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Green Procurement
Part A: Reinforcement of Green Procurement Capability
| Activity | Target as % (as reported in 2010–11 RPP) | Actual Results as % | Description/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Training for employees responsible for purchasing and materiel management |
10% | 10% | Personal guidance upon the arrival of new assistants at the Agency was the focus in 2010-2011. Different formulas will be used over the coming year to update contracting knowledge in the Agency’s different directorates. |
| Training for Acquisition Cardholders | To be determined with the offices selected for the pilot project | Deployment under preparation |
The two procurement card (credit card) holders at the Agency have had their awareness raised with respect to green procurement. It is planned to increase the number of procurement card holders at the Agency, and these employees’ awareness will also be raised with regard to green procurement. |
| Performance Evaluations | 100% (Maintain the rate) |
100% | Integration of environmental considerations is not explicitly mentioned in performance evaluations, but such considerations are factors in the different procurement decisions. |
| Procurement Processes and Controls | 100% (Maintain the rate) |
100% | The procurement process is part of the quality management system (ISO). The Agency has integrated a green component in its Asset Management Framework and acquisitions strategy. A Contracts Committee has been set up to review all acquisitions. |
Part B: Use of Bundled Green Procurement Instruments
| Good/Service | Target as % (as reported in 2010–11 RPP) | Actual Results as % | Description/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vehicles | 17% | 40% | Vehicle purchasing is carried out centrally for the Agency. Suppliers recommended by PWGSC are used. When automobiles are replaced, the Agency acquires hybrid vehicles. |
| Paper | 75% | 89% | The Agency buys 30% and 100% recycled paper, of Canadian manufacture, for all Agency business offices and Head Office. |
| Service contract for sustainable disposal of items | 100% | 100% | For disposal of its items, the Agency uses companies recommended by PWGSC that perform recycling and safe disposal of end-of-life electronic equipment. |
Part C: Reduction Initiatives Targeting Specific Items
| Non-durable goods / capital goods | Target as % Reduction or as ratio per FTE (as per RPP 2010-11) | Actual Results as % or as ratio per FTE | Description/Comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Photocopiers | Increase to more than 65% the number of leased photocopiers including print, fax and other functions | 90% | 28 photocopiers at the Agency include the different functions. |
| Shredders | 24 for 422 employees, or 1 per 17 employees (Maintain the number) |
24 for 442 employees, or 1 per 18 employees (Slight increase in ratio) | The use of shredders at the Agency reduces the amount of paper thrown in the garbage and allows for recycling. |
| Service contract for Shred-It recycling boxes | Maintain the service | Service maintained |
The Agency is maintaining the service contract for Shred-It recycling boxes. |