5-Vendor Internal Sustainability Profile.xlsx
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- Solicitation number
- RFP9460
- Issued by
- Allegheny County, Pennsylvania
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This is an Internal Sustainability Profile Form developed by Allegheny County for vendors responding to invitations for bid (IFB) or requests for proposal (RFP). The form is designed to gather information about organizations' internal sustainability practices, promoting transparency and potential collaboration on shared environmental and social goals. All questions must be answered for the form to be considered complete. Vendors are required to respond to dropdown options for organizational size and location, sustainability programs and policies, decarbonization strategies, waste reduction and sustainable procurement practices, and employee engagement initiatives. The form requests documentation and references where feasible, including links or file names for additional supporting materials.
The form encompasses multiple sustainability categories that bidders must address, including organization-wide sustainability policies, climate action plans, annual sustainability reports, energy and water reduction targets, industry certifications, membership in regional sustainability organizations, anti-idling policies, green fleet initiatives, energy audits, renewable energy procurement, waste reduction programs, composting initiatives, hard-to-recycle item collection, zero waste certifications, green cleaning programs, environmentally preferable purchasing policies, sustainable transportation practices, employee training on environmentally preferable products or services, and incentives for sustainable commuting options. The form also allows bidders to list additional sustainable initiatives not specifically enumerated. This comprehensive assessment tool enables Allegheny County to evaluate vendors' commitment to environmental and social responsibility as part of the procurement process.
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Sustainability Practices Form Internal Sustainability Profile Form for Allegheny County Vendors
IFB or RFP # Bidder Organization Name Name of Preparer
The purpose of this form is to gather information about organizations' internal sustainability practices, promoting transparency and potentially leading to improved collaboration on shared environmental and social goals. This may include implementing energy-efficient practices, minimizing carbon emissions, adopting sustainable sourcing, reducing waste, and promoting recycling.
Provide documentation when feasible. Include links or file name for additional documentation when applicable.
ALL QUESTIONS MUST BE ANSWERED FOR FORM TO BE CONCIDERED COMPLETE.
| Bidder Questions | Respond to ALL Questions | |
| Using Dropdown Options | Bidder must provide additional information here for all "YES" answers |
and provide explanation for any "N/A" answers.
| (box will expand as you add text) | Reference Link or File Name |
| Organization Size and Location | |
| How many full-time staff does your organization employ? | |
| Is your organization's operations headquarters located within Allegheny County? | |
| Sustainability Programs and Policies | |
| Have an Organization-Wide Sustainability Policy |
Provide copy of policy Adopted a Climate Action Plan Provide plan Publish an Annual Sustainability Report Provide most recent report Set specific targets for reducing your use of energy, water and/or waste Provide targets Obtained Industry Certifications or Adopted Environmental Industry Standards (e.g., LEED, WELL, ISO 14000, Ceres principles, B Corporation) List certifications Member of any regional sustainability focused organization Ex: Pittsburgh 2030 District, Sustainable Pittsburgh, Pittsburgh Region Clean Cities
| Decarbonization Strategies |
| Anti-Idling Policy |
Provide policy Green Fleet Policy or have incorporated alternative fuel vehicles into fleet Provide policy or vehicle information Has conducted a 3rd party energy audit and implemented recommendations Provide audit and list of implemented projects Purchases energy efficient appliances and equipment (e.g., printers, copiers, microwaves, etc.), that are Energy Star or EPEAT certified models Provide examples Incorporates green building design elements into all construction and renovation projects Provide examples Purchases or creates renewable energy onsite (e.g., solar, wind, geothermal).
Describe and indicate the % of energy that is derived from renewable sources
| Waste Reduction and Sustainable Procurement |
| Collect general recycling at facilities (e.g., cardboard, plastic bottles, metal cans, glass bottles and jars) |
List items collected Have a composting program Describe program Practicing packaging reduction, reuse, and recycling initiatives Describe all practices Collect Hard to Recycle items and/or participate in a special recycling program (e.g., plastic film, batteries, electronics, Styrofoam, toner cartridges, Terracycle brigade) List items collected
| Adopted a zero waste policy or obtained a zero waste certification (e.g., UL Zero Waste to Landfill, TRUE, SCS Zero Waste Facility, C2C Certified) |
| Implemented a green cleaning program at your facilities |
Describe program and provide third-party certifications Adopted an Environmentally Preferable Purchasing Policy or have adopted sustainable procurement practices Describe practices or provide policy Adopted sustainable transportation practices or adopted a sustainable transportation policy for company freight or contracted haulers that reduces emissions (e.g., using alternative fuel vehicles, efficient freight logistics, EPA SmartWays Partner) Provide policy or strategies
| Employee Engagement |
| Company trains staff on the products or service that involves an environmentally preferable component |
Provide a description Company provides incentives to employees for choosing sustainable commuting options (e.g., public transit, biking, walking, carpooling) Provide list of incentives
| Other Environmental Criteria |
| List other sustainable initiatives not listed above |
Sheet1
Dropdown
| YES | 1-50 |
| NO | 51-100 |
| N/A | 101-500 |
| More than 500 |
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