Purchasing 31. Develop sustainability guidelines for concessionaires and franchisees. Target and Date: Guidelines developed by June 30, 2012
Progress Level: Some Status: Sustainability was highlighted as a priority in Ohio University’s recent Request for Proposals (RFP) for new Pouring Rights vendor contracts. Suppliers were expected to address eight areas of sustainability in their proposals: support for recycling; waste reduction; energy conservation; promotional support; reporting; carbon footprint reduction; social responsibility; and, end-of-life activities. PepsiCo prevailed as the winning supplier and has expressed its commitment to sustainability through innovative programs and initiatives that address personal nutrition, water and emissions reduction, energy conservation and recycling efforts, to name a few. Additionally, PepsiCo representatives agreed to make annual sustainability and resource consumption reports available upon request. Reporting Bodies: Procurement/Auxiliaries, Athletics, Office of Sustainability Next Steps: Interested parties will continue to work together to ensure a positive implementation of all areas of sustainability that were guaranteed by the supplier. Office of Sustainability will maintain a strong working relationship with Procurement and Auxiliaries so as to continue to incorporate sustainability into the RFP process at Ohio University.
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