| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.20 |
| Liaison | Josh Lasky |
| Submission Date | May 14, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
George Washington University
OP-T2-25: Local Businesses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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0.25 / 0.25 |
Mark
Ellis Sustainability Project Facilitator Office of Sustainability |
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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:
In April, 2014 GW signed the Real Food Challenge, which commits the university to purchasing 20% "real food" by 2020. GW has worked with its food service provider - Sodexo - to source more locally grown food, among other things, to meet the pledge. Students, Office of Sustainability staff, and Sodexo staff are currently engaged in efforts to source additional local food.
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The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
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