| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 47.82 |
| Liaison | Rebecca Collins |
| Submission Date | Dec. 10, 2020 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Temple University
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.75 / 3.00 |
Rebecca
Collins Director of Sustainability Office of Sustainability |
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Part 1: Institution-Wide Policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
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The policies, guidelines or directives:
Use of Minority or Women Business Enterprise (MBE/WBE) Vendors
Temple University is committed to dealing with all suppliers with an ethical manner to support and encourage business with diverse groups. Temple University's policy is to provide opportunities to all diverse suppliers which include but not limited to minority and women owned businesses. Temple University encourages all internal departments to include diverse suppliers when looking to source a service or commodity. It is Temple University's commitment to do business with any supplier that can provide competitive price and quality for services and commodities which meet Temple University's business needs.
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: Commodity-Specific Sustainability Criteria
To count, the criteria must address the specific sustainability challenges and impacts associated with products/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:
In FY17, Temple University made the switch to a green cleaning line. The university requires its cleaning products (with the exception of its quaternary disinfectant) to meet independent verified green cleaning standards. Products used on campus must meet the following criteria:
-Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified (paper products);
-Green Seal certified; or,
-EPA Safer Choice labeled.
Information on the published policy and procedure is located here: https://sustainability.temple.edu/green-cleaning-program#.
Construction and Renovation
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
The construction and renovation sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products is published in the Green building policy, which was formerly adopted in Temple's Visualize Temple Master Plan. The policy sets forth:
• Maximizing recycled materials in construction projects is a
goal for every building project, with a minimum goal for each
project of 20%.
• Using materials for new construction that are easily recycled at
the end of their life is encouraged.
• The use of durable and quality materials will extend the use
of a facility and minimize costs for maintenance and future
renovations will be encouraged.
• Utilize local and regional materials to the greatest extent
possible.
• Utilize rapidly-renewable materials and certified wood products
to the greatest extent possible.
indoor environments & health
• No chlorofluorocarbons (CFC) in any new equipment.
• Low-volatile organic compounds (VOC) paints, sealants and
carpet systems are the standard.
• Materials that can be cleaned and maintained with the products
carrying the Green Seal are preferred over alternatives.
• Every building is encouraged to pursue the Leadership in
Energy & Environmental Design (LEED) innovation credit for
Active Design.
https://campusoperations.temple.edu/sites/campusoperations/files/file_downloads/2014-1029TempleUniversityMPFinalDraftREV1.pdf
Information Technology (IT)
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
The university's standards meet EPEAT Silver or above. Additionally, the university is required to buy energy star rated equipment. The published Energy Star Rated policy is found at https://www.temple.edu/purchasing/SustainabilityPolicies/sustain_index.htm.
Food Services
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
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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 Services
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional services:
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Transportation and Fuels
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
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Wood and Paper
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
The university has a requirement to buy all paper products with a minimum of 30% recycled content. The policy is published at:
https://www.temple.edu/purchasing/SustainabilityPolicies/sustain_index.htm.
Other Commodity Categories
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:
The university encourages departments to review surplus furniture and computers for departmental use rather than purchasing new. The policy is published at: https://www.temple.edu/purchasing/SustainabilityPolicies/sustain_index.htm.
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
FY19
https://www.temple.edu/purchasing/policies_procedures.htm#MBE
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