According to
St. John's University's purchasing policy "St. John’s University is
committed to assisting minority, women-owned and local business
enterprises (M/W/LBE’s) in their long-term growth and development,
thereby enhancing the economic stability and vitality of the
community it serves through its student body. This commitment is
rooted in our tradition as a Vincentian University dedicated to
promoting the core values of truth, love, respect, opportunity,
excellence and service within the University and in our
relationships with the community at large. It also serves to
complement the University’s Diversity Initiative, which seeks to
identify and address personal, institutional and social
injustice."
The university strives to purchase sustainable and
environmentally friendly products for all aspects of campus;
including purchasing Green Seal and/or EcoLogo certified cleaning
products where applicable.