| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 43.88 |
| Liaison | Matt Wolsfeld |
| Submission Date | Jan. 30, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Saskatchewan
OP-6: Food and Beverage Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.20 / 4.00 |
Erin
Akins Sustainability Coordinator Office of Sustainability |
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Percentage of dining services food and beverage expenditures that are local and community-based and/or third party verified:
5
None
A copy of an inventory, list or sample of sustainable food and beverage purchases:
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None
An inventory, list or sample of sustainable food and beverage purchases:
The University Culinary Service Department supports local business and suppliers such as Prairie Meats, Charlie’s Seafood Market, Fran’s House of Herbs, Benlock Farms, Willow Creek Organic Grain Co. and Independent Choice Distributors. Further information will be available upon completion of our inventory.
Date Revised: Feb. 4, 2015
None
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (food and beverage expenditures for on-site franchises, convenience stores, vending services, or concessions)?:
No
None
Percentage of on-site franchise, convenience store, vending services, and concessions food and beverage purchases that are local and community-based and/or third party verified:
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None
A copy of an inventory, list or sample of on-site franchise, convenience store, vending machine, and/or concessions food and beverage purchases that are sustainably produced:
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None
An inventory, list or sample of on-site franchise, convenience store, vending machine, and/or concessions food and beverage purchases that are sustainably produced:
No data available for franchises, convenience stores and vending machines. Concessions run by the university support local business and suppliers such as Prairie Meats, Charlie’s Seafood Market, Fran’s House of Herbs, Benlock Farms, Willow Creek Organic Grain Co. and Independent Choice Distributors. Further information will be available upon completion of our inventory.
Date Revised: Feb. 4, 2015
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A brief description of the sustainable food and beverage purchasing program:
Currently local foods are brought in as opportunities present themselves. Upon completion of our inventory, we hope to develop a more comprehensive program to ensure we are optimizing opportunities in this regard.
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A brief description of the methodology used to track/inventory sustainable food and beverage purchases:
The methodology and inventory is currently being developed.
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Total annual food and beverage expenditures:
3,150,000
US/Canadian $
Which of the following food service providers are present on campus and included in the total food and beverage expenditure figures?:
| Present? | Included? | |
| Dining operations and catering services operated by the institution | Yes | Yes |
| Dining operations and catering services operated by a contractor | No | No |
| Franchises | Yes | No |
| Convenience stores | Yes | No |
| Vending services | Yes | No |
| Concessions | Yes | Yes |
Has the institution achieved the following?:
| Yes or No | |
| Fair Trade Campus, College or University status | No |
| Certification under the Green Seal Standard for Restaurants and Food Services (GS-46) | No |
| Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) certification | No |
| Signatory of the Real Food Campus Commitment (U.S.) | No |
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A brief description of other sustainable restaurant and food service standards that the institution’s dining services operations are certified under:
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None
The website URL where information about the institution's sustainable food and beverage purchasing efforts is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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