| Overall Rating | Gold - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 75.37 |
| Liaison | Suchi Daniels |
| Submission Date | Jan. 14, 2014 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of South Florida (Tampa)
OP-10: Computer Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 2.00 |
George
Cotter Associate Director Purchasing Services |
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Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase EPEAT Silver or higher computers and monitors?:
Yes
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The website URL where the EPEAT policy, directive, or guidelines are posted :
None
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed :
To facilitate implementation of purchasing guidelines that are consistent with the American College and University Presidents’ Climate Commitment (ACUPCC), signed by the USF President Dr. Judy Genshaft in 2008. The purpose of this document is to support and encourage campus sustainability at USF and to provide guidelines, information, and resources in procuring products that will minimize negative impacts on society and the environment to the greatest extent practicable. The best practices and procurement strategies include:
G. Procure commodities that are certified to meet sustainability standards:
Electronics and Appliances:
- Energy Star at http://www.energystar.gov/
- Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool (EPEAT) - http://www.epeat.net/
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Does the institution wish to pursue points for Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on EPEAT computers)?:
No
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Expenditures on EPEAT Gold desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
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None
Expenditures on EPEAT Silver desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
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None
Total expenditures on desktop and laptop computers and monitors :
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
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