| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.17 |
| Liaison | Megan Litke |
| Submission Date | Feb. 28, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
American University
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Hannah
Moskowitz Sustainability Analyst Office of Sustainability |
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Part 1: Institution-Wide Policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
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Part 2: Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Yes
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
Institution employs LCCA as a matter of policy and standard practice when evaluating all energy- and water-using products, systems and building components
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
Life Cycle language is in American University design standards and our LEED construction and DCRA Energy and Sustainable codes also require certain modelling and benchmarking to be conducted.
Life Cycle language can also be found in the Procurement & Contracts Policy and Guidelines: http://www.american.edu/policies/upload/Procurement-and-Contracts-Policies-Procedures-Guidelines.pdf
"American University is committed to providing a safe and healthful environment for its employees,
students and visitors and managing the University in an environmentally sustainable and responsible
manner. PCD works with the Sustainability Department to encourage the use of products that
minimize adverse environmental and health effects and take into consideration costs associated with
full product life cycles."
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:
Complete published Green Cleaning Policy (includes: high performance cleaning program, sustainable cleaning products, materials and equipment, indoor chemical and pollutant source control, floor cleaning and cleaning chemical safety): https://www.american.edu/policies/upload/Green_Cleaning_Policy-508SIG.pdf
Construction and Renovation
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
Guidelines for Facility Alterations, Additions Requirements and Furniture can be find in the AU Sustainable Purchasing policy: http://www.american.edu/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=2010993
Other guidelines for construction and renovation can be found in the American University Design and Construction Standards: http://www.american.edu/finance/facilities/upload/American-University-Design-and-Construction-Standards-05-03-16.pdf "Furnishings shall contain the maximum amount of recycled content allowed that retains material integrity, contains as much locally harvested and processed or extracted and processed(within 500 miles) material, rapidly renewable material, and FSC-certified content as feasible. Any adhesives/sealants must comply with the maximum allowable VOC requirements as defined by SCAQMD. Composite and agrifiber products must contain no added urrea formaldehyde resin limits, as applicable."
Information Technology (IT)
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
Published guidelines for electronics and appliances purchasing can be found in the Sustainable Purchasing Policy: http://www.american.edu/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=2010993
The goal is that at least 40% of the cost of goods purchased with comply with one of the following criteria: Energy Star labeled products(when available), Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tools(EPEAT) rated products(at least bronze level). The equipment replaces conventional gas-powered equipment, i.e. maintenance equipment and vehicles.
Food Services
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
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Garments and Linens
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
Published within AU's Sustainable Purchasing Policy, apparel must be sourced from apparel suppliers who conform to the Fair Labor Association's code of conduct and who have been included in the Designated Suppliers Program by the Worker Rights Consortium, if applicable. The policy can be found here: http://www.american.edu/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=2010993
Professional Services
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional services:
The American University Design and Construction Standards provides guidelines for professional services: http://www.american.edu/finance/facilities/upload/American-University-Design-and-Construction-Standards-05-03-16.pdf
This publication has been prepared for the guidance of Consultants providing architectural and
engineering services under contract to the American University (AU) and was developed with input from key stake holders including, Facilities Management (FM), Planning and Project Management (PPM), Facilities Administration, Public Safety, Office of Sustainability, Auxiliary Services, and Housing & Dining Programs and Office of Information Technology
All services including architectural, engineering, and financial are evaluated according to a prescribed list of criteria including sustainability when required. Especially on existing architectural, engineering and construction on campus facilities and projects.
Transportation and Fuels
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
From the sustainable purchasing policy:
American University’s goal is that at least 40% of the cost of goods purchased will comply with criteria including that the equipment replaces conventional gas-powered equipment, i.e. maintenance equipment and vehicles
http://www.american.edu/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=2010993
Wood and Paper
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
Guidelines for Wood and Paper can be found in the AU Sustainable Purchasing Policy: http://www.american.edu/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=2010993
American University purchases recycled paper for printing. Support printing vendors that print on 100% recycled and FSC certified paper. Office supplies purchased monthly from WB Mason to reduce packaging and emissions from transportation.
Other Commodity Categories
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:
Other Commodity Categories can be found within AU's Sustainable Purchasing Policy: http://www.american.edu/loader.cfm?csModule=security/getfile&pageid=2010993
Durable Goods: Achieve sustainable purchases of at least 40% of total annual spend on electric powered equipment. Reduce Mercury Lamps: At least 90% of all mercury-containing lamps contain no more than 90 picograms of mercury per lumen hour. Bottled Water: Purchase no single-serve bottled water for university consumption. Ongoing Consumables: Goal is that at least 60% of the cost of goods purchased will comply with one or more of the following criteria: Contains at least 10% post-consumer and/or 20% post-industrial material, contains at least 50% rapidly renewable material(e.g., bamboo, cotton, cork, wool), consists of at least 50% Forest Stewardship Council(FSC)-certified paper products, rechargeable batteries.
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