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Sustainable Development Strategy

Summary

The Canada Border Services Agency (CBSA) has made challenging sustainable development commitments with the aim of making significant progress towards achieving its vision of sustainable development. The Agency has demonstrated its commitment to sustainable development and has shown leadership in this field and this is reflected by an overall increase in sustainable development awareness among its employees.

The CBSA has completed the first two years of its Sustainable Development Strategy 2007–2009, and it has made significant gains towards integrating sustainable development into its decision-making processes and culture as a whole. To improve the continuity of and ensure the success of its long-term goals, the Agency based its 2008–09 commitments on those of the previous fiscal year. In 2007–08, the CBSA's emphasis was on linking sustainable development to existing policies and programs; in 2008–09, targets were focused on integrating sustainable development practices into program delivery.

More information can be found in the CBSA's Sustainable Development Strategy 2007–2009, which is available on the CBSA's Web site.


Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Goals:
1. The CBSA is a socially responsible organization.

Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Objective:
1.1. Forge strategic partnerships to leverage the strengths of the CBSA's mandate.

Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
1.1.1. By March 31, 2008, develop a partnership strategy on sustainable development horizontal issues.

Federal Goal: n/a


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
The CBSA's mandate is maximized. Partnership strategy on sustainable development horizontal issues developed. Results reported in 2008.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
1.1.2. By March 31, 2009, forge three internal and/or external strategic partnerships.

Federal Goal: n/a


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
The CBSA's mandate is maximized. Number and percentage of partnership agreements.

The CBSA forged three strategic partnerships:

  • The CBSA, Public Works and Government Services Canada, and the Secure Channel consortium are partners in implementing a secure electronic forms service;

  • The CBSA, Public Works and Government Services Canada, the Semiahmoo First Nation, BC Parks, the British Columbia Ministry of Transportation and Infrastructure, the City of Surrey, the Surrey Chamber of Commerce, the White Rock and South Surrey Chamber of Commerce, the Peace Portal Golf Course and Friends of the Peace Arch Park are partners in the Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification for the CBSA's custodial redevelopment project in Douglas, British Columbia; and

  • The CBSA, Public Works and Government Services Canada, Natural Resources Canada, the Royal Canadian Mounted Police, the Province of Quebec, the Municipality of Rigaud and some private sector contractors are partners in the CBSA Learning Centre expansion in Rigaud, Quebec.

Note: Many internal strategic partnerships were also forged among branches and regions.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Objective:
1.2. Endorse the Federal House in Order initiative to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.

Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
1.2.1. By March 31, 2008, develop a 2007–12 greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy.

Federal Goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Greenhouse gas emissions are reduced. Greenhouse gas emissions reduction strategy completed. Results reported in 2008.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
1.2.2. By March 31, 2009, implement phase 1 of the 2007–12 greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan.

Federal Goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Greenhouse gas emissions are reduced. Percentage of reduction of greenhouse gas emissions.

The CBSA implemented phase 1 of the 2007–12 greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan:

  • it completed a greenhouse gas emissions inventory for the Agency;

  • it identified a baseline year for the Agency to measure progress on managing its greenhouse gas emissions;

  • based on the inventory, it developed a greenhouse gas emissions management strategy and action plan; and

  • it implemented the initial actions necessary to meet the 2007–09 targets identified in the greenhouse gas emissions management strategy and action plan.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
1.2.3. Annually apply Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design certification standards for new CBSA-owned border crossing facilities.

Federal Goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Resources are used in a sustainable manner. Number and percentage of new Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified facilities.

No new facilities were Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design-certified; however, four facilities are currently in the certification process:

  • Andover, New Brunswick;

  • the CBSA Learning Centre expansion in Rigaud, Quebec;

  • Douglas, British Columbia; and

  • St. Stephen, New Brunswick.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
1.2.4. Annually reduce by 15 percent (from 2002–03 levels) greenhouse gas emissions per vehicle kilometre.

Federal Goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Greenhouse gas emissions are reduced. Annual average of greenhouse gas emissions per vehicle kilometre.

The target, to read as intended and to be compatible with the equivalent Government of Canada target, should be "By March 31, 2010, reduce by 15 percent (from 2002–03 levels) greenhouse gas emissions per vehicle kilometre."

Results not reported until 2010.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
1.2.5. Annually purchase ethanol-blended fuel for vehicle fleet, where available.

Federal Goal: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions.


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Greenhouse gas emissions are reduced. Percentage of ethanol-blended gasoline purchased. The CBSA purchased 84,717 litres of ethanol or ethanol-blended gasoline in 2008–09, which represents 4.5 percent of all vehicle fuel purchased.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Objective:
1.3. Utilize green procurement to advance the government-wide sustainable development objectives.

Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
1.3.1. By March 31, 2008, develop and implement a national green procurement program.

Federal Goal: Strengthen federal governance and decision making to support sustainable development.


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Agency procurement is sustainably planned and managed. Dollar value and percentage of green assets purchased (goods and services). Results reported in 2008.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
1.3.2. By March 31, 2010, develop and implement a life-cycle approach to asset management.

Federal Goal: Strengthen federal governance and decision making to support sustainable development.


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Assets are sustainably planned and managed. Number and percentage of asset categories identified and managed according to the life-cycle approach. Results not reported until 2010.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
1.3.3. By March 31, 2010, train all procurement personnel on green procurement.

Federal Goal: Strengthen federal governance and decision making to support sustainable development.


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Employees apply green procurement principles. Number and percentage of procurement personnel trained. Results not reported until 2010.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Goal:
2. The CBSA is an employer of choice.

Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Objective:
2.1. Enhance environmental performance of the CBSA's operations.

Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
2.1.1. By March 31, 2009, develop and implement an environmental management system.

Federal Goal: n/a


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Environmental impacts are minimized and environmental performance is continually improved. Number of significant environmental aspects that are identified and managed by the environmental management system.

The CBSA identified and managed six significant environmental aspects:

  • contaminated sites;

  • greenhouse gas;

  • halocarbons;

  • paper;

  • storage tanks; and

  • water.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
2.1.2. By March 31, 2010, develop and implement an environmental database.

Federal Goal: n/a


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Reports for internal and external stakeholders are generated. Number of environmental aspects that are managed by the environmental database. Results not reported until 2010.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Objective:
2.2. Utilize technology to make effective and efficient use of resources.

Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
2.2.1. By March 31, 2012, develop and implement an electronic information management system.

Federal Goal: n/a


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Information is sustainably managed. Number and percentage of electronic information management system components developed and implemented. Results not reported until 2012.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
2.2.2. By March 31, 2008, develop and implement a paper reduction policy.

Federal Goal: n/a


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Consumption of paper is reduced. Volume of paper purchased (office paper and forms). Results reported in 2008.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
2.2.3. By March 31, 2008, undertake a pilot project that uses technology in boardrooms to reduce travel.

Federal Goal: n/a


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Travelling and associated costs are reduced. Number of electronic components installed in boardrooms. Results reported in 2008.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Goal:
3. The employees of the CBSA contribute to a sustainable Canada.

Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Objective:
3.1. Build capacity and enhance sustainable development awareness.

Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
3.1.1. By March 31, 2009, develop and implement a national sustainable development awareness program.

Federal Goal: n/a


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Knowledge and understanding of sustainable development is increased. Number and percentage of sustainable development awareness initiatives that have been identified and implemented.

The CBSA informed employees of Public Works and Government Services Canada's online compensation tool that helps to alleviate the paper burden. On its intranet site, the CBSA launched an online course, Sustainable Development Principles and Practices, and promoted Earth Hour, Earth Day and Canadian Environment Week.

Note: Sustainable development initiatives also took place in the branches and regions.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
3.1.2. By March 31, 2009, develop and implement a national sustainable development recognition program.

Federal Goal: n/a


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Employees have contributed to sustainable development. Number and percentage of recognized employees who have contributed to sustainable development initiatives.

The CBSA developed and implemented a national sustainable development recognition program.

This program is currently under revision. As a result, candidates were not nominated in 2008–09.



Sustainable Development Strategy Departmental Target:
3.1.3. By March 31, 2008, create a virtual sustainable development centre of expertise.

Federal Goal: n/a


Expected Results Supporting Performance Measure(s) Achieved Departmental Results
Knowledge and understanding of sustainable development is increased. Number of click-through rates on the virtual sustainable development centre of expertise. Results reported in 2008.




Date Modified: 2009-11-05
 
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