ensures there is enough stock to produce only what is needed, when you need it. We are able to get daily deliveries to ensure we have enough products for high volume needs without having excess waste. Seasonal and local items are purchased throughout the year and taken advantage of whenever possible.

If reporting Real/Good Food Calculator results, provide:

Website URL where the institution’s validated Real/Good Food Calculator results are publicly posted:
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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) Yes No
Convenience stores Yes Yes
Vending services Yes Yes
Concessions Yes Yes

Total annual dining services budget for food and beverage products:
$10 million or more

Optional Fields

A brief description of the institution’s sustainable food and beverage purchasing program:
Local and sustainable food is purchased whenever possible.

Website URL where information about the food and beverage purchasing program is available:
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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