Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 51.46
Liaison Laura Bain
Submission Date Jan. 31, 2011
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.0

Furman University
Tier2-2: Local Businesses

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 0.25 / 0.25
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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:

Furman gives special consideration to local business when reviewing proposals. Business location is considered along with other dimensions of sustainability, cost, and other relevant criteria when reviewing proposals.


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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