| Overall Rating | Reporter - expired |
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| Overall Score | |
| Liaison | Marcela Marín Arias |
| Submission Date | Sept. 17, 2020 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Instituto Tecnológico Metropolitano
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
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Reporter |
Marcela
Marín Arias Coordinadora Sistema de Gestión Ambiental Ciencias Ambientales y de la Construcción |
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Part 1: Institution-Wide Policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
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The policies, guidelines or directives:
We have a format that lists environmental criteria for sustainable purchases. Also, we comply with the conceptual and methodological guidelines for sustainable public procurement developed by the Ministry of Environment and Sustainable Development of Colombia.
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:
- We have safety data sheets in compliance with NTC 4435 criteria.
- The products must be labeled according to the Globally Harmonized System.
- The detergents must highly biodegradable (more than 60%).
- The concentrations of phosphorus and surfactants in the detergents must respect the limits established by national regulations.
- The cleaning products should not contain components referred to as “very toxic” for aquatic organisms.
- Suppliers must train employees in the use, dilution process, and adequate disposal of cleaning substances.
- Suppliers must have a post-consumer program for the correct final disposal of product packaging.
Construction and Renovation
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
- The contracting company must comply with the requirements established in the Social and Environmental Management Manual for Construction Works by Área Metropolitana del Valle de Aburrá.
- The company is responsible for the storage and final disposal of the special waste generated (rubble, wood) observing national regulations.
- The company must manage the (domestic and non-domestic) wastewater generated.
- The company must ensure that noise levels and emissions into the air do not affect the environment or human health.
Information Technology (IT)
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
The ITM purchases equipment that meets the following characteristics:
- Low energy consumption (Energy Star or its equivalent)
- Mercury-free (Hg) LCD monitors
- Suppliers must have a post-consumer program to make use of the electrical and electronic waste.
- Computer equipment should come with an extended warranty period (compared to the same equipment in its category).
- Equipment with SSD (solid-state drive) technology is preferred.
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
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
- Fuel sellers must be licensed to operate and meet environmental requirements.
- We buy cars with low fuel consumption per kilometer driven.
- We purchase cars equipped with diesel engines, which consume less gasoline than other vehicles. The company that maintains the cars must guarantee the correct handling and final disposal of waste.
Wood and Paper
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
The ITM prefers to buy refillable markers, biodegradable paper, and that produced from recycled material or sustainable forestry. The paper must have ecological characteristics, the pencils are produced with recycled plastics, the ring binders and folders are made of recycled cardboard, and the products we buy do not have excessive packaging.
Other Commodity Categories
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:
CRITERIA FOR BATTERIES: Low heavy metal content, high durability, and preferably rechargeable. The seller must have a post-consumer program.
CRITERIA FOR COOKING OILS: The seller and the company that collects the waste oil must be registered before the environmental authority and comply with Resolution 0316 of 2018.
CRITERIA FOR HAZARDOUS WASTE: The hazardous waste management company must have a permit issued by the environmental authority for waste transport and storage, in accordance with Decree 1076 of 2015.
Optional Fields
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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