Overall Rating | Platinum |
---|---|
Overall Score | 88.13 |
Liaison | Tonie Miyamoto |
Submission Date | Nov. 7, 2022 |
Colorado State University
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
---|---|---|
3.00 / 3.00 |
Stacey
Baumgarn Campus Energy Coordinator Facilities |
Does the institution have written policies, guidelines, or directives that seek to support sustainable purchasing across multiple commodity categories institution-wide?:
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
Procurement Services incorporates environmentally beneficial specifications in competitive solicitations. Procurement has the ability to conduct competitive procurement which includes environmental requirements and Colorado State University Policy #5-6010-003 allows a five percent preference for the purchase of environmentally preferable products. In some cases, the preference may exceed five percent if a cost of ownership life cycle analysis establishes that long term savings will result as well.
http://policylibrary.colostate.edu/policy.aspx?id=513
Does the institution employ Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) when evaluating energy- and water-using products and systems?:
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating chemically intensive products and services?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
CSU Housing and Dining Services and Facilities Management have adopted practices that meet the requirements of LEED v4 O+M EQ Prerequisite, Green Cleaning Policy. This highlights procurement standards for green cleaning products and materials, and prefers products that are, for example, Green Seal, ECOLOGO, and EPA Safer Choice.
Grounds has adopted an Integrated Pest Management (IPM) strategy to effectively manage pests, such as animals, insects, and weeds – in alignment with and supportive of CSU’s Bee Campus USA / Pollinator Friendly status.
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating consumable office products?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for consumable office products:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating furniture and furnishings?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for furniture and furnishings:
CSU Facilities Management Construction Standards, specifically Part III – Technical Standards includes many specific sustainability criteria. One example, Division 09 – Finishes, Section 09 68 00 – Carpeting, includes specific criteria “Adhesives shall have no calculated VOCs, be non–flammable, and meet the criteria of the CRI Green Label Plus Certification Program.”
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating Information technology (IT) and equipment?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for Information Technology (IT) and equipment:
The CSU ESRP states:
The University will work towards increasing the procurement of electronics with certain environmental attributes (e.g. reduced or no toxic constituents, recycled-content, designed for recycling, reduced materials use, energy efficient, extended product life/upgradeable, remanufactured, etc.). The Purchasing Manual will be updated from time to time to provide references to current, meaningful standards and guidelines for certain product categories (for example, ENERGY STAR® rating, Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool [EPEAT] score).
Suppliers will be required to deliver the items to the University with energy efficiency and conservation features enabled (e.g. sleep mode, duplex printing, etc.).
Refurbishing services may be used in place of new purchases of computer upgrades or electronic equipment.
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating food service providers?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food service providers:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating garments and linens?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating professional service providers?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional service providers:
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating transportation and fuels?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
Delivery Services: For several years now, CSU has limited office supply delivery to 2-days/week from suppliers. This limitation has reduced vehicle trips, miles, and emissions from box truck deliveries and makes campus safer for pedestrians and bicycles.
Website URL where information about the institution’s sustainable procurement program or initiatives is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT | ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | LIFE CYCLE COST POLICY: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B94R1zdbWHACYlhTSW9aa1lMTWc/view?resourcekey=0-24WCwA2uTRfzwYdoNtQN6Q
OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT | STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAMS | POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | HIGH PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND SUBSTANTIAL RENOVATIONS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tVPbwYf2taXYiRcWGznruUunCRSTIYmL/view
Colorado Office of the State Architect: https://osa.colorado.gov/
OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT | ENERGY MANAGEMENT PROGRAM | POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | LIFE CYCLE COST POLICY: https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B94R1zdbWHACYlhTSW9aa1lMTWc/view?resourcekey=0-24WCwA2uTRfzwYdoNtQN6Q
OFFICE OF THE STATE ARCHITECT | STATE BUILDINGS PROGRAMS | POLICIES AND PROCEDURES | HIGH PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM FOR NEW CONSTRUCTION AND SUBSTANTIAL RENOVATIONS: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1tVPbwYf2taXYiRcWGznruUunCRSTIYmL/view
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.