| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.08 |
| Liaison | Andrew Horning |
| Submission Date | June 25, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Michigan
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.25 / 3.00 |
Kenneth
Keeler Senior Sustainability Rep Office of Campus 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:
http://procurement.umich.edu/diversity-sustainability/sustainable-purchasing
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:
The University of Michigan has implemented a comprehensive cleaning system called (OS1) in U-M campus buildings. The (OS1) program includes a green cleaning policy (described here: http://www.umaec.umich.edu/desguide/3.0-Sustainability/OS1-Green-Cleaning-System.pdf), a high performance cleaning system, a custodial effectiveness assessment, the use of sustainable cleaning products and materials, the use of sustainable cleaning equipment, indoor chemical and pollutant source control and indoor integrated pest management.
Student life uses a sustainable and green cleaning agent known as aqueous (or liquid) ozone as our daily general cleaner and sanitizer. http://housing.umich.edu/repairs-and-maintenance/bathroom-cleaning
U-M defines sustainable land management practices as:
• Practices which take into consideration the local climate and environment, and require minimum resource inputs.
• Practices which preserve resources, reduce waste and prevent air, water and soil pollution.
• Practices which reduce stormwater runoff as well as pollutants entering water bodies, by limiting or avoiding the creation of new impervious surfaces, (when possible), and increasing the campus’s natural ability to infiltrate and/or filter water prior to entering the Huron River or its tributaries.
• Maintenance practices which avoid or minimize the use of chemicals through:
o Prioritizing less harmful land management chemicals (which for this document refers to all herbicides, fungicides, insecticides and algaecides). Employing the minimum amount and toxicity necessary to discourage pests and invasive, exotic and non-desired plants, and assist ecological restoration and natural areas stewardship.
o Improving soil and ecosystem health. Prevention is the primary strategy for disease, weed and insect control. By building healthy soils and promoting healthy ecosystems, U-M land will better resist disease and insects.
o Establishing naturalize areas or buffer areas.
o Implementing Integrated Pest Management (IPM).
o Selecting plants well adapted for the climate and site, and encouraging native plants that attract beneficial insects or other wildlife specifics. If the number of defoliating insects becomes undesirable, options like insect predators, mating disruption, traps, and barriers should be prioritized. If necessary, botanical or other non-persistent pest controls should be used under restricted conditions.
o Irrigation efficiency.
Construction and Renovation
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
The Sustainable Products Portfolio (SPP) is maintained by the Sustainability Team at the
University of Michigan (U-M) Department of Architecture, Engineering & Construction
(AEC). The SPP consists of a list of sustainable products that the University has evaluated
and which have been found to meet our sustainable selection criteria.
http://www.umaec.umich.edu/desguide/3.0-Sustainability/DG3.3.pdf
Information Technology (IT)
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
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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 OS-1 program sets standards on paper products. For example, Toilet tissue used contains a minimum 20% post-consumer recycled content and is Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) certified.
http://www.umaec.umich.edu/desguide/3.0-Sustainability/OS1-Green-Cleaning-System.pdf
Other Commodity Categories
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:
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Optional Fields
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
http://www.umaec.umich.edu/desguide/3.0-Sustainability/OS1-Green-Cleaning-System.pdf
http://housing.umich.edu/repairs-and-maintenance/bathroom-cleaning
http://sustainability.umich.edu/media/files/goal%205%20reporting%20guideline%202015.pdf
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.