CM13C10 – Sustainable Food Scorecard: Hard-wiring Sustainable Food Procurement

Kaiser Permanente's sustainable food journey began in 2003 with the opening of one of the first hospital-based farmers markets in the country, which inspired Kaiser Permanente to expand sourcing of local and sustainable food for patient meals, cafeterias and other food venues. By developing sustainable food purchasing policies, criteria, contract language and partnerships with non-profits and for-profit vendors, KP has been able to expand its sustainable food spend to more than 15%. KP, with support from Health Care Without Harm, recently developed and piloted a Sustainable Food scorecard, which is now an integral part of its food distribution, food procurement, and food service vendor bid process. The goal is to 'hard wire' sustainable food into the food distribution and food services industries. KP is excited to share this scorecard with other institutions so the sector can leverage its joint volume to increase sustainable food access in our communities.

Speakers:

Ms. Kathleen Reed - Kaiser Permanente - National Nutrition Services - Procurement & Supply

Ms. Jan Villarante

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CM13C10 – Sustainable Food Scorecard: Hard-wiring Sustainable Food Procurement
Kaiser Permanente’s sustainable food journey began in 2003 with the opening of one of the first hospital-based farmers markets in the country, which inspired Kaiser Permanente to expand sourcing of local and sustainable food for patient meals, cafeterias and other food venues. By developing sustainable food purchasing policies, criteria, contract language and partnerships with non-profits and for-profit vendors, KP has been able to expand its sustainable food spend to more than 15 percent. KP, with support from Health Care Without Harm, recently developed and piloted a Sustainable Food scorecard, which is now an integral part of its food distribution, food procurement, and food service vendor bid process. The goal is to ‘hard wire’ sustainable food into the food distribution and food services industries. KP is excited to share this scorecard with other institutions so the sector can leverage its joint volume to increase sustainable food access in our communities. SPEAKER: Kathleen Reed, Sustainable Food Program Managerand National Farmers Market Coordinator, Kaiser Permanente | Jan Villarante, Director, National Nutrition, Kaiser Permanente You must register to access.