As sustainability becomes increasingly important, Bina Nusantara University (BINUS) is committed to promoting environmentally responsible food sourcing through institutional procurement policies and supplier management practices. This approach incorporates environmental sustainability, local sourcing, food safety, and support for local businesses into food and beverage procurement.

1. Vendor Guidelines and Supplier Registration

The BINUS Vendor Guidelines establish environmental sustainability expectations for prospective suppliers and support the empowerment of local businesses. Through the supplier registration process on the BINUS Procurement Portal, vendors are asked whether their companies support environmental sustainability initiatives and must explain their responses. Supplier evaluation also considers sustainability alongside financial performance, tax and legal compliance, relationships, and reputation. These requirements integrate environmental considerations into supplier selection and engagement.

2. Rector’s Decree No. 0136A

This decree outlines important requirements for responsible food and beverage procurement:

  • Point r: Ensures that food and beverage suppliers provide healthy, safe, and clean food.
  • Point u: Mandates sourcing goods and services from suppliers that support environmental sustainability.

3. CEO Decree on Food and Beverage Procurement

The CEO Decree on the Procurement of Food and Beverages, amended on 18 September 2025, establishes additional vendor selection requirements:

  • Local sourcing: Employees must select vendors located in the same city or nearest area to the activity location, according to BINUS’s designated area list.
  • Food freshness and efficiency: This location requirement supports food freshness and procurement efficiency.
  • Vendor accountability: Vendors must meet hygiene standards, have no conflicts of interest with BINUS stakeholders or employees, and not be listed on the institution’s blacklist.

Together, these policies and procedures demonstrate BINUS University’s institutional approach to environmentally responsible food sourcing, sustainable procurement, local supplier engagement, and food safety. They incorporate environmental considerations into supplier registration and food procurement decisions, providing an institutional basis for responsible sourcing that extends beyond individual purchasing practices.