Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
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Overall Score | 39.69 |
Liaison | April Thompson |
Submission Date | March 2, 2018 |
Executive Letter | Download |
Creighton University
OP-8: Sustainable Dining
Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.38 / 2.00 |
Brenda
Stanek Unit Marketing Coordinator Creighton Dining Team |
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Part 1: Sustainable Dining Initiatives
Sustainable Dining Policy
Yes
A brief description of the sustainable dining policy:
Sodexo is committed to improving the Quality of Life of its employees and all those it serves throughout the world and contributing to the economic, social and environmental development of the communities, regions and countries where it operates. All of Sodexo’s suppliers are required to pledge to conduct business with the highest ethical, social and environmental practices as defined by our Supplier Code of Conduct.
For more information, visit http://www.sodexo.com/home/corporate-responsibility/sustainable-development.html
On-Campus Sourcing
No
A brief description of the program to source food from a campus garden or farm:
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Local Community Engagement
No
A brief description of the farmers market, CSA or urban agriculture project:
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Vegan Dining Program
Yes
A brief description of the vegan dining program:
Sodexo offers vegan options are at every meal in the dining halls.
Low-Impact Dining Events
Yes
A brief description of the low impact dining events:
Examples of events include 1) No-fry Friday, 2) "I Commit" (a program held in April to show commitment to and provide awareness of Sodexo's sustainability efforts).
Sustainability-Themed Meals
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability-themed meals:
Examples of events include 1) No-fry Friday, 2) Roasted Veggie Bars every Wednesday in Becker Hall.
Sustainability-Themed Outlet
No
A brief description of the sustainability-themed food outlet:
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Labeling and Signage
Yes
A brief description of the sustainability labeling and signage in dining halls:
Digital signage, social media and prints are used to promote sustainability efforts, such as tracking pounds of food discarded by diners in the dining halls. Sodexo provides signage with information about where foods come from and how Sodexo as a company engages in sustainability efforts.
Outreach and Education
No
A brief description of the outreach efforts to support learning and research about sustainable food systems:
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Other Initiatives
Yes
A brief description of the other sustainability-related dining initiatives:
Sodexo introduced Mindful program in February 2013 as a unique approach to wellness that focuses on transparency of ingredients, appealing flavor profiles, and satisfying portions. For more information, visit https://www.mindful.sodexo.com/
Part 2: Food and Dining Waste
Food Recovery Program
Yes
A brief description of the food recovery competition or commitment program or food waste prevention system:
The university hosts a chapter of Community Kitchen, in which leftover food from campus dining halls is donated to the under-served of Omaha. Meals are delivered to the East Park Tower and the Mosaic Community Development Center.
Trayless Dining and Portion Modifications
Yes
A brief description of the trayless dining or modified menu/portion program:
The university operates a “no-tray" policy in all dining halls to reduce waste.
Food Donation
Yes
A brief description of the food donation program:
At the end of each semester, surplus food is donated to Siena/Francis Homeless Shelter. Additionally, Sodexo cooks and donates food for two meals at the shelter.
Food Materials Diversion
No
A brief description of the food materials diversion program:
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Composting
No
A brief description of the pre-consumer composting program:
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Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor have a post-consumer composting program?:
No
A brief description of the post-consumer composting program:
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Dine-In Service Ware
Yes
A brief description of the reusable service ware program:
Silverware is used in all dining halls.
Take-Away Materials
No
A brief description of the compostable containers and service ware:
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Does the institution or its primary dining services contractor offer discounts or other incentives to customers who use reusable containers (e.g. mugs) instead of disposable or compostable containers in “to-go” food service operations?:
Yes
A brief description of the reusable container discount or incentives program:
Re-useable mugs are available for purchase with a discounted refill price at the Starbucks in our student center and at the Brewjay in the Harper Center.
Other Materials Management Initiatives
No
A brief description of other dining services materials management initiatives:
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Optional Fields
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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