| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 66.39 |
| Liaison | Dianne Anderson |
| Submission Date | Jan. 31, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
New York University
OP-13: Vendor Code of Conduct
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Scott
Lewis Manager, Client Relations Administrative Services |
Does the institution have and act on a vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy that sets expectations about the social and environmental responsibility of vendors with whom the institution does business?:
The website URL where the vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy is posted :
A copy of the vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy:
A brief description of programs and strategies institution has implemented to ensure the code is followed, including a brief description of instances when vendor code of conduct has changed purchasing behavior within the last five years, if applicable:
The University has adopted many of the NYU Sustainability Task Force's recommendations about improving the environmental performance of purchased goods. The current policies and practices adopted can be found in the link above.
In terms of these policies' effects on vendors, for example, see Procedure number P166 section H that states: "Administrative Services will make every effort to secure contracts with suppliers that are socially and environmentally conscientious, and certified green"; and section I describing socially-responsible and ethical purchasing standards.
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