| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 69.28 |
| Liaison | Katie Koscielak |
| Submission Date | April 21, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Cal Poly Humboldt
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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3.00 / 3.00 |
Tawny
Fleming Contracts, Procurement & Accounts Payble Contracts, Procurement & Accounts Payble |
Does the institution have written policies, guidelines or directives that seek to support sustainable purchasing across commodity categories institution-wide?:
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
- CSU Buy Recycled Handbook: http://www.calstate.edu/csp/special-programs/
- CSU Sustainability Policy: http://www.calstate.edu/cpdc/sustainability/policies-reports/
- ICSUAM 5235.00 CSU Buy Recycled Products Campaign: https://csyou.calstate.edu/Policies/icsuam/Pages/5235-00.aspx
- Staples Business Advantage $50 Order Minimum (attached): HSU adheres to a requirement by the CSU that all Staples Business Advantage orders meet a $50 minimum, which minimizes shipping, transportation, and associated fuels and emissions from smaller orders.
- HSU Sustainable Purchasing Website: https://www2.humboldt.edu/procurement/sustainability
- Contractors Building Demolition Waste & Recycling Meeting Form 02060A: http://www.calstate.edu/cpdc/cm/forms/#construction
- Reducing Food Waste
https://strategicplan.humboldt.edu/content/reducing-food-waste
- ZimRide, JackPass, Zip Car, Ride a Bike, Carpooling, Green Cleaning, Efficient Lighting, Bottled Water, Reusable Office Supplies, Use of Paper, Green Place Work Assessment, PowerSave, Etc.
http://www2.humboldt.edu/greenroom/office/
- Executive Order 987: Policy Statement on Energy Conservation, Sustainable Building Practices, and Physical Plant Management for the California State University
http://www.calstate.edu/eo/eo-987.html
Does the institution employ Life Cycle Cost Analysis (LCCA) when evaluating energy- and water-using products and systems?:
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
http://www.calstate.edu/eo/eo-987.html
Humboldt State University, planning derives its program policies regarding sustainable business practices from the CSU Chancellor's office Executive Order (EO) 987: Policy Statement on Energy Conservation, Sustainable Building Practices, and Physical Plant Management for the California State University which states, among other things, that sustainable practices, materials, and other considerations be made in the design, construction and operation of buildings and other structures on CSU campuses. While this EO primarily indicates consideration of measures to conserve water and energy, it also expressly indicates that materials and equipment with long life cycles should be used as well as sustainable building products.
The CSU's Sustainability Policy also speaks to energy conservation, on-site and renewable power generation goals and to elaborate on sustainable building design practices. CSU has committed its self to sustainable building practices by incorporating the local geography in building design, minimizing operating costs maximizing energy and water efficiency, and choosing materials and systems who's total life cycle, from manufacture to replacement, minimize environmental impacts.
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating chemically intensive products and services (e.g. building and facilities maintenance, cleaning and sanitizing, landscaping and grounds maintenance)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
http://humboldt.edu/sustainability/resources
The areas of campus performing custodial functions have control of their chemical purchasing and managers for that department have designated specific products meeting their objectives for reducing environmental impacts from cleaning chemicals by using the indicated percentage of Green Seal and EcoLogo products. Chemicals are bought in bulk form, but use either automated mixing equipment or manufacturers specified dilution ratios for individual containers.
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating construction and renovation products (e.g. furnishings and building materials)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
Humboldt State University, planning derives its program policies regarding sustainable business practices from the CSU Chancellor's office Executive Order (EO) 987: Policy Statement on Energy Conservation, Sustainable Building Practices, and Physical Plant Management for the California State University which states, among other things, that sustainable practices, materials, and other considerations be made in the design, construction and operation of buildings and other structures on CSU campuses. CSU has committed to sustainable building practices by incorporating the local geography in building design and choosing materials and systems who minimize environmental impacts.
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating Information technology (IT) products and services (e.g. computers, imaging equipment, mobile phones, data centers and cloud services)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
https://www2.humboldt.edu/its/purchasing-computers
Everyone needs to have a Dell premier login ID to configure the machines and only those models are available. All 4 desktops and 5 laptop models have a gold or silver rating. All computing equipment listed on this page meet the University's goal of purchasing equipment that is Energy Star and/or Electronic Products Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) rated, where applicable. It is the University's preference to only purchase computing equipment that meets EPEAT ratings. For more information about EPEAT, and to search the EPEAT registry of devices please visit the EPEAT website.
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating food services (i.e. franchises, vending services, concessions, convenience stores)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
http://now.humboldt.edu/news/from-the-farm-to-the-dining-hall/
http://www2.humboldt.edu/bagel/
HSU Dining Services works closely with the Humboldt County chapter of the Community Alliance with Family Farmers to increase local food options and solidify relationships with local vendors and farmers. The result has been that during the North Coast’s growing season—roughly April to October—between 50 to 100 percent of produce at HSU is local and organic.
https://associatedstudents.humboldt.edu/content/resolution-2014-15-23-resolution-support-weekly-meatless-mondays-j
Following an Associated Students Resolution calling for the adoption of a meatless menu one day per week, Dining Services implemented an initiative to eliminate meat from menu offerings on Mondays at the J Dining Hall. Dining Services works with vendors for the provision of plant-based ingredients, menu items, and recipes. Meatless Mondays debuted at HSU in 2015, and is a global movement seeking to raise awareness of the environmental and health benefits of a plant-based diet,
https://strategicplan.humboldt.edu/content/reducing-food-waste
Humboldt State University committed to reducing food waste with the introduction of a broad food waste program in Fall 2016. With staff in the Office of Sustainability and Dining Services, food waste and food-soiled paper from all campus eateries, including the Jolly Giant Commons cafeteria, the South Campus Marketplace, and the Depot food court are now being collected for compost and diverted from the landfill stream. The new Food Waste Diversion Program involves a 20-cubic-yard composting bin called the BioBin, and is installed near the J cafeteria. The new Biobin allows the campus to compost all food, including meat, and dairy. The expanded program is expected to handle as much as 280,000 pounds of food waste per year. All campus food vendors and and event planners are encouraged to divert food waste from the landfill stream to either the campus Food Pantry (when edible) or to the compost stream (when not-edible).
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating garments and linens?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
The CSU has a Master Enabling Agreement (MEA) with Mission Linen for use of kitchen towels, shop towels, rags, etc. Within this agreement there is Mission Linen Sustainability statement. This sustainability statement is as follows:
Sustainability, Leading the Way from the Very Beginning
At Mission, our commitment to sustainability has been an important part of our business plan since the very beginning. Our company was built on our ability to give organizations the opportunity to rent and “re-use” textiles, providing them with a cost-effective and earth-conscious approach to doing business. Today, our passion for preserving our environment is present in everything we do, and goes beyond just the products we offer.
Mission has been developing, building and implementing water reclamation services throughout industrial laundries since 1970. We are recognized as an industry leader when it comes to retrofitting our existing plants with wastewater pretreatment systems, water reclamation systems and energy efficient equipment.
Our engineering staff consists of 11 employees who design, build and maintain machines, buildings and systems that process X number of the garments, linens and products that we deliver to nearly 40,000 customers annually. This dedicated team never stops looking for new and better ways to conserve our natural resources and make a positive impact on the communities where we live and work.
Mission Linen's sustainability statement is also published on their website and is available at: http://www.missionlinen.com/sustainability/
Attached to our contract with Mission Linen (and all other services and commodities) are the CSU General Provisions (http://www.calstate.edu/csp/crl/gp/gp.shtml) which contain a provisions about:
Item 34 Nondiscrimination
Item 37 Forced, Convict, Indentured and Child Labor
Item 38 Recycled Content Certification
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating professional services (e.g. architectural, engineering, public relations, financial)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional services:
http://www.calstate.edu/csp/crl/gp/gp.shtml
In all CSU General Provisions is a provision (44) for DVBE and Small Business Participation
http://www.calstate.edu/eo/eo-987.html
Executive Order 987: Policy Statement on Energy Conservation, Sustainable Building Practices, and Physical Plant Management for the California State University
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating transportation and fuels (e.g. travel, vehicles, delivery services, long haul transport, generator fuels, steam plants)?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
HSU adheres to a requirement by the CSU that all Staples Business Advantage orders meet a $50 minimum, which minimizes shipping, transportation, and associated fuels and emissions from smaller orders. (referenced above and attached in Part 1)
CSU Sustainability Policy states:
"The CSU will encourage and promote the use of alternative transportation and/or alternative fuels to reduce GHG emissions related to university associated transportation, including commuter and business travel. (14-New)"
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating wood and paper products?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
The CSU Sustainability Policy & the Integrated CSU Administrative Manual (ICSUAM) establishes Environmentally Preferred Purchasing and Use practices that are applicable to all California State Universities.
Humboldt State University has a 100% Recycled Paper Policy: http://www2.humboldt.edu/paperpolicy/memo.html
Executive Order 987 (referenced above)
Does the institution have published sustainability criteria to be applied when evaluating products and services in other commodity categories that the institution has determined to have significant sustainability impacts?:
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:
https://www.humboldt.edu/why-humboldt-state
(Via the link above, navigate to the "Committed to Sustainability" heading found second from bottom).
HSU was the first public university in the state to ban plastic water bottle sales on campus, and also stopped using plastic shopping bags. This prevents the procurement and provision of 50,000 plastic bottles and 3,000 plastic bags each year.
Read more at http://now.humboldt.edu/news/at-hsu-broad-efforts-lead-to-big-water-savings/
http://www2.humboldt.edu/wrrap/rose
As a best practice, new students, faculty, and staff are encouraged during orientation to replace new office supply purchases with reused office supplies and materials via the Reusable Office Supply Exchange (ROSE). ROSE materials are available to all campus users at no cost. On average, ROSE saves HSU students a collective $8,000 each semester that they would otherwise spend on new materials, and saved over $20,000 in the Spring 2010 semester. The ROSE Storehouse is open Monday through Friday, 8:00a to 5:00p.
The website URL where information about the programs or initiatives is available:
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