| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.71 |
| Liaison | Bridget Flynn |
| Submission Date | Feb. 15, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Oberlin College
Tier2-2: Local Businesses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Colin
Koffel Environmental Sustainability Fellow Office of Environmental Sustainability |
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.:
A brief description of the program:
Oberlin's green building policy, which essentially requires new construction and major renovation to be a minimum of LEED silver certifiable, gives preference to local products in construction. Our Local Vendor Invoice/Departmental Purchase Order purchasing system encourages departments and student organizations to patronize local businesses.
The website URL where information about the program, policy, or practice is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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