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Table 9: Green Procurement
Meeting Policy Requirements
Has the department incorporated environmental performance considerations in its procurement decision-making processes?
| Yes |
Summary of initiatives to incorporate environmental performance considerations in procurement decision-making processes:
- The Canadian Grain Commission follows the procurement process established by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC).
- The Canadian Grain Commission is committed to providing procurement personnel and material managers with the knowledge and awareness to apply green procurement consideration in their day-to-day work tasks through training and information sessions by 2011.
- The Canadian Grain Commission is currently investigating disposal options for electronic waste.
Results achieved:
- Recurring purchases are ordered from the standing offer as established by PWGSC. Investigating and incorporating opportunities for green procurement is an ongoing process at the Canadian Grain Commission.
- The Canadian Grain Commission’s Head of Procurement is a member of the ‘Green Procurement Forum’ spearheaded by the Office of Greening Government Operations.
Contributions to facilitate government-wide implementation of green procurement:
- Not Applicable – the Canadian Grain Commission does not have responsibilities under section 8 of the Policy on Green Procurement.
Green Procurement Targets
Has the department established green procurement targets?
| In progress |
Are these green procurement targets the same as those identified in your Sustainable Development Strategy (Table 8)?
| No |
Summary of green procurement targets:
- During 2008-09, the Canadian Grain Commission investigated green procurement targets with respect to the purchase and use of fleet vehicles. Two flex fuel vehicles were purchased.
- The Canadian Grain Commission established several green procurement targets during 2008-09. These include:
- A service agreement is in place to service Canadian Grain Commission printers and supply cartridges. Printer cartridges used are recycled where possible.
- Copy paper purchased is 30% recycled paper.
- Printing is done on recycled paper when possible.
- IT equipment is recycled through the Computers for Schools Program when possible.
- A trade-in program is used for upgrades to certain components of Canadian Grain Commission analytical equipment when possible.
- The majority of new electrical equipment purchased is Energy Smart.
Results achieved:
- Enhancements were made to the Canadian Grain Commission’s financial management system to allow future reporting on green procurement.
- During 2008-09, the Canadian Grain Commission made efforts to research and take advantage of green procurement opportunities. However, it is too early to measure results against green procurement targets.
