Overall Rating Silver - expired
Overall Score 51.84
Liaison Tony Gillund
Submission Date Jan. 2, 2014
Executive Letter Download

STARS v1.2

The Ohio State University at Marion
OP-13: Vendor Code of Conduct

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 1.00 / 1.00 Bob Fitchko
AASHE STARS Program Coordinator
Energy Services and Sustainability
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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?:
Yes

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The website URL where the vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy is posted :
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A copy of the vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy:
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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:
http://www.fairlabor.org/affiliate/ohio-state-university Ohio State is a member of both the Fair Labor Association (FLA) and the Worker Rights Consortium (WRC), two university-led worker rights organizations. The Ohio State Code of Conduct for Licensees is a requirement for any manufacturer using the Ohio State name and/or logo on merchandise and is among the more stringent college or university codes. About the school's commitment to protecting workers' rights and the FLA Workplace Code of Conduct: The Ohio State University is committed to conducting its business affairs in a socially-responsible and ethical manner, consistent with its educational, research and service missions. As part of that commitment, the University expects each Licensee of Ohio State to recognize its responsibilities to employees for the conditions under which its licensed products or services are made. Employees producing and/or assembling products or services manufactured, sold or distributed by a Licensee must be provided with fair wages and decent working conditions, and must be treated with dignity and respect. http://purchasing.osu.edu/FileStore/PDFs/Doing_Biz_OSU.pdf#top Doing Business with Ohio State: Practical information about developing business relationships with The Ohio State University. “At The Ohio State University, our goal is to work with a diverse pool of suppliers while being responsible stewards of our resources. We seek to develop mutually beneficial business relationships with companies that deliver quality, service, and value.” “Don’t forget the branch campuses! Another market for your products or services may be at one or more of our five branch campuses: Lima, Mansfield, Marion, and Newark; the Agricultural Technical Institute (ATI) and Ohio Agricultural Research Development Center (OARDC) in Wooster; there are also Extension offices in every county.” Purchasing Department ATTN: Associate Director 2650 Kenny Road Columbus, OH 43210 FAX: 614-292-6913

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