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[SDG 12]12.2.1 operational measures policy ethical sourcing

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첨부파일 #112.2.1 Severely Disabled Products Purchase Plan.pdf 미리보기

첨부파일 #212.2.2 Green Products Purchase Plan.pdf 미리보기

첨부파일 #312.2.3 Onnuri Gift Voucher Distribution Official Document.pdf 미리보기

첨부파일 #412.2.4 Tender Notice for Cafeteria Ingredients.pdf 미리보기

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12.2.1 operational measures policy ethical sourcing

Chonnam National University is implementing various policies that emphasize sustainable consumption and social responsibility. By prioritizing the purchase of products made by severely disabled individuals, the university supports their social participation and economic self-reliance. Furthermore, it strives to minimize negative environmental impacts through the procurement of green products. Additionally, the university actively supports local traditional markets by allocating a portion of employee welfare benefits in the form of Onnuri gift vouchers and restricts the purchase of cafeteria ingredients to local food sources, thereby strengthening economic ties with local farmers. These policies not only invigorate the local economy and support the autonomy of the disabled and local farmers but also promote a sustainable lifestyle among university members. These actions demonstrate Chonnam National University's concrete and substantial efforts towards environmental sustainability and social solidarity.

[Severely Disabled Products Purchase]

Chonnam National University is implementing a policy of prioritizing the purchase of products produced by severely disabled individuals as a part of an important policy to promote their social participation and economic independence. This is part of efforts to promote employment for disabled people and to improve their working environments, operating in a direction that strengthens the university's social responsibility and contribution to the local community. Such policies contribute to enhancing the job satisfaction and opportunities for independence of severely disabled individuals involved in production and align with the university's overall goals for the ethical procurement of products and services. Chonnam National University supports products made by severely disabled individuals through this purchasing policy, raising awareness of the items they produce and also contributing to improving social perceptions of the disabled.

[Green Products Mandatory Purchase]

Green products refer to products designed and manufactured to minimize negative impacts on the environment. These include the use of recyclable materials, energy efficiency, environmentally friendly packaging, and sustainable resource use, meeting various standards for environmental protection. These products typically focus on reducing carbon footprint, contributing to ecosystem protection, and emphasizing sustainable consumption.

Chonnam National University is committed to fulfilling its promise to protect the environment by prioritizing the purchase of green products. This reflects the university's recognition of its responsibility for environmental sustainability and its determination to effect real change through its purchasing decisions. The university's policy for the priority purchase of green products responds to global issues such as global warming, resource depletion, and environmental pollution, sets an example as an educational institution, and encourages students and staff to adopt sustainable lifestyles. This policy also motivates suppliers to produce products that meet environmental standards, thereby impacting a broader range of social and economic factors.

[Onnuri Gift Voucher Purchase for Traditional Market Vitalization]

Chonnam National University has issued part of the welfare benefits provided to its employees in the form of Onnuri gift vouchers, with the purpose of revitalizing the local economy and supporting traditional markets. The Onnuri gift voucher can be used in traditional markets and local stores throughout South Korea, allowing employees to contribute directly to the local economy and strengthen the competitiveness of traditional markets through their consumption. This decision reflects the intention to go beyond the dimension of employee welfare and build a virtuous cycle of local economy and co-prosperity with the community where the university belongs.

These policies of Chonnam National University breathe new life into local traditional markets, providing substantial assistance to small merchants struggling against the expansion of large franchises and online shopping. They also send a strong message about the university community's responsibility as a member of the local society, strengthen relationships with local merchants, and provide students and staff with opportunities to raise awareness about the community. By using the Onnuri gift vouchers, Chonnam National University fosters economic exchange within the community, playing an important role in enhancing the financial stability and social solidarity of the community.

[Local Food Purchase]

Chonnam National University restricts the purchase of ingredients used in university cafeterias to local food suppliers, demonstrating its commitment to reciprocity with the local community and sustainable food consumption. This approach focuses on strengthening the local economy through direct economic ties with local farms and ensuring the supply of fresh and healthy ingredients. The university implements policies that support local agriculture and small producers by setting conditions that restrict participation to local companies when posting tender notices for food suppliers through the Public Procurement Service.

This policy not only fulfills Chonnam National University's responsibility to the community but also benefits cafeteria users by improving the quality and freshness of locally produced food. The use of local food enables the university cafeteria to offer a variety of menus according to the season, reducing environmental impact and improving food quality. It also reflects the university's strategic decision to actively contribute to the local economy.

This priority support for local companies provides them with opportunities to enter larger markets and secure more stable sources of income through cooperation with the university. It enhances the self-sufficiency of local agriculture, contributes to establishing a sustainable dietary culture within the university community, and has a positive impact on the sustainability of the entire community. Chonnam National University's policies also motivate local farmers, strengthen self-sufficiency in the region, and effectively educate students and staff about the importance and value of locally grown food.

※ Evidence
12.2.1 Severely Disabled Products Purchase Plan
12.2.2 Green Products Purchase Plan
12.2.3 Onnuri Gift Voucher Distribution Official Document
12.2.4 Tender Notice for Cafeteria Ingredients