| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 58.55 |
| Liaison | Amy Brunvand |
| Submission Date | April 5, 2017 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
University of Utah
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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1.25 / 3.00 |
Myron
Willson Sustainability Director Sustainability Office |
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Part 1: Institution-Wide Policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
The policies, guidelines or directives:
“GREEN” PROCUREMENT
The Purchasing Department supports Environmentally Preferred Purchasing (EPP) practices and encourages the purchase of products and services that effectively minimize negative environmental impacts through their material composition, manufacturing, transport, packaging, energy, consumption, maintenance, and recycling or disposal. The University of Utah is committed to sustainable behavior including purchasing practices. In our efforts to request and purchase the most energy efficient and least waste-producing products that meet our needs, we rely on the expertise of our Office of Sustainability.
URL: http://fbs.admin.utah.edu/purchasing/green/
Part 2: Life Cycle Cost Analysis
Yes
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
Institution employs LCCA less comprehensively, e.g. for certain types of systems or projects and not others
A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
Facilities Management uses LCCA to evaluate projects and equipment purchases (both new and replacement) for "total cost of ownership". Information about projected energy use, other O&M costs, Air-Quality emissions under our regulatory permits, ghg emissions, life-expectancy of improvement and other factors are weighed against initial costs to evaluate each option available. The results are shared with the Sustainability Office, along with senior administration to determine the best approach.
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
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
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Construction and Renovation
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
High Performance Building Standard
(http://dfcm.utah.gov/downloads/design_manual/design_requirements.pdf#page=45)
In coordination with the State of Utah Division of Facilities and Construction Management (DFCM), the University's Design Standards specify requirements for High Performance Building Ratings (HPBR). New building construction also complies with the DFCM Building Energy Efficiency Program (SBEEP). This program promotes energy savings in state-owned buildings.
Relevant Sections include:
-5.7 Materials and Resources (D. Sustainable Material Sourcing), and
-5.8 Indoor Environment (SIC) Quality
In addition to the State of Utah requirements, the University of Utah also requires LEED-Silver certification and encourages sustainable materials.
Information Technology (IT)
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
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Food Services
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
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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
No
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
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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
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
SOURCES
Matthew S. Boerke (2012) Environmentally Preferable Purchasing at the University of Utah: Computers, Paper, and Chemicals. University of Utah Sustainability Office.
A comprehensive survey of purchasing at the University of Utah by an MBA student. This information would need to be updated for the timeframe of this STARS report.
NOTES:
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.