| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 73.04 |
| Liaison | Troy Goodnough |
| Submission Date | March 30, 2018 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Minnesota, Morris
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.75 / 3.00 |
Troy
Goodnough Sustainability Director Office of Sustainability |
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Part 1: Institution-Wide Policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
The U of M has a sustainability policy which directly addresses these concerns.
http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Sustain_Energy_Efficiency.pdf
It is the policy of the University of Minnesota that all projects contracted for the University shall comply with the prevailing wage requirements of Minn. Stat. § 177.41-177.43. This requirement shall apply regardless of the source of funding.
http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/WageRates.pdf
+ Date Revised: Jan. 19, 2016
Part 2: Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Yes
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
Institution employs LCCA as a matter of policy and standard practice when evaluating all energy- and water-using products, systems and building components
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
The Regents policy discussed LCA for the U of M.
The policy for the entire University of Minnesota is applied practice Life Cycle Cost Analysis. Life-cycle cost analysis is a tool to determine the most cost-effective option among different competing alternatives to purchase, own, operate, maintain and, finally, dispose of an object or process. Life Cycle Costing (LCC) is an important economic analysis used in the selection of alternatives that impact both pending and future costs. It compares initial investment options and identifies the least cost alternatives for the estimated life of the asset.
http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Sustain_Energy_Efficiency.pdf
Part 3: Commodity-Specific Sustainability Criteria
To count, the criteria must address the specific sustainability challenges and impacts associated with products/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
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
In addition to the Regents policy, we have a green cleaning policy that includes a focus on chemical sensitivity.
https://facilities.morris.umn.edu/custodial
http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Sustain_Energy_Efficiency.pdf
Construction and Renovation
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
In addition to the Regents policy, U of M campuses, including UMM need to conform with State of Minnesota B3 building standards, which include guidance on construction and renovation.
https://www.b3mn.org/guidelines/
http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Sustain_Energy_Efficiency.pdf
Information Technology (IT)
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
UMM Information Technology is dedicated to providing sustainable technology whenever possible. In addition to compliance with the Regents policy, all UMM Information Technology standard configurations are EPEAT Gold rated products.
http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Sustain_Energy_Efficiency.pdf
Food Services
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
Our campus coffee shop, convenience store and vending are all supplied by our food services provides (Sodexo). We have a set of sustainability criteria (mostly modeled off of AASHE STARS critieria) established in our contract language. Our selection of a food service provider is contingent on meeting this sustainability criteria as part of the contract/renewal process.
For example, we state that our contractor must work with UMM to help minimize food and dining waste by demonstrating that it:
1. Participates in a competition or commitment program (e.g. U.S. EPA Food Recovery
Challenge) and/or uses a food waste prevention system (e.g. LeanPath) to track and
improve its food management practices;
2. Has implemented trayless dining (in which trays are removed from or not available in
dining halls) and/or modified menus/portions to reduce postconsumer food waste;
3. Donates food that would otherwise go to waste to feed people;
4. Diverts food materials from the landfill, incinerator or sewer for animal feed or industrial
uses (e.g. converting cooking oil to fuel, onsite anaerobic digestion);
5. Has a preconsumer composting program;
6. Has a postconsumer composting program;
7. Utilizes reusable service ware for “dine in” meals;
8. Provides reusable and/or third party certified compostable containers and service ware
for “togo” meals (in conjunction with an onsite composting program);
9. Offers discounts or other incentives to customers who use reusable containers (e.g.
mugs) instead of disposable or compostable containers in “to--go” food service
operations;
10. Other materials management initiatives to minimize waste not covered above (e.g.
working with vendors and other entities to reduce waste from food packaging).
Garments and Linens
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for garments and linens:
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Professional Services
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for professional services:
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Transportation and Fuels
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
UMM has its own standard operating practices and procedures. Below is our internal standard operating practice with regard to fleet vehicle purchasing:
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Vehicle fleet purchasing (UMM standard operating practice)
UMM is allowed to purchase vehicles that are part of the State of Minnesota state contract. When selecting vehicles from the state contract, UMM will purchase the most efficient vehicle in its specific class. It is our campus preference to select a hybrid or fully-electric option that will meet our needs and economic constraints. We will also consider the life-cycle cost of the vehicle -- consistent with the U of M Board of Regents Policy/Sustainability and Energy Efficiency.
Furthermore, each campus is directed to set objectives in transportation and purchasing in Section III, Subdivision 2 (c), and (d) of the Regents Policy referenced above.
http://regents.umn.edu/sites/regents.umn.edu/files/policies/Sustain_Energy_Efficiency.pdf
For example: If we need to purchase a 7 passenger-van, UMM will select the van from the State of Minnesota contract that has the best overall fuel economy.
Wood and Paper
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
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Other Commodity Categories
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:
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Optional Fields
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Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
U Design Guidelines https://cppm.umn.edu/sites/cppm.umn.edu/files/20171005_design_guidelines.pdf
U Construction Standards - Sustainability Section, 3.2 https://cppm.umn.edu/sites/cppm.umn.edu/files/sustainability_0.pdf
B3 Guidelines on LCA https://www.b3mn.org/guidelines/3-0/m_1/
B3 SB2030 Energy Standard https://www.b3mn.org/2030energystandard/
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.