| Overall Rating | Platinum |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 85.74 |
| Liaison | Mike Wilson |
| Submission Date | Dec. 13, 2023 |
University of Victoria
OP-13: Cleaning and Janitorial Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.88 / 1.00 |
Lawrence
Lu Manager, Janitorial Services FMGT Janitorial Services |
Total annual expenditures on cleaning products:
Annual expenditures on certified green cleaning products:
Total annual expenditures on janitorial paper products:
Annual expenditures on certified green janitorial paper products:
A brief description of the time period on which the figures reported above are based :
The figures reported in the provided information are based on a 5-month time period from February 2023 through July 2023. It is not a typical representation of an entire year's spending because this period was chosen to represent the period of transitioning between suppliers.
Percentage of expenditures on cleaning and janitorial products that are third party certified to meet recognized sustainability standards:
Website URL where information about the institution’s cleaning and janitorial purchasing is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
UVic’s Green Cleaning Policy and Program outlines UVic Janitorial Services commitment to using Green Seal, Ecologo or Forestry Stewardship Council certified products for at least 80% of its cleaning products and material by cost. However, UVic Janitorial Services has consistently gone above and beyond this requirement, as reflected in the figures reported above. They are additionally dedicated to using low environmental impact cleaning materials wherever possible, including janitorial paper products and trash bags. The Policy and Program further outlines the requirements and standards for powered cleaning equipment to adhere to.
2021 Green Cleaning Policy Update: https://www.uvic.ca/facilities/assets/docs/20210908-green-policy-update-final.pdf
2020 Green Cleaning Program: https://www.uvic.ca/facilities/assets/docs/uvic-green-cleaning-program-2020.pdf
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