| Overall Rating | Silver |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 46.55 |
| Liaison | Keaton Schrank |
| Submission Date | Aug. 16, 2022 |
Westminster University - Utah
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.50 / 3.00 |
Keaton
Schrank Environmental Center Manager Environmental Center |
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Part 1. Institution-wide sustainable procurement policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
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The policies, guidelines or directives:
On the Purchasing Policies and Principles, the 3rd purchasing objective states Westminster College will "Strive to conduct business in a sustainable and energy efficient manner that balances economic priorities with environmental health and human health. When economically feasible, the College will do business with companies that can further our sustainable objectives. For example, to the extent possible, the college prefers to purchase electronics that are EPEAT or Energy Star certified, cleaning products that are Green Seal certified, and paper containing FSC and/or recycled content."
https://westminstercollege.edu/_resources/files/default-source/risk-management/policies/200/260-to-279/260-purchasing-policies-and-principles5eee.pdf
https://westminstercollege.edu/_resources/files/default-source/risk-management/policies/200/260-to-279/260-purchasing-policies-and-principles5eee.pdf
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:
On the Purchasing Policies and Principles, the 3rd purchasing objective states Westminster College will "Strive to conduct business in a sustainable and energy efficient manner that balances economic priorities with environmental health and human health. When economically feasible, the College will do business with companies that can further our sustainable objectives. For example, to the extent possible, the college prefers to purchase electronics that are EPEAT or Energy Star certified, cleaning products that are Green Seal certified, and paper containing FSC and/or recycled content."
https://westminstercollege.edu/_resources/files/default-source/risk-management/policies/200/260-to-279/260-purchasing-policies-and-principles5eee.pdf
https://westminstercollege.edu/_resources/files/default-source/risk-management/policies/200/260-to-279/260-purchasing-policies-and-principles5eee.pdf
Consumable office products
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for consumable office products:
The purchasing policy calls for FSC or recycled paper content.
Furniture and furnishings
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for furniture and furnishings:
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Information Technology (IT) and equipment
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for Information Technology (IT) and equipment:
"In order to be as energy efficient as possible and environmentally friendly, Westminster College makes an effort to make sure all computer desktops and monitors bought are EPEAT certified."
https://westminstercollege.edu/about/campus-sustainability/energy
https://westminstercollege.edu/about/campus-sustainability/energy
Food service providers
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food service providers:
Westminster's RFP process for campus food service providers includes criteria for meeting the college's sustainable food goals (below).
• Reach a minimum of 20% “real food A” in food purchasing dollars by 2020
• Provide at least 5% “real food B,” 5% “real food A,” and products from at least one local source at time of contract initiation
• Provide an annual increase of at least 2% additional “real food A”
• Partner in student food education and awareness
• Clearly label all ingredients and “real food” status
• Annually report on dollars spent and “real food” percentages
• Reach a minimum of 20% “real food A” in food purchasing dollars by 2020
• Provide at least 5% “real food B,” 5% “real food A,” and products from at least one local source at time of contract initiation
• Provide an annual increase of at least 2% additional “real food A”
• Partner in student food education and awareness
• Clearly label all ingredients and “real food” status
• Annually report on dollars spent and “real food” percentages
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
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
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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:
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