| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 65.57 |
| Liaison | Derek Nichols |
| Submission Date | Sept. 16, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University at Buffalo
OP-13: Cleaning Products Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.75 / 1.00 |
Tricia
Kandler Senior Purchasing Associate Purchasing |
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase third party certified cleaning and janitorial products?:
A copy of the green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
The green cleaning product purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
The University has indicated in its procurement contract for cleaning supplies that its preference when all things are equal is to purchase products carrying a green designation or products that are part of a green cleaning methodology.
Does the institution wish to pursue Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products)?:
Expenditures on Green Seal and/or UL Environment (EcoLogo) certified cleaning and janitorial products:
Total expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products:
Has the institution's main cleaning or housekeeping department(s) and/or contractor(s) adopted a Green Seal or ISSA certified low-impact, ecological (“green”) cleaning program?:
A brief description of the institution’s low-impact, ecological cleaning program:
Environmentally sensitive cleaning and maintenance products are defined as cleaning and maintenance products that minimize adverse impacts on health and the environment, while cleaning effectively, as determined by the Office of General Services Commissioner.
Goals
Provide a safe and healthy indoor environment that will promote the well being of building occupants, staff and visitors.
Reduce the introduction of biological and particle contaminants that adversely impact air and water quality.
Utilize the skills and knowledge of the Residential Building Services staff to execute Green Cleaning policies.
A copy of the sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
The sections of the cleaning contract(s) that reference certified green products:
7. Supplies and Equipment - The University shall provide the funding for all custodial equipment and cleaning supplies and materials to perform complete custodial services. All New York State procurement requirements must be followed. Purchasing must be coordinated with the Contract Administrator. Energy Star equipment and Green Seal Certified supplies should be purchased whenever possible.
The website URL where information about the institution’s green cleaning initiatives is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Other knowledgeable parties: Dominic Lotempio
Mike Walker, Sodexo Marriott
Other knowledgeable parties: Dominic Lotempio
Mike Walker, Sodexo Marriott
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