| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 70.78 |
| Liaison | Julia Carlow |
| Submission Date | July 25, 2024 |
American University of Sharjah
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
2.50 / 3.00 |
Julia
Carlow Acting Head of Sustainability Sustainability |
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:
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:
AUS Campus Development focused on energy and cost efficiency during recent renovation projects, using a LCCA approach. These initiatives prioritized the use of green building materials to minimize environmental impact while implementing energy-efficient design principles to reduce consumption and enhance indoor comfort. From improving building thermal efficiency to upgrading cooling and water systems and implementing efficient air distribution controls, AUS has integrated eco-friendly upgrades across its infrastructure. The tangible outcomes of these efforts are reflected in significant annual energy savings and reductions in CO2 emissions. Notably, the Student Center saw a remarkable reduction in building cooling capacity, resulting in substantial energy savings and a corresponding decrease in CO2 emissions.
Quoted from AUS Annual Report 23/24, page 46
https://info.aus.edu/hubfs/AUS%20Annual%20Report%202023-2024.pdf
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:
AUS commits to minimizing the use of harmful chemicals in its campus operations where possible.
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:
AUS commits to prioritizing the use of FSC certified office paper, rechargeable batteries and recyclable toner cartridges where possible.
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:
AUS commits to prioritizing the purchase of furnishings that are low-VOC or free of flame retardants where possible.
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:
AUS commits to prioritizing energy efficient IT equipment with a preference for ENERGY STAR, TCO Certified, Blue Angel, or EPEAT registered products where possible as the specs are determined by IT team.
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:
AUS commits to requiring its dining service contractors to comply with UAE labor law while operating on AUS campus and to uphold the principles as set out in the AUS Single Use Plastics Ban where possible.
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:
AUS commits to work with its clothing suppliers to meet the standards as outlined in the AUS vendor code of conduct.
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:
AUS commits to minimizing travel and transport where possible and to opt for fuel efficient and low-emissions vehicles where possible.
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:
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