| Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| Percentage of animal-based food purchases (2023-2024) |
0-20% animal-based: 100 points 21-40% animal-based: 75 points 41-60% animal-based: 50 points 61-80% animal-based: 25 points 81-100% animal-based (or unreported): 0 points |
| Formal & Informal commitments (e.g., HSUS Pledge, Cool Food Pledge) |
Signed multiple commitments: 100 points Signed one individual school commitment: 75 points Working with a plant-based transition provider (e.g., Sodexo, Aramark): 50 points Has at least one informal commitment: 25 points |
| Vegan main meals offered per average dinner day |
3+ Vegan Main Meal Options: 100 points 2-3 Vegan Main Meal Options: 75 points 1-2 Vegan Main Meal Options: 50 points 0.5-1 Vegan Main Meal Options: 25 points 0-0.5 Vegan Main Meal Options: 0 points |
| Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| Plant-based options at breakfast |
>4 options: 50 points 3-4 options: 40 points 2-3 options: 20 points 1-2 options: 10 points 0-1 options: 0 points |
| Default Veg program or pilot |
Currently implemented: 50 points Piloted in the past: 25 points Never implemented: 0 points |
| Plant-based culinary training |
Recent training (last 5 years): 50 points Past training (more than 5 years ago): 25 points No training: 0 points |
| Dedicated sustainable eating page/program |
Yes: 50 points No: 0 points |
| Recent Changes to Food Offerings signaling a shift towards more plant-based menu |
Yes, major change: 50 points Yes, minor change: 25 points No/unreported: 0 points |
| Student satisfaction with plant-based options |
Positive survey data: 50 points Mixed/negative survey data: 20 points No data: 0 points |
| Criteria | Points |
|---|---|
| Plant-based dessert options |
Regularly provided: 20 points Occasionally provided: 10 points Never provided: 0 points |
| Plant-based protein sources at salad bar |
4+ options: 20 points 2-3 options: 15 points 1 option: 10 points 0 options: 0 points |
| Meatless Monday or similar program |
Institutional-level implementation: 50 points Specific school/dining hall implementation: 25 points No program: 0 points |
| Advertising/promotional materials for plant-based foods |
Yes: 20 points No: 0 points |
| Sustainability Guidebook for Dining Services |
Yes: 20 points No: 0 points |
| Labeling of plant-based foods |
Clear and consistent labeling without "vegan": 20 points Inconsistent or unclear labeling, or with "vegan": 10 points No labeling: 0 points |
| Naming of plant-based foods |
Creative/descriptive names: 20 points Generic names (e.g., "vegan stew"): 10 points No specific naming: 0 points |
For each university, calculate the total score by summing the points from all categories. Example:
University A:
High-Impact: 300 points
Medium-Impact: 200 points
Low-Impact: 80 points
Total: 580 points
University B:
High-Impact: 200 points
Medium-Impact: 150 points
Low-Impact: 60 points
Total: 410 points
Maximum Points: 740