| Overall Rating | Bronze - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 38.32 |
| Liaison | Rachelanne Knoll |
| Submission Date | March 30, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Eastern Kentucky University
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 3.00 |
Debbie
Namugayi Sustainability Manager Office of Sustainability |
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Part 1: Institution-Wide Policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
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Part 2: Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Yes
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
Institution employs LCCA less comprehensively, e.g. for certain types of systems or projects and not others
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
EKU contracts with engineering partners who conduct LCCA for all major systems when recommending replacement or renovations.
Part 3: Commodity-Specific Sustainability Criteria
To count, the criteria must address the specific sustainability challenges and impacts associated with products/services in each category, e.g. by requiring or giving preference to multi-criteria sustainability standards, certifications and labels appropriate to the category. Broader, institution-wide policies should be reported in Part 1, above.
Chemically Intensive Products and Services
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
Within EKU's custodial and grounds contract with Aramark, green cleaning is a required practice. In EKU's Green Purchasing Policy, it is recommended that University utilize environmentally responsible biodegradable solvents and cleaners.
EKU Green Purchasing Policy: "To the extent possible, give preference to environmentally superior products, where quality, function and cost are equal or superior... Avoid the purchase and use of all potentially hazardous chemicals including pesticides and wood preservatives for which safety evaluations to current standards have not been carried out and which are known to be persistent in the environment. If no suitable alternative exists, such substances should be used under strictly controlled conditions and subject to a full environmental, health and safety assessment."
Construction and Renovation
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
EKU Green Purchasing Policy: "To the extent possible, give preference to environmentally superior products, where quality, function and cost are equal or superior. ...Promote the purchase of environmentally responsible and ergonomically designed furniture and furnishings, including floor coverings and window treatments."
EKU's Sustainable Building guidelines require:
• All new construction and major renovation building projects for the amount of $5 million or more in budget shall be designed, built, and submitted for certification to achieve a rating of Silver or higher using the LEED V4 - New Construction Project Scorecard.
• All new construction or major renovation projects for the amount of $600,000 - $5 million shall be designed, built, and submitted for review by a member of EKU’s Capital Construction & Project Administration (CCPA) team involved with the project to achieve the rating of Certified or higher using the LEED V4 - New Construction Project Scorecard.
Information Technology (IT)
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
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Food Services
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
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Garments and Linens
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
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Professional Services
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional services:
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Transportation and Fuels
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
EKU Green Purchasing Policy: "To the extent possible, give preference to environmentally superior products, where quality, function and cost are equal or superior....Purchase vehicles which maximize fuel efficiencies, utilize alternative fuel and/or alternative environmentally responsible energy methods."
Wood and Paper
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
Green Purchasing Policy: "To the extent possible, give preference to environmentally superior products, wherequality, function and cost are equal or superior. ...Procure post-consumer recycled-content office supplies and paper, including paper towels and toilet tissue."
Other Commodity Categories
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:
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Optional Fields
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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