SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES. Supplier will conduct business using environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable products and services (defined as products and services with a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment, and which generate benefits to the University as well as to society and the economy, while remaining within the carrying capacity of the environment), to the maximum possible extent consistent with the Agreement, and with the University of California Sustainable Practices Policy (xxxxx://xxxxxx.xxxx.xxx/doc/3100155) and the University of California Sustainable Procurement Guidelines: (xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/procurement-services/_files/sustainableprocurementguidelines.pdf). In accordance with the University of California Sustainable Practices Policy, Supplier will adhere to the following requirements and standards, as applicable. Supplier acknowledges that failure to comply with any of the sustainability standards and requirements in the Agreement will constitute a material breach of the Agreement and UC will have the right to terminate the Agreement without damage, penalty, cost or further obligation.
SUSTAINABLE PROCUREMENT GUIDELINES. Supplier will conduct business using environmentally, socially, and economically sustainable products and services (defined as products and services with a lesser or reduced effect on human health and the environment, and which generate benefits to the University as well as to society and the economy, while remaining within the carrying capacity of the environment), to the maximum possible extent consistent with the Agreement, and with the University of California Sustainable Practices Policy (xxxxx://xxxxxx.xxxx.xxx/doc/3100155) and the University of California Sustainable Procurement Guidelines: (xxxxx://xxx.xxxx.xxx/procurement- services/_files/sustainableprocurementguidelines.pdf). In accordance with the University of California Sustainable Practices Policy, Supplier will adhere to the following requirements and standards, as applicable. Supplier acknowledges that failure to comply with any of the sustainability standards and requirements in the Agreement will constitute a material breach of the Agreement and UC will have the right to terminate the Agreement without damage, penalty, cost or further obligation. A. Sustainability Marketing Standards. Supplier sustainability related claims, where applicable, must meet University of California recognized certifications and standards set forth in the UC Sustainable Procurement Guidelines and/or meet the standards of Federal Trade Commission’s (FTC) Green Guides. B. Electronic Transfer of Supplier Information. Suppliers, when interacting with the University, shall be prohibited from providing hard copies of presentations, marketing material, or other informational materials. Suppliers will be required to present all information in electronic format that is easily transferable to University staff. Materials may be provided in hard copy or physical format if specifically required or requested by a UC representative. C. Packaging Requirements. All packaging must be compliant with the Toxics in Packaging Prevention Act (AB 455) and must meet all additional standards and requirements set forth in the UC Sustainable Practices Policy. In addition, the University requires that all packaging meet at least one of the criteria listed below: a. Uses bulk packaging; b. Uses reusable packaging (e.g. totes reused by delivery service for next delivery); c. Uses innovative packaging that reduces the weight of packaging, reduces packaging waste, or utilizes packaging that is a component of the product; d. Maximizes recycled c...
