| Overall Rating | Silver - expired |
|---|---|
| Overall Score | 62.54 |
| Liaison | Lisa Noriega |
| Submission Date | Sept. 21, 2016 |
| Executive Letter | Download |
Yale University
OP-11: Sustainable Procurement
| Status | Score | Responsible Party |
|---|---|---|
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2.00 / 3.00 |
Lindsay
Toland Metrics & Program Manager Yale Office of Sustainability |
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Part 1: Institution-Wide Policies
Yes
A copy of the policies, guidelines or directives:
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The policies, guidelines or directives:
http://your.yale.edu/sites/default/files/3201gd.02.pdf
Part 2: Life Cycle Cost Analysis
No
Which of the following best describes the institution’s use of LCCA?:
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A brief description of the LCCA policy and/or practices:
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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
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for chemically intensive products and services:
Yale's Green Cleaning Standards are intended to reduce the exposure of faculty, staff, students, and visitors to chemical, biological, and particulate matter that may be harmful to human health, and the built and natural environments. The overall cleaning standards are based on LEED standards.
http://java.facilities.yale.edu/publications/GreenCleaning.pdf
Construction and Renovation
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for construction and renovation products:
Yale has Sustainable Design Guidelines, and all new buildings must meet a minimum of LEED Gold requirements. In addition, the following specifications must be considered when procuring furniture: BIFMA Level certification, Cradle to Cradle certified, Indoor Advantage certification, and PVC Free.
http://facilities.yale.edu/sites/default/files/files/Design%20Standards/01352%20Sustainable%20Design%20Requirements_150727.pdf
http://policy.yale.edu/sites/default/files/3201gd.02.pdf
Information Technology (IT)
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for IT products and services:
The following specifications must be considered when purchasing computer equipment: EPEAT Certified (verification level “Silver” or “Gold”) and Energy Star certified. Yale IT has also committed to greening its practices.
http://its.yale.edu/about/projects-and-initiatives/its-sustainabilityhttp://policy.yale.edu/sites/default/files/3201gd.02.pdf
Food Services
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for food services:
We do not have franchises or concessions. Our vending program requires that all vending equipment be energy star and has vending misers that power down when not in active mode installed. 50% healthy options , that meet FitPick criteria are required.
Convenience stores: Durfee’s offers a product mix selected especially for on-the-go Yale students and visitors. Its shelves are loaded with fresh and prepared food, snacks, bottled drinks, groceries and personal care items. Cold-pressed juices and specialty beverages are also offered. For those seeking a quick snack or meal, there are a variety of healthier-for-you options as well as traditional fast food items like hot wings, chicken strips, pizza, nachos, and fries. The store also sells sandwiches and sushi that are made fresh daily. Paper sacks and reusable bags are offered , vendor coolers are also required to be energy star rated with vending misers.
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
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for transportation and fuels:
University vehicles must meet the following requirements: electric for light-duty campus-only vehicles, and zero or ultra low emissions.
http://policy.yale.edu/sites/default/files/3201gd.02.pdf
Wood and Paper
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for wood and paper products:
The following requirements must be considered with paper products: EcoLogo certified, Green Seal certified, and/or EPA Compliant
Other Commodity Categories
Yes
A brief description of the published sustainability criteria for other commodity categories:
Appliances (e.g. refrigerators, dishwashers, washing machines) must be Energy Star certified.
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