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Procurement

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Conscious procurement at Penn ensures the dollars we spend align with our values. All of Penn’s purchasing decisions have environmental and social impacts. We are actively identifying how to ensure Penn’s purchasing decisions consider its local, social, and environmental impacts. With sustainable procurement, we can contribute to an environmentally and socially resilient future.

Procurement

Conscious procurement at Penn ensures the dollars we spend align with our values. All of Penn’s purchasing decisions have environmental and social impacts. We are actively identifying how to ensure Penn’s purchasing decisions consider its local, social, and environmental impacts. With sustainable procurement, we can contribute to an environmentally and socially resilient future.

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Penn’s sustainable purchasing practices take a full-circle view of the University’s spending, from building materials and business-travel expenses to campus food. By coordinating our efforts and sharing knowledge, we are able to develop sustainable purchasing policies and procedures.

Penn is an active member of the Sustainable Purchasing Leadership Council. The Council is a non-profit organization whose mission is to support and recognize purchasing leadership that accelerates the transition to a prosperous and sustainable future. 
 

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Our Progress

4,332

Metric Tons of Carbon Dioxide Equivalent (MTCDE) offset through the CLIO program for sustainable travel in FY22.

$135

Million dollars in FY2022 were spent on diverse vendors, furthering our community's economy.

67%

of Penn Dining’s spending is on plant-based products, promoting health and sustainability.
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Programs

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Three people sit at a folding table in a courtyard. There is a sign hanging on the table that reads "Earth Week Recycling Event". Beside the table are two large bins - one is for E-Waste and the other is labeled for "Books, Notebooks, Office Supplies"
There is a recycling station box with a sign on it that says label "Light bulbs", and next to it there is another container with a sign that has a recycling symbol says "pens markers and pencil waste”. It is standing next to an unmarked milk crate and next to that is a tall cylindrical container for "batteries. There is a large cardboard box next to this which has a sign on it that says “Donate your gently used shoes here”.
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Climate Impact Offset Charge (CLIO) at University of Pennsylvania

Learn more about CLIO in the Press Release and more about offsets in the FAQ.

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