| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 50.72 |
| Liaison | Philip Mansfield |
| Submission Date | Feb. 17, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Carleton University
OP-14: Office Paper Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 1.00 |
J.P.
Gaceta Manager Purchasing Services |
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase office paper that has recycled content and/or is certified to meet multi-criteria sustainability standards for paper?:
Yes
None
A copy of the paper purchasing policy, directive or guidelines:
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None
The paper purchasing policy, directive or guidelines:
Terms of current contract require FSC or SFI Certified paper as per our RFP 2012-16. We use FSC certified. There is no requirement for any recycled content.
Our RFP's contain this standard clause:
ENVIRONMENTAL CONCERNS
The University is committed to giving serious consideration to purchasing goods, which are less harmful to the overall environment.
While Proponents are required to Proposal on the specifications stated herein, the University encourages Proponents to submit supplementary Proposals on products or services which are environmentally friendly. Goods or services which offer a measure of protection for the environment may take several forms namely: Have a high recyclable content; produce fewer pollutants during the course of its operation or consumption; consume less natural resources during fabrication or its operation; these but to name a few.
Proponents are required to include documentation sufficient to substantiate their claims.
It is our intention that any offers resulting from this request would be submitted to the users for their consideration and ultimate decision.
None
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed :
Contract not awarded unless FSC or SFI requirement was met.
None
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on office paper)?:
No
None
Expenditures on office paper with the following levels of post-consumer recycled, agricultural residue, and/or FSC certified content::
| Expenditure Per Level | |
| 10-29 percent | --- |
| 30-49 percent | --- |
| 50-69 percent | --- |
| 70-89 percent (or FSC Mix label) | --- |
| 90-100 percent (or FSC Recycled label) | --- |
None
Total expenditures on office paper :
90,483
US/Canadian $
None
The website URL where information about the paper purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines is available:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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