Purchasing and Policy
Arizona State University recognizes that promoting sustainability begins internally with its own business practices and university policy.
Voluntary Environmental Impact Fee
Arizona State University-sponsored air travelers now have the option to select an Environmental Impact Fee (EIF) that will help reduce greenhouse gas emissions and fund campus emissions-reduction projects. The EIF also enables ASU to comply with item 2c of the American College and University Presidents' Climate Commitment (ACUPCC) signed by ASU President Michael Crow in 2006.
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Green Purchasing Policy
ASU's comprehensive Green Purchasing Policy covers energy, water, toxins and pollutants, biobased products, forest conservation, recycling, packaging, green building, and landscaping.
Staff Evaluation Criteria
Introduced in 2007-08 for employees of the Global Institute of Sustainability, ASU Human Resources established criteria for evaluating staff on their sustainability efforts and conscientiousness. The criteria will be introduced university wide by Fall 2010.
Small Business and Diversity
The Small Business and Diversity Program provides small and disadvantaged businesses with a fair opportunity to compete with large and national businesses to supply services and products to the university.
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Contractor Provisions
ASU created a values-based standard for significant business relationships, which influences the evaluation and selection of university contractors. In addition to mandatory contract provisions such as nondiscrimination, a safe and harassment-free work environment, and prohibition of controlled substances and weapons, contractors are asked to address several preferred provisions such as socially responsible wages, environmentally responsible practices, and employee education and training.
