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Welcome to The President's Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility

University of Connecticut Vendor Code of Conduct

As part of our ongoing efforts to maintain the university’s position as a leader among institutions of higher education committed to the protection and advancement of socially responsible policies, the university cabinet recently approved a Vendor Code of Conduct to support the university’s interest in working with vendors that demonstrate a commitment to these values.

The Vendor Code articulates minimal legal standards as well as preferential expectations for vendors we choose to partner with. For example, the university will take into consideration relevant factors in the selection process such as a willingness to pay living wages, respect for international human rights and labor standards and practicing environmental sustainability. This new policy will help ensure UConn remains at the forefront of best practices among our peer and aspirant institutions.

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Think Outside the Bottle Initiative & Distribution

Think Outside the Bottle is a new UConn initiative that distributes reusable water bottles to first year students and members of UCPEA, AAUP and AFSCME with the intent of reducing our carbon footprint on campus. By doing this and continuing to install water bottle refill stations around campus, the university hopes to create a more sustainable campus and decrease its impact on the environment. Sponsors of this initiative include the President's Committee on Corporate Social Responsibility, The Office of Environmental Policy - EcoHusky, Dining Services, the UConn Chapter of the American Association of University Professors, the University of Connecticut Professional Employees Association and the American Federation of State, County & Municipal Employees.

For more information about bottled water versus tap water: http://www.ecohusky.uconn.edu/living/bottles.html