Thank you for taking the time to complete the first annual College & University Protein Sustainability Scorecard survey, which is being sent to the nation's largest self-operated colleges and universities. The Humane Society of the United States collaborates with universities to set ambitious yet achievable sustainability goals. By shifting menus to increase plant-based meals, universities can address the current climate crisis and animal welfare concerns while promoting customer health and wellness.
This short survey is broken into three sections: menu transparency, goals, and plan of action. After you submit, we will offer private feedback to ensure maximum points. All institutions that receive this survey will be included in the published scorecard report.
Please let us know if you have any questions. In the meantime, thank you for everything your university is doing to create a better food system and a more sustainable future.
FAQs:
When is the deadline? The deadline for submission is Friday, August 23, 2024.
How long will this survey take to complete? This survey takes 30 minutes to complete. We request supplemental data for some questions, so we recommend gathering information ahead of time (menu samples, number of meals served per day/year, operation-wide goals and glidepaths, sales data, and marketing examples). Each page auto-saves when you click the "next" button. Edits to responses can be made by clicking the "previous" button. Click the "done" button to submit survey responses.
What happens if my university chooses not to complete this survey? The HSUS will utilize publicly available information to complete the survey for unresponsive universities.
How does scoring work? Each answer is given a point value listed below. The survey can award up to 360 points. The final report will rank each university based on total points received.
How will the results be publicized? The HSUS will publish and distribute the report to industry outlets.
What are the best steps to take if my university has questions about properly completing the survey? We are happy to answer any questions you may have and can schedule time individually to go through the scorecard. Our goal is to ensure every university earns the most points possible.
What is a plant-based meal? A plant-based meal is a meal that does not contain any meat, fish, eggs, dairy, or honey. A meal is a complete composed dish that must be at least 9 ounces total and multi-component or part of a “build your own” service line.
