| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 61.51 |
| Liaison | Karen Eckert, Ph.D. |
| Submission Date | March 5, 2021 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Principia College
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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1.00 / 3.00 |
Karen
Eckert, Ph.D. Professor and Director Center for Sustainability |
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Part 1: Institution-Wide Policies
No
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
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The policies, guidelines or directives:
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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:
See OP-3 "Green Cleaning" (including the upload).
Also, Principia's General Contract Specifications include an ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION section stating, inter alia, that the "Contractor, its employees and agents shall:
• Comply strictly with all laws, ordinances, guidelines, recommendations, regulations and restrictions which have been issued by the manufacturer, distributor, or any local, state or federal governmental authority, pertaining to the use, handling, storage and disposal of all Chemical Substances (including without limitation pesticides, herbicides, fungicides, insecticides, fertilizers, petroleum, and all other substances regulated under local, state or federal law, statutes, ordinances, rules and regulations) brought onto Owner's property by Contractor, its employees or agents;
• Advise Owner in writing of all conditions arising or resulting from the activities of Contractor, its agents and employees, including without limitation the presence of Chemical Substances on, in or under Owner's property, which may create a risk of harm, injury, or damage of any kind to persons and/or property, including mature trees not approved for harm;
• Take all actions reasonably appropriate to eliminate (or where impracticable) reduce, minimize, limit and contain such risk, including without limitation posting of notices, restriction of access to affected areas, and use of alternative Chemical Substances; ..."
Construction and Renovation
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
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Information Technology (IT)
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
Our 2015 Green Electronics Purchasing Standard mandates that “Principia shall prioritize the purchase of electronic products that meet industry certifications intended to minimize negative impacts on ecological systems and human health and safety, while at the same time upholding financial and performance criteria.”
The Standard favors EPEAT® registered Computers & Displays (e.g., desktops, displays, notebooks, integrated desktop computers, workstation desktops, thin clients, tablet notebooks), Imaging Equipment (e.g., copiers, digital duplicators, fax machines, mailing machines, multifunction devices, printers, scanners), and Televisions, and ENERGY STAR® certified Appliances, and Electronic and Office Equipment for which EPEAT® certification is not available.
At end of life, all electronics are recycled or repurposed by MRC, a local R2 certified, zero landfill facility. See our recycling volumes at Zero Waste. See also OP-21.
Food Services
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
NOTE: In response to the AASHE peer-review, please note that we have no franchises, vending services, or concessions, and our "convenience store" (which is simply our College Store, which includes a few refrigerated coolers which largely stock vegan, organic, local, whole food or other sustainability-related fare) is adjoined to and managed by our in-house Dining Services. Our Green Dining Standard applies equally to the Store, so I feel like we can say YES here because we do have published criteria associated with food sold in our "convenience store." Those criteria were uploaded to OP-8.
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
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
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Wood and Paper
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
In response to the AASHE peer-review, I'm revising this to "NO", but please let me keep this text so that it's "captured" by the audit and I don't lose track of it. Thanks!
Our Green Seal® certified MOKA toilet tissue is made from 100% recycled fiber (minimum 60% post-consumer material), reduces greenhouse gas emissions by 15% (vs 100% recycled white fiber tissue), and is made with water and energy efficient chlorine-free processes. TORK single draw paper towels (made from 100% recycled fiber, minimum 25% post-consumer fibers) save money and resources, are safer for our health and environment, and allow us to support companies that match our values.
Other Commodity Categories
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:
From Steelcase classroom chairs and desks to nearly 10,000 square yards of carbon neutral flooring from Interface, the college prioritizes environmentally safe spaces. Environmentally friendly fabrics and furnishings in student residence houses offer low emission manufacturing, non-toxic durability, and sustainable component sourcing, including GreenGuard Certified laminates, FSC-certified wood, and high recycled content.
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
This credit has been revised (and revisited a second time) in response to the AASHE peer-review.
The information presented here is self-reported. While AASHE staff review portions of all STARS reports and institutions are welcome to seek additional forms of review, the data in STARS reports are not verified by AASHE. If you believe any of this information is erroneous or inconsistent with credit criteria, please review the process for inquiring about the information reported by an institution or simply email your inquiry to stars@aashe.org.