| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 51.13 |
| Liaison | Jay Price |
| Submission Date | Oct. 12, 2011 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Tennessee at Knoxville
OP-13: Vendor Code of Conduct
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
1.00 / 1.00 |
Preston
Jacobsen Sustainability Manager Facilities Services |
Does the institution have and act on a vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy that sets expectations about the social and environmental responsibility of vendors with whom the institution does business?:
The website URL where the vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy is posted :
A copy of the vendor code of conduct or equivalent policy:
A brief description of programs and strategies institution has implemented to ensure the code is followed, including a brief description of instances when vendor code of conduct has changed purchasing behavior within the last five years, if applicable:
Vendors who enter into contracts to supply goods or services to The University of Tennessee must agree to the following nondiscrimination clause:
In executing the contract, the vendor shall not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of race, religion, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. The contractor shall take affirmative action to ensure that applicants are employed and that employees are treated without regard to race, religion, color, sex, age, handicap, or national origin. This action will include, but not be limited to: employment, upgrading, demotion, or transfer; recruitment or recruitment advertising; layoff or termination; rates of pay or other compensation; and selection for training including apprenticeship.
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
Per The University Of Tennessee System Fiscal Policy (No: Fi0205; Effective: 05/14/2010)
Per The University Of Tennessee System Fiscal Policy (No: Fi0205; Effective: 05/14/2010)
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