CCDC Extends Sustainability and Waste Management Standards to Suppliers and Partners

Cordillera Career Development College (CCDC) reinforces its commitment to a clean, safe, and sustainable environment by ensuring that its waste management and eco-friendly practices extend beyond the campus walls. The college’s policies on hazardous waste, solid waste reduction, and sustainable operations apply not only to students and employees but also to suppliers, contractors, concessionaires, and partner agencies working with the institution.

Inclusive Environmental Responsibility

Under College Memorandum No. 7 s. 2019, CCDC prohibits the use, sale, and entry of single-use plastics and styrofoam within the campus. This directive is clear:

It covers all stakeholders, including canteen concessionaires, service agencies, facility lessees, parents, and guests.

Violations lead to escalating penalties—from verbal warnings to contract termination and denial of campus access

The memo ensures that all suppliers and service providers uphold the same environmental standards required of CCDC’s internal operations.

To implement this, CCDC launched an Information Drive Workplan that included orientations and consultations with deans, office heads, concessionaires, project employees, and lessees.  This ensured full compliance and awareness across all campus-related operations.

Environmentally Responsible Inventory and Disposal

Through College Memorandum No. 8 s. 2019, CCDC established strict procedures for the disposal of unserviceable and hazardous assets such as busted bulbs, computer parts, and laboratory chemicals:

Disposal is done only through DENR-accredited waste haulers under the supervision of the Pollution Control Officer (PCO)

Qualified buyers, community recyclers, or entrepreneurs may receive reusable materials under documented and approved transactions.

The process includes reporting, approval from the VP for Finance and Administration, and coordination with external partners to ensure transparency and safety.

This policy ensures that suppliers and contractors engaged in disposal, maintenance, or construction follow environmental guidelines and do not contribute to improper waste handling or pollution.

Compliance with DENR and Emergency Standards

CCDC’s Contingency and Emergency Plans are aligned with DENR Administrative Order 2004-36 and RA 6969 (Toxic Substances and Hazardous and Nuclear Wastes Control Act)

The plans include coordination with local fire, police, and medical agencies. Emergency response and post-response actions are led by the PCO, ensuring that outsourced contractors and partner agencies adhere to the same safety and reporting protocols as the college.

Organizational Accountability

Environmental management falls under the Office of the Vice President for Administration, which includes the Sustainable Development and Linkages (SDL) Office and the Pollution Control Officer positions

These offices coordinate directly with:

Suppliers and third-party contractors

Campus service providers (e.g., janitorial, maintenance, hauling)

Concessionaires and lessees
This structure guarantees that sustainability policies are embedded in all institutional dealings — from procurement to waste disposal.

A Shared Commitment

By embedding sustainability in contracts, partnerships, and daily operations, CCDC ensures that everyone — inside and outside the institution — shares responsibility for environmental protection.
The college believes that education and example go hand in hand, and every supplier, partner, and stakeholder contributes to a cleaner, healthier, and more sustainable Cordillera community.

Together for a Sustainable Future

CCDC calls on all partners, service providers, and stakeholders to continue supporting its mission of environmental accountability and sustainable education.  Working hand-in-hand, we ensure that every action — from classroom practices to supply chain decisions — helps protect our planet for future generations.

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