American University in Cairo
OP-10: Purchased Goods
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
Reporter |
Yasmin
Mansour Sustainability Director Office of Sustainability |
10.1 Percentage of cleaning products spend that meets sustainability criteria
Does the institution have sufficient data on its cleaning product spend to pursue this indicator?:
Performance year for cleaning products spend:
Total annual spend on cleaning products:
Annual spend on cleaning products that meet preferable sustainability criteria:
Annual spend on cleaning products that meet other qualifying sustainability criteria:
List or sample of cleaning product purchases that meet sustainability criteria:
Cleaning Chemicals:
The university is using Johnson Diversey Cleaning Chemicals which is fabricated from organic materials. Furthermore, J.D. is implementing the worldwide sustainability standard by having the following sustainability certificates:
1- Biodegradation Certificate.
2- PUR - ECO for ECO-Certified professional cleaning.
3- The EU Ecolabel.
4- The Nordic Swan Ecolabel.
As they are implementing the internationally recognized European Ecolabel and/or Nordic Swan Ecolabel and are certified as a clear proof of their environmental qualities.
5- The ULE certificate.
As we use on Campus the cleaning machines of Taski Swingo with intelliflow which are certified by the ULE to be environmentally validated.
Moreover, The Taski machines provide 76% water & chemical savings lower operation costs.
Toilet Paper:
The University is using the products of " Sanita " which implement the worldwide sustainability standards, by producing recycled toilet paper & implementing all hygiene standards on their production process.
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following three figures:
Percentage of cleaning product spend that meets other qualifying sustainability criteria:
Points earned for indicator OP 10.1:
10.2 Percentage of electronics spend that meets sustainability criteria
Performance year for electronics product spend:
Total annual spend on electronics:
Annual spend on electronics that meet preferable sustainability criteria:
Annual spend on electronics spend that meet other qualifying sustainability criteria:
List or sample of electronics purchases that meet sustainability criteria:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following three figures:
Percentage of electronics spend that meets other qualifying sustainability criteria:
Points earned for indicator OP 10.2:
10.3 Percentage of furniture spend that meets sustainability criteria
Performance year for furniture spend:
Total annual spend on furniture:
Annual spend on furniture that meets preferable sustainability criteria:
Annual spend on furniture that meets other qualifying sustainability criteria:
List or sample of furniture purchases that meet sustainability criteria:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following three figures:
Percentage of furniture spend that meets other qualifying sustainability criteria:
Points earned for indicator OP 10.3:
10.4 Percentage of office paper spend that meets sustainability criteria
Performance year for office paper spend:
Total annual spend on office paper:
Annual spend on office paper that meets preferable sustainability criteria:
Annual spend on office paper that meets other qualifying sustainability criteria:
List or sample of office paper purchases that meet sustainability criteria:
The Reporting Tool will automatically calculate the following three figures:
Percentage of office paper spend that meets other qualifying sustainability criteria:
Points earned for indicator OP 10.4:
Optional documentation
Additional documentation for this credit:
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