Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 59.08
Liaison John Pumilio
Submission Date July 17, 2013
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Colgate University
OP-T2-25: Local Businesses

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 John Pumilio
Director of Sustainability
Sustainability Office
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Does the institution give preference to local products and businesses in its purchasing decisions? Local food purchases, which are covered in OP Credit 6: Food Purchasing, are not included in this credit.:
Yes

A brief description of the program:

Colgate has long-established purchasing preferences for local businesses and products. Students can use their student I.D. cards ('Gate Card) at numerous small and locally owned vendors and restaurants in our village. Furthermore, our purchasing department and other departments can use budget codes with local vendors to foster local purchasing and support of businesses in our community.


The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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