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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:
For acquisitions, each purchase is evaluated on the basis of: energy performance for equipment (Energy Star certification), recycled-material content for office supplies (e.g. paper) and energy efficiency for vehicles. With respect to the disposal of assets, the Agency offers surplus assets to other departments, or disposes of them in an environmentally friendly manner.
Results achieved:
Procurement involving environmental considerations is centralized within the same branch, so such considerations are evaluated and taken into account before work orders are completed. All branch employees have taken training on green procurement provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) or the Canada School of Public Service.
Has the department established green procurement targets?
YES |
Are these green procurement targets the same as those identified in the Sustainable Development Strategy?
YES |
Summary of green procurement targets:
Results achieved: