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Table: Green Procurement

Meeting Policy on Green Procurement 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:

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.

 

Green Procurement Targets

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:

  • Implement a Departmental green procurement policy to provide a framework for environmentally friendly procurement practices.
  • Invite materiel managers and procurement personnel to take part in training on green procurement. This undertaking should help raise the awareness of those responsible for procurement so that they “buy green.”
  • Replace motor vehicles with fuel-efficient vehicles. This practice enables the Agency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions on business travel.
  • Buy 100% recycled paper.

Results achieved:

  • The Agency uses PWGSC’s Policy on Green Procurement.
  • Employees working on acquisitions have attended an information session on electronic waste management.
  • The majority of printers were replaced in 2009-2010. They now meet the “Energy Star” standard and are equipped with duplex trays.
  • The Agency uses VM Ware products, so fewer servers (4 instead of 22) are required, thus saving electricity.
  • Toner cartridges are systematically returned to the service provider.
  • Paper purchased for the Agency head office is 100% recycled paper.
  • Since May 1, 2007, all printers have been programmed for duplex printing by default.
  • The Agency disposes of electronic assets in an environmentally friendly manner.
  • The Agency performs multi-product recycling in its facilities where the service is offered by the owner.