| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.21 |
| Liaison | Robert Monico |
| Submission Date | July 19, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Fleming College
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.75 / 3.00 |
Trish
O'Connor Special Projects Leader Academic/ Human Resources |
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Part 1: Institution-Wide Policies
No
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
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Part 2: Life Cycle Cost Analysis
No
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
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A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
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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:
GDI-Omni Facility Services Canada Limited embarked on an intensive process of implementing systems and processes which comply with the internationally recognized Environmental Management Systems standard ISO 14001:2004, Omni Facility Services Canada Limited GTA Branch underwent a certification audit late in December 2007 and was certified early in January 2008. An Environmental Management System goes well beyond green cleaning, using green chemicals or being a part of green certified buildings. As part of this an ongoing process is in place to rationalize the chemicals towards all green. All chemicals are reviewed and switched to an indepentently green alternative where one exists. This is an ongoing process with the objective of switching to an entirely green product and equipment range. OMNI works with key vendors to develop green solutions.
Construction and Renovation
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
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Information Technology (IT)
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
All computer purchases meet environmentally sustainable criteria and are run through the EPEAT scan prior to purchase and are required to meet either Silver or Gold status.
The Fleming Purchasing Department works in conjunction with the IT Director, to ensure that all desktop and laptop computer specifications are evaluated prior to purchase, using the EPEAT website.
This directive was established in 2008, and Fleming College is one of the few Ontario colleges that adheres to these strict purchasing guidelines.
We also ensure that all PC equipment is responsibly recycled at end of life through certified environmental recyclers or through Dell's certified recycling service. Useful PC's are donated or sold where applicable.
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
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
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Wood and Paper
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
In 2006, Fleming Purchasing Department implemented procurement specifications for 100% recycled content paper for all photocopiers and printers and we obtained approval from the President to pay a premium price to do so. We have pricing agreements in place for Rolland Enviro100 paper. In limited cases, where specialty papers and coloured papers are required, we purchase the highest recycled content possible given the technology available. In 2010, 88% of all paper purchased by Fleming was 100% recycled content. Note: when the Ontario Collaborative Education Marketplace (OECM) went out for RFP in 2009, Fleming was the only participating educational institute whose specifications required 100% recycled content on copier and printer paper. Other institutions were either virgin fibre or 30% recycled.
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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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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