Overall Rating Gold
Overall Score 65.31
Liaison Jamila Aghrili
Submission Date June 1, 2022

STARS v2.2

Western Caspian University
OP-7: Food and Beverage Purchasing

Status Score Responsible Party
Complete 2.55 / 6.00
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Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on products that are sustainably or ethically produced:
25

Percentage of total annual food and beverage expenditures on plant-based foods:
35

An inventory of food and beverage purchases that qualify as sustainably/ethically produced:
A brief description of the methodology used to conduct the inventory, including the timeframe and how representative samples accounted for seasonal variation (if applicable):
Data reflects 2021-2022 academic year. Reports for 2019-2020 was not available due to COVID-related staff cuts. Report for 2020-21 was not available as the dining facilities were not open during that period.

If reporting Real/Good Food Calculator results, provide:

Website URL where the institution’s validated Real/Good Food Calculator results are publicly posted:
Which of the following food service providers are present on campus and included in the inventory/assessment?:
Present? Included?
Dining operations and catering services operated by the institution Yes Yes
Dining operations and catering services operated by a contractor Yes Yes
Student-run food/catering services Yes Yes
Franchises (e.g., regional or global brands) Yes Yes
Convenience stores Yes Yes
Vending services Yes Yes
Concessions Yes Yes

Total annual dining services budget for food and beverage products:
Less than $500,000

Optional Fields

A brief description of the institution’s sustainable food and beverage purchasing program:
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Website URL where information about the food and beverage purchasing program is available:
Additional documentation to support the submission:
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Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
https://wcu.edu.az/uploads/files/WCU%20SUSTAINABLE%20INVESTMENT%20POLICY%20(1).pdf

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