| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 56.90 |
| Liaison | Paul Mathisen |
| Submission Date | April 16, 2015 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Worcester Polytechnic Institute
OP-12: Electronics Purchasing
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
|
0.50 / 1.00 |
Liz
Tomaszewski Facilities Systems Manager/Sustainability Coordinator Facilities Department |
Does the institution have an institution-wide stated preference to purchase computers and/or other electronic products that are EPEAT registered or meet similar multi-criteria sustainability standards for electronic products?:
A copy of the electronics purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines:
The electronics purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines :
Sustainability in Technology Management Acquisition: Energy Star and EPEAT (Electronic Product Environmental Assessment Tool) ratings are a priority over initial investment costs when assessing options for acquiring technology.
A brief description of steps the institution has taken to ensure that the purchasing policy, directives, or guidelines are followed:
All purchases of computer and computer-related equipment are managed through the Information Technology Department who ensures that the policy is followed.
Does the institution wish to pursue to pursue Part 2 of this credit (expenditures on EPEAT registered electronics)?:
Expenditures on EPEAT registered desktop and laptop computers, displays, thin clients, televisions, and imaging equipment::
| Expenditure Per Level | |
| EPEAT Bronze | 712,868 US/Canadian $ |
| EPEAT Silver | 0 US/Canadian $ |
| EPEAT Gold | 0 US/Canadian $ |
Total expenditures on desktop and laptop computers, displays, thin clients, televisions, and imaging equipment:
The website URL where information about the institution's electronics purchasing policy, directive, or guidelines is available:
Data source(s) and notes about the submission:
WPI does not track the specific EPEAT rating when purchasing each piece of IT equipment. However, we know all purchases meet at least the Bronze level. Although some purchases are likely at a higher EPEAT rating, we are counting everything at the Bronze level.
WPI does not track the specific EPEAT rating when purchasing each piece of IT equipment. However, we know all purchases meet at least the Bronze level. Although some purchases are likely at a higher EPEAT rating, we are counting everything at the Bronze level.
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