| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.61 |
| Liaison | Margaret Lo |
| Submission Date | Sept. 28, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Ball State University
OP-13: Vendor Code of Conduct
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Matt
Stephenson Senior Director of Business Services for Purchasing, Printing, and Contracts Business and Auxiliary Services |
"---"
indicates that no data was submitted for this field
None
Does the institution have and act on a vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy that sets expectations about the social and environmental responsibility of vendors with whom the institution does business?:
Yes
None
The website URL where the vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy is posted :
None
A copy of the vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy:
---
None
A brief description of programs and strategies institution has implemented to ensure the code is followed, including a brief description of instances when vendor code of conduct has changed purchasing behavior within the last five years, if applicable:
Ball State University is a member of the Fair Trade Association(FLA). The FLA consists of consumers, Human Rights groiups, the National Consumers League and the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial Center for Human Rights, as well as 150 universities and colleges, leading apparel and footwear manufacturers and retailers. The Fair Labor Association monitors manufacturers of licensed products for their adherence to their FLA Code of Conduct which addresses: legal compliance, environmental compliance, ethical principles and employment standards. FLA membership compliance is monitored by the FLA and Ball State's trademark Managment Company, Licensing Resource Group (LRG). LRG and the FLA share databases of vendors and members to insure compliance. The university is notified if a vendor is not compliant and action is taken to either make the vendor complianct or with the license to manufacture BSU logoed merchandise.
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
---
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.