Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 63.42
Liaison Elaine Durr
Submission Date Feb. 5, 2014
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STARS v1.2

Elon University
OP-T2-25: Local Businesses

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25 Jeff Hendricks
Procure to Pay Director
Purchasing
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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

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A brief description of the program:
The Sustainable Purchasing Guidelines state a preference for locally and/or regionally manufactured products. In addition, the Purchasing Department encourages the use of local businesses when working with departments to procure products and services. Business location as well as cost, quality, adherence to the Sustainable Purchasing Guidelines and other relevant factors contribute to purchasing decisions.

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