| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 45.28 |
| Liaison | Cynthia Philippe |
| Submission Date | May 12, 2021 |
Université du Québec à Montréal
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
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0.75 / 3.00 |
Cynthia
Philippe Sustainability advisor Service du développement organisationnel |
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indicates that no data was submitted for this field
Part 1. Institution-wide sustainable procurement policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
English translation of the document that we present a copy.
In compliance with laws, policies and regulations governing contracts, the University seeks to acquire goods and services that meet the standards of the International Labor Organization, in accordance with its stated interest in protecting the environment. The University asks its suppliers to subscribe to and ensure that their own suppliers align themselves with the following social commitments:
Constantly offer products and solutions that ensure the quality of the environment and promote the eco-efficient use of local resources and local production;
Adhere to the approval of their products and services in the Environmental Choice Program "Eco-Logo" so that they are certified and recognized as having no impact or the least possible impact on the environment;
Implement a manufacturing approach that aims to protect the environment and that is in line with or inspired by ISO 14000 standards, for factories located locally and in foreign countries;
Favor packaging that is less bulky, recyclable, made from recycled materials and, ideally, taken back after delivery of the goods;
Take back used goods and equipment that have been sold in the past and whose secondary use is possible;
Make establishments aware of the possibilities for reuse, recycling and healthy and environmental disposal of the goods sold;
Protect and respect fundamental labor rights, as recognized by the International Labor Organization (ILO), including conventions on the following subjects:
- hours of work;
- minimum wages;
- the minimum age;
- the worst forms of child labor;
- weekly rest;
- the abolition of forced labor;
- the right of association, freedom of association and collective bargaining;
-occupational diseases;
- prevention of major industrial accidents;
- old age insurance;
- disability insurance;
- equal pay;
- maternity protection;
- promotion of employment and protection against unemployment.
In addition, the principles of international solidarity and fairness for a fair wage will be taken into account by suppliers and their own suppliers.
French version : https://approvisionnements.uqam.ca/fr/codecond/
In compliance with laws, policies and regulations governing contracts, the University seeks to acquire goods and services that meet the standards of the International Labor Organization, in accordance with its stated interest in protecting the environment. The University asks its suppliers to subscribe to and ensure that their own suppliers align themselves with the following social commitments:
Constantly offer products and solutions that ensure the quality of the environment and promote the eco-efficient use of local resources and local production;
Adhere to the approval of their products and services in the Environmental Choice Program "Eco-Logo" so that they are certified and recognized as having no impact or the least possible impact on the environment;
Implement a manufacturing approach that aims to protect the environment and that is in line with or inspired by ISO 14000 standards, for factories located locally and in foreign countries;
Favor packaging that is less bulky, recyclable, made from recycled materials and, ideally, taken back after delivery of the goods;
Take back used goods and equipment that have been sold in the past and whose secondary use is possible;
Make establishments aware of the possibilities for reuse, recycling and healthy and environmental disposal of the goods sold;
Protect and respect fundamental labor rights, as recognized by the International Labor Organization (ILO), including conventions on the following subjects:
- hours of work;
- minimum wages;
- the minimum age;
- the worst forms of child labor;
- weekly rest;
- the abolition of forced labor;
- the right of association, freedom of association and collective bargaining;
-occupational diseases;
- prevention of major industrial accidents;
- old age insurance;
- disability insurance;
- equal pay;
- maternity protection;
- promotion of employment and protection against unemployment.
In addition, the principles of international solidarity and fairness for a fair wage will be taken into account by suppliers and their own suppliers.
French version : https://approvisionnements.uqam.ca/fr/codecond/
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:
Not applicable
Part 3. Product-specific sustainability criteria
To count, the criteria must address the specific sustainability challenges and impacts associated with products and/or 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
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
Not applicable
Consumable office products
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for consumable office products:
Not applicable
Furniture and furnishings
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for furniture and furnishings:
Not applicable
Information Technology (IT) and equipment
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for Information Technology (IT) and equipment:
Not applicable
Food service providers
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food service providers:
Not aplicable
Garments and linens
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
Suppliers are requested to respect and protect fundamental labor rights, as recognized by the International Labor Organization (ILO), including conventions on the following subjects:
- hours of work;
- minimum wages;
- the minimum age;
- the worst forms of child labor;
- weekly rest;
- the abolition of forced labor;
- the right of association, freedom of association and collective bargaining;
-occupational diseases;
- prevention of major industrial accidents;
- old age insurance;
- disability insurance;
- equal pay;
- maternity protection;
- promotion of employment and protection against unemployment.
- hours of work;
- minimum wages;
- the minimum age;
- the worst forms of child labor;
- weekly rest;
- the abolition of forced labor;
- the right of association, freedom of association and collective bargaining;
-occupational diseases;
- prevention of major industrial accidents;
- old age insurance;
- disability insurance;
- equal pay;
- maternity protection;
- promotion of employment and protection against unemployment.
Professional service providers
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional service providers:
Not applicable
Transportation and fuels
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
Not applicable
Optional Fields
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
In the additionnel documentation, we put the Ecoresponsability policy (in French).
In section 3.4, there is guidance on responsible procurement.
"Procurement: promote the integration of environmental and social considerations in the procurement of goods and services."
Environmental solutions for responsible procurements : https://approvisionnements.uqam.ca/solenv/
In section 3.4, there is guidance on responsible procurement.
"Procurement: promote the integration of environmental and social considerations in the procurement of goods and services."
Environmental solutions for responsible procurements : https://approvisionnements.uqam.ca/solenv/
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.