| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 57.11 |
| Liaison | Smith Getterman |
| Submission Date | March 12, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Baylor University
OP-7: Low Impact Dining
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 3.00 |
Ariel
Russ Environmental Manager Baylor Facility Services |
Percentage of total dining services food purchases comprised of conventionally produced animal products:
A brief description of the methodology used to track/inventory expenditures on animal products:
We searched our primary vendor's report for all meat products served in the residential locations to obtain a lump sum of expenditures. A nominal selection of our farms do not raise animals conventionally.Our pork will be 100% gestation crate free by 2016.
Does the institution offer diverse, complete-protein vegan dining options at all meals in at least one dining facility on campus?:
Does the institution provide labels and/or signage that distinguishes between vegan, vegetarian (not vegan), and other items?:
Are the vegan options accessible to all members of the campus community?:
A brief description of the vegan dining program, including availability, sample menus, signage and any promotional activities (e.g. “Meatless Mondays”):
Vegan and vegetarian options are offered in the residential dining facilities everyday. We have a Registered Dietitian who can address any food allergies, insensitivities, or diets students, staff or faculty have.
A brief description of other efforts the institution has made to reduce the impact of its animal-derived food purchases:
In Spring 2015, we're launching "Lean and Green" events to highlight non-meat based entree items and promote the importance of vegetables and whole grains to our bodies and the environment.
The website URL where information about the vegan dining program is available:
Annual dining services expenditures on food:
Annual dining services expenditures on conventionally produced animal products:
Annual dining services expenditures on sustainably produced animal products:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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