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Erratum

Please note that since the tabling of the 2011-2012 RPP in June 2011, EC has established a departmental Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Target and identified anticipated annual reductions in departmental GHG emissions from 2005-2006 levels. To this end, revisions have been made to both the English and French versions of EC's 2011-2012 Greening Government Operations supplementary table.

Greening Government Operations (GGO)

Overview

The Greening Government Operations (GGO) supplementary table applies to departments and agencies bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act, the Policy on Green Procurement, or the Policy Framework for Offsetting Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Major International Events.

Green Building Targets


As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, new construction and build-to-lease projects, and major renovation projects, will achieve an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance.1
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects in the given fiscal year, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Existence of a strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) To be completed in 2011–2012  

Strategies / Comments

  1. In FY 2011–2012, EC will complete a strategic framework that outlines all considerations for this target as indicated in the mandatory implementation strategies for the Green Building targets in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.


As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, existing Crown buildings over 1000 m2 will be assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool.2
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of buildings over 1000 m2, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Percentage of buildings over 1000 m2 that have been assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Existence of a strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) To be completed in 2011–2012  

Strategies / Comments

  1. In FY 2011–2012, EC will complete a strategic framework that outlines all considerations for this target as indicated in the mandatory implementation strategies for the Green Building targets in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy


As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, new lease or lease renewal projects over 1000 m2, where the Crown is the major lessee, will be assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool.3
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000 m2 in the given fiscal year, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000 m2 that were assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool in the given fiscal year, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Existence of a strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) To be completed in 2011–2012  

Strategies / Comments

  1. In FY 2011–2012, EC will complete a strategic framework that outlines all considerations for this target as indicated in the mandatory implementation strategies for the Green Building targets in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.


As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, fit-up and refit projects will achieve an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance.4
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects in the given fiscal year, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–2012) Under development  
Existence of a strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) To be completed in 2011–2012  

Strategies / Comments

  1. In FY 2011–2012, EC will complete a strategic framework that outlines all considerations for this target as indicated in the mandatory implementation strategies for the Green Building targets in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target


The federal government will take action now to reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions from its operations to match the national target of 17% below 2005 by 2020.
Performance Measure RPP* DPR
Target Status  
Departmental GHG reduction target: Percentage of absolute reduction in GHG emissions by fiscal year 2020–2021, relative to fiscal year 2005–2006. 17%  
Departmental GHG emissions in fiscal year 2005–2006, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. 22.6  
Departmental GHG emissions in the given fiscal year, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. FY 2011–2012 23.3  
FY 2012–2013 23.2  
FY 2013–2014 23.0  
FY 2014–2015 22.7  
FY 2015–2016 21.9  
FY 2016–2017 21.1  
FY 2017–2018 20.2  
FY 2018–2019 19.4  
FY 2019–2020 19.1  
FY 2020–2021 18.8  
Percent change in departmental GHG emissions from fiscal year 2005–2006 to the end of the given fiscal year. FY 2011–2012 +2.6%  
FY 2012–2013 +2.5%  
FY 2013–2014 +1.7%  
FY 2014–2015 +0.3%  
FY 2015–2016 -3.4%  
FY 2016–2017 -7.0%  
FY 2017–2018 -10.7%  
FY 2018–2019 -14.4%  
FY 2019–2020 -15.7%  
FY 2020–2021 -17.0%  

* Please note that since the tabling of the 2011-2012 RPP in June 2011, EC has established a departmental Greenhouse Gas (GHG) Emissions Target and identified anticipated annual reductions in departmental GHG emissions from 2005-2006 levels. To this end, revisions have been made to both the English and French versions of EC's 2011-2012 Greening Government Operations supplementary table.

Strategies / Comments

  1. Targeted GHG emissions sources include facilities and fleet.
  2. EC monitors and reports GHG emissions on 93% of owned floor space and the entire fleet inventory. The quantification of emissions for the remainder of the floor space is impracticable due to the effort involved in obtaining complete and accurate data. EC owns many small structures located in remote areas, such as National Wildlife Areas and upper air stations.
  3. Due to program growth since the baseline year, EC's emissions as of 2010-11 have increased for its facilities.
  4. EC's implementation plan to reduce GHG emissions includes: site-specific targets and actionable measures focused on specific categories (e.g. operations).

Surplus Electronic and Electrical Equipment Target


By March 31, 2014, each department will reuse or recycle all surplus electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) in an environmentally sound and secure manner.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Existence of an implementation plan for the disposal of all departmentally generated EEE. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) Anticipated Completion by September 2012  
Total number of departmental locations with an EEE implementation plan fully implemented, expressed as a percentage of all locations, by the end of the given fiscal year. FY 2011–2012 33% (2/6)  
FY 2012–2013    
FY 2013–2014    

Strategies / Comments

  1. Definition of “location”: For the purpose of this RPP, departmental locations will be defined as regions.
  2. Number of locations: EC is located within 6 regions across Canada
  3. Implementation strategies: In FY 2011–2012, EC will develop an EEE implementation plan that outlines all considerations as required by the mandatory implementation strategies for this target in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.

Printing Unit Reduction Target


By March 31, 2013, each department will achieve an 8:1 average ratio of office employees to printing units. Departments will apply the target where building occupancy levels, security considerations, and space configuration allow.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units in fiscal year 2010–2011, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. (Optional) Data not currently available  
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units at the end of the given fiscal year, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. FY 2011–2012 5:1  
FY 2012–2013    
FY 2013–2014    

Strategies / Comments

  1. Definition of Printing Units: For this target for 2011–2012, EC will define “printing units” as network printers and multi-functional devices. In upcoming years, EC will work to include other categories such as desktop printers, scanners, fax machines and or photocopiers as departmental inventories progress and improve.
  2. EC will include all departmental employees, instead of just office employees, and will track its calculation using annual data from a departmental human resource inventory. Printing units will be tracked using departmental inventory data.
  3. EC anticipates a number of accommodation moves that will allow implementation of printer rationalization and therefore a decrease in network printer.

Paper Consumption Target


By March 31, 2014, each department will reduce internal paper consumption per office employee by 20%. Each department will establish a baseline between 2005–2006 and 2011–2012, and applicable scope.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of sheets of internal office paper purchased or consumed per office employee in the baseline year selected, as per the departmental scope. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) Data not available  
Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to the baseline year selected. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) FY 2011–2012 To be developed  
FY 2012–2013    
FY 2013–2014    

Strategies / Comments

  1. In FY 2011–2012, EC will determine a baseline year, baseline paper consumption quantities, tracking methodology, applicable scope and implementation strategies.
  2. EC has had a number of best practices in use for many years, including default duplex printing (i.e. installation of new printers are set on duplex as default) as well as printer rationalization, which contributes to less paper being consumed as less printers are employed and used. Other activities include the use of ECollab, an e-document management and collaboration tool that enables better collaboration, improved information management across the Department and offers significant improvement in how we create, store, organize, find and manage documents electronically.

Green Meetings Target


By March 31, 2012, each department will adopt a guide for greening meetings.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Presence of a green meeting guide. (Optional in RPP 2011–2012) Yes – Updated in August 2007  

Strategies / Comments

  1. EC developed the Green Meeting Guide and has encouraged its use in all types and levels of meetings since it was released. It is also applied to major events hosted by EC.
  2. Over 100 videoconferencing locations across Canada are accessible to EC employees to have virtual meetings or presentations with colleagues throughout the Department.

Green Procurement Targets

As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish at least 3 SMART green procurement targets to reduce environmental impacts.


By April 1, 2012, Environment Canada will utilize green consolidated procurement instruments for 95% of its standard office desktop computer purchases.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of standard office desktop computer units purchased using green procurement instruments that meet the target relative to the total number of all standard office desktop computer units purchased. To be completed in 2011–2012  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 95%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. This target meets all criteria of a SMART target that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound.
  2. EC will buy its standard office desktop computer purchases from the PWGSC’s standing offer (SO) for IT equipment. The SO offers equipment that meets internationally recognized and multi-faceted environmental standards such as EPEAT Silver, as well as a number of environmental considerations that include levels of hazardous materials content, energy efficiency, design for end of life/disassembly, reduced packaging, supplier environmental performance and extended life of computer assets.


By March 31, 2014, Environment Canada will achieve a 90% reduction in bottled water purchases from 2007–2008 levels.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Departmental expenditures on bottled water purchased in 2007–2008. 149K  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 50%
reduction		  

Strategies / Comments

  1. This target meets all criteria of a SMART target that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound. By March 31, 2011, a departmental policy on bottled water will be implemented to support the elimination of supplemental bottled water purchases where potable water is already being supplied through the building’s infrastructure.
  2. By March 31, 2011, a departmental Policy on Bottled Water will be implemented to support the elimination of supplemental bottled water purchases where potable water is already being supplied through the building’s infrastructure.
  3. Scope: This target is applicable throughout EC and applies to all buildings where employees occupy a full-time place of work.
  4. Exceptions to this target: Bottled water purchased for field work or in remote locations, scientific experimentation, emergencies, travel status as outlined in the National Joint Council Travel Directive and for hospitality as per the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat Hospitality Policy.


By March 31, 2014, 90% of copy paper purchases will contain a minimum of 30% recycled content and have a forest certification or EcoLogoM or equivalent certification.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Dollar value of paper purchases meeting the target relative to the total dollar value of all paper purchases in the given year of reporting. Data not available  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 70% of purchases  

Strategies / Comments

  1. The data needed for this target will be complementary to data supplied from PWGSC for the paper consumption target.

As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish SMART targets for training, employee performance evaluations, and management processes and controls as they pertain to procurement decision making.


Training for select employees.

By March 31, 2014, 90% of designated materiel managers and procurement personnel will have taken a recognized training course on green procurement offered by the CSPS, or any other federal department.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of designated materiel managers and procurement personnel who have taken the course relative to the total of all designated materiel managers and procurement personnel who must take a recognized training course on green procurement offered by the CSPS, or any other federal department. To be developed by March 31, 2011  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 50%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. This target meets all criteria of a SMART target that is specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time-bound.
  2. By March 31, 2011, an internal assessment will be completed to determine the type of positions that should take the training, and then to determine the total number of employees impacted, minus those who have already taken the course to indicate the departmental target population (determining baseline information).


Employee performance evaluations for managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management.

As of April 1, 2014, environmental considerations will be incorporated into 100% of all the performance evaluations of designated functional heads of procurement and materiel management.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of performance evaluations of designated functional heads of procurement and materiel management that incorporate environmental considerations, relative to the total number of performance evaluations of all designated functional heads of procurement and materiel management. To be developed by March 31, 2011  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 50%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. By March 31, 2011, an internal assessment will be completed to determine the positions that should incorporate environmental considerations in performance evaluations, to then determine the total number of employees impacted, minus those employees who already have environmental considerations incorporated in their performance evaluations (determining baseline information).


Management processes and controls.

By March 31, 2014, a minimum of 4 designated management processes and controls, as they pertain to procurement, will have incorporated environmental considerations.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of management processes and controls that pertain to procurement that have environmental considerations. 3  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 4  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Comment: This will always be a dynamic, variable number as year-round planning and departmental priorities vary from year to year. Increasingly, program areas or enabling services find it necessary to incorporate management frameworks to continually measure and monitor progress in the current results-oriented environment.
  2. Management processes and controls identified: IT Assets Management Policy; Integrated Investment Planning process; and Accommodations Investment Planning and Accommodations Framework.

Notes:

  • 1 This would be demonstrated by achieving LEED NC Silver, Green Globes Design 3 Globes, or equivalent.

  • 2 Assessment tools include: BOMA BESt, Green Globes or equivalent.

  • 3 Assessment tools include: BOMA BESt, an appropriately tailored BOMA International Green Lease Standard, or equivalent.

  • 4 This would be demonstrated by achieving LEED CI Silver, Green Globes Fit-Up 3 Globes, or equivalent.



Date Modified: 2011-06-09
 
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