| Overall Rating | Gold |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 67.27 |
| Liaison | Veronica Johnson |
| Submission Date | Jan. 14, 2022 |
Southwestern University
OP-7: Food and Beverage Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
3.90 / 6.00 |
Andy
Bonczyka General Manager Dining Services |
Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on products that are sustainably or ethically produced:
Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on plant-based foods:
An inventory of food and beverage purchases that qualify as sustainably/ethically produced:
A brief description of the methodology used to conduct the inventory, including the timeframe and how representative samples accounted for seasonal variation (if applicable):
Tracking and taking inventory of sustainable food and beverage purchases is done through vendor contracts.
Website URL where the institution’s validated Real/Good Food Calculator results are publicly posted:
Which of the following food service providers are present on campus and included in the inventory/assessment?:
| Present? | Included? | |
| Dining operations and catering services operated by the institution | No | No |
| Dining operations and catering services operated by a contractor | Yes | Yes |
| Student-run food/catering services | Yes | No |
| Franchises (e.g., regional or global brands) | No | No |
| Convenience stores | No | No |
| Vending services | Yes | No |
| Concessions | No | No |
Total annual dining services budget for food and beverage products:
A brief description of the institution’s sustainable food and beverage purchasing program:
Sodexo incorporates corporate responsibility into sourcing strategies for every product category purchased. Sodexo is working with the WWF (World Wildlife Fund) to develop a sustainable sourcing strategy for the following priority commodities: fruits and vegetables, palm oil, soy, beef, and dairy.
Sodexo's clearly defined criteria for sustainable seafood was also developed in conjunction with the World Wildlife Fund and is based on guidance from organizations including Monterey Bay Aquarium, NOAA, Seafood Choices Alliance, and Greenpeace, among others, and is reviewed and revised annually. Sodexo is committed to sourcing 100% sustainable seafood by 2025 globally.
Sodexo is the first in the industry to have a company-wide animal welfare policy. Each supplier is a signatory to our Animal Welfare Charter and works to continuously improve the welfare of animals in the supply chain.
Website URL where information about the food and beverage purchasing program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
All proteins, including fish and beans, purchased (except pork) are certified humanely raised and/or sustainably sourced. Approximately 75% of produce purchased is certified organic. Additionally, all leafy greens are purchased from local vendor TrueHarvest Farms which, although not certified organic, practices the principles of organic agriculture along with other sustainable farming practices.
All proteins, including fish and beans, purchased (except pork) are certified humanely raised and/or sustainably sourced. Approximately 75% of produce purchased is certified organic. Additionally, all leafy greens are purchased from local vendor TrueHarvest Farms which, although not certified organic, practices the principles of organic agriculture along with other sustainable farming practices.
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