| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.05 |
| Liaison | Mary Ellen Mallia |
| Submission Date | July 19, 2012 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Albany
OP-T2-25: Local Businesses
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.25 / 0.25 |
Mary Ellen
Mallia Director of Environmental Sustainability Finance and Business |
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:
The University keeps a list of preferred vendors for all purchasing needs, many of which are locally or regionally based and operated businesses. In addition, the University follows the guidelines of the state executive order #4 which gives preference for locally sourced items, and pursues the LEED credits for locally sources materials in our new construction projects.
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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