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Greening Government Operations

Green Building Targets

8.1 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, new construction and build-to-lease 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 departmental strategic framework N/A
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 departmental strategic framework N/A
Existence of strategic framework Expected completion March 2012

Strategies/Comments

  1. In 2011–12, Industry Canada will work to develop and adopt a strategic framework for this target. The strategic framework will address the minimum level of environmental performance, appropriate thresholds (dollar value or floor area) and applicable building types.
  2. Industry Canada is custodian of only one building with a floor area greater than 1,000 m2.


8.2 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 departmental strategic framework N/A
Percentage of buildings over 1000 m2 that have been assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool, as per departmental strategic framework N/A
Existence of strategic framework Expected completion March 2012

Strategies/Comments

  1. In 2011–12, Industry Canada will work to develop and adopt a strategic framework for this target. The strategic framework will address the minimum level of environmental performance, appropriate thresholds (dollar value or floor area) and applicable building types.
  2. Industry Canada is custodian of only one building with a floor area greater than 1,000 m2.


8.3 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 departmental strategic framework N/A
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 departmental strategic framework N/A
Existence of strategic framework Expected completion March 2012

Strategies/Comments

  1. In 2011–12, Industry Canada will work to develop and adopt a strategic framework for this target. The strategic framework will address the minimum level of environmental performance, appropriate thresholds (dollar value or floor area) and applicable building types.


8.4 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 departmental strategic framework N/A
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 departmental strategic framework N/A
Existence of strategic framework Expected completion March 2012

Strategies/Comments

  1. In 2011–12, Industry Canada will work to develop and adopt a strategic framework for this target. The strategic framework will address the minimum level of environmental performance, appropriate thresholds (dollar value or floor area) and applicable building types.
  2. Industry Canada is custodian of only one building with a floor area greater than 1,000 m2.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target


8.5 The federal government will take action now to reduce levels of greenhouse gas (GHG) 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 2020–21, relative to 2005–06 17%
Departmental GHG emissions in 2005–06, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent 1.911
Departmental GHG emissions in the given fiscal year, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent 2011–12 1.781
2012–13 1.759
2013–14 1.737
2014–15 1.716
2015–16 1.694
2016–17 1.672
2017–18 1.651
2018–19 1.629
2019–20 1.607
2020–21 1.586
Percent change in departmental GHG emissions from 2005–06 to the end of the given fiscal year 2011–12 - 6.80%
2012–13 - 7.93%
2013–14 - 9.07%
2014–15 - 10.20%
2015–16 - 11.33%
2016–17 - 12.47%
2017–18 - 13.60%
2018–19 - 14.73%
2019–20 - 15.87%
2020–21 - 17.00%

Strategies/Comments

  1. Source of targeted GHG emissions: Fleet only (on-road vehicles)
  2. To match the government-wide GHG reduction target of 17% by 2020, the Department’s GHG fleet emissions targets were calculated using a linear model.
  3. The implementation plan for Industry Canada’s GHG emissions reduction strategy takes technology advancements into account and will capitalize on the use of Public Works and Government Services Canada’s green standing offers for vehicle purchases and internal communiqués for imparting information about the various tools to improve fleet efficiency and reduce emissions (e.g. anti-idling campaign).

Surplus Electronic and Electrical Equipment Target


8.6 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 implementation plan for the disposal of all departmentally generated EEE Completion April 2011
Total number of departmental locations with fully implemented EEE disposal plan, expressed as a percentage of all locations, by the end of the given fiscal year 2011–12 33%
2012–13 66%
2013–14 100%

Strategies/Comments

  1. Definition of location: Six regions in total
  2. Industry Canada’s implementation plan will cater to all regions. In the National Capital Region, the reuse/recycle strategy for surplus EEE is already in the process of being fully implemented.
  3. The implementation plan for the regions is based on the approach proposed by the Office of Greening Government Operations, Public Works and Government Services Canada, for target 8.6 in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy Guideline and meets the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy’s mandatory implementation strategy requirements for this target.

Printing Unit Reduction Target


8.7 By March 31, 2013, each department will achieve an average 8:1 ratio of office employees to printing units, 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 2010–11, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow 2:1
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 2011–12 5:1
2012–13 8:1
2013–14 8:1

Strategies/Comments

  1. Definition of printing unit: Scanner, photocopier, fax, desktop printer, networked printer, multifunctional device
  2. Scope: While some buildings may have a smaller ratio due to building occupancy or security considerations, on the whole, the Department will meet the target ratio.
  3. Method for determining the number of printing units: In the National Capital Region, project consultants collected data by way of a floor-by-floor count of devices. Data from the regions were provided by the respective regional offices.
  4. Method for determining the number of office employees: Number of employees obtained from Chief Information Office (CIO) Monthly Employee Report
  5. Implementation strategies:
    1. Approach is two-pronged: soft target of 5:1 in 2011–12 and 8:1 in 2012–13. Most sectors have agreed to go to 8:1 in the first year.
    2. All devices will be networked.
    3. Use a single supplier / price-per-page model.
    4. CIO is target lead.

Paper Consumption Target


8.8 By March 31, 2014, each department will reduce internal paper consumption per office employee by 20%. Each department will establish a baseline between 2005–06 and 2011–12 as well as an 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 departmental scope N/A
Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to baseline year selected 2011–12 N/A
2012–13 N/A
2013–14 N/A

Strategies/Comments

  1. This target is optional for 2011–12. Industry Canada will develop this target for 2012–13.

Green Meetings Target


8.9 By March 31, 2012, each department will adopt a guide for greening meetings.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Green meeting guide adopted Expected adoption March 2012

Strategies/Comments

  1. This target is optional for 2011–12. Industry Canada will develop this target for 2012–13.


Green Procurement Targets


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

Commodity: Printers and multifunctional devices

Target: By March 2014, 95% of printers and multifunctional devices purchased by the Department will be environmentally preferred products.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of environmentally preferred printers and multifunctional devices purchased, relative to the total number of printers and multifunctional devices purchased by the Department N/A
Progress against 2011–12 measurement 80%

Strategies/Comments

  1. All equipment will be Energy Star compliant over nine technical categories.
  2. Collaboration of multiple stakeholders is ongoing.
  3. This self-selected target is SMART:
    • Specific: Achievement level of 95%.
    • Measurable: Information available from the departmental Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS).
    • Achievable: Project endorsed by senior management.
    • Relevant: Estimated dollar value of environmentally preferred equipment purchased is $14.5 million over five years.
    • Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.


Commodity: Furniture

Target: By March 2014, 90% of furniture purchases made by the Department will be environmentally preferred products.

Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Dollar value of environmentally preferred furniture purchases, relative to the total value of all furniture purchases (baseline year: 2009–10) 75%
Progress against 2011–12 measurement 80%

Strategies/Comments

  1. Data analysis will permit monitoring and reporting of furniture purchases.
  2. This target will require collaboration among functional specialists, namely, the Facilities Branch at headquarters and the departmental regions.
  3. This self-selected target is SMART:
    • Specific: Achievement level of 90%.
    • Measurable: Information available from the departmental Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS).
    • Achievable: With collaboration of functional specialists.
    • Relevant: Furniture purchases are a significant expenditure and represent an area for increased environmental benefit.
    • Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.


Commodity: Vehicles

Target: By March 31, 2014, 30% of Industry Canada’s executive and light-duty class vehicles will be environmental leadership vehicles.

Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of environmental leadership vehicles owned by Industry Canada, relative to its total number of vehicles owned (executive and light-duty class only) N/A
Progress against 2011–12 measurement 22%

Strategies/Comments

  1. Environmental leadership vehicles include hybrid vehicles and alternative fuel vehicles.
  2. Industry Canada does not have the necessary data to currently set a baseline for this target. The Department will be working toward clearing its existing data and will start recording and reporting on the environmental leadership vehicles it owns by the end of 2011–12.
  3. Industry Canada’s Vehicle Acquisition Plan will be reviewed centrally every year. Internal communiqués will be sent to the regions to reinforce the importance of identifying opportunities to replace the existing fleet with environmental leadership vehicles.
  4. Data on vehicle purchases will be collected and reviewed on a continuous basis to monitor the Department’s progress against the set target. The departmental Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) and the Fleet Management Information System provided by the federal fleet management support services, ARI Financial Services Inc., will be the tools used to collect the information.
  5. This self-selected target is SMART:
    • Specific: Achievement level of 30%.
    • Measurable: Information available from the departmental Integrated Financial Management System (IFMS) and the ARI system.
    • Achievable: With collaboration of functional specialists.
    • Relevant: Vehicle purchases are a significant expenditure and represent an area for increased environmental benefit.
    • Time-bound: Date established for target.


8.11 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

Target: By March 31, 2014, 90% of designated Materiel managers and Procurement personnel will have taken green procurement training.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of Materiel managers and Procurement personnel who have completed green procurement training, relative to the total number of Materiel managers and Procurement personnel (baseline year: 2010–11) 60%
Progress against 2011–12 measurement 85%

Strategies/Comments

  1. Employees include Procurement and Materiel Management functional specialists (PG-01 to 04) from the Contracting and Materiel Management section of the Comptrollership and Administration Sector (CAS).
  2. CAS’s 2010–11 Human Resources Plan describes the Sector’s human resources (HR) priorities for 2011–12, including the HR objectives, staffing strategies, training and development plans, goals and future requirements that will allow the Sector to effectively meet and exceed its mandate over the long term. Green procurement training in 2011–12 will be included in the training plans for target positions.
  3. Training progress will be monitored by the Contracting and Materiel Management section’s Senior Training and Communications Advisor.
  4. Proof that training was completed is mandatory and will be validated by the Senior Training and Communications Advisor.
  5. This self-selected target is SMART:
    • Specific: Achievement level for 2011–12 has been set at 85%. This target is specific to Materiel managers and Procurement personnel.
    • Measurable: Information available from the departmental training coordinators.
    • Achievable: Green procurement training is free and available online.
    • Relevant: Industry Canada’s Materiel managers and Procurement personnel routinely procure goods and services for which environmental alternatives are available.
    • Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.


Performance Evaluations

Target: By March 31, 2012, 75% of team leaders (PG-05) in the Contracting and Materiel Management section as well as the manager (PG-06) of this section will have environmental consideration clauses incorporated into their performance evaluations.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of performance evaluations of identified positions that have environmental consideration clauses, relative to the total number of positions identified N/A
Progress against 2011–12 measurement 75%

Strategies/Comments

  1. The Comptrollership and Administration Sector’s 2010–11 Human Resources Plan describes its human resources (HR) priorities for 2011–12, including the HR objectives, staffing strategies, training and development plans, goals and future requirements that will allow the Sector to effectively meet and exceed its mandate over the long term. Environmental consideration clauses for 2011–12 will be included in the performance evaluations of targeted positions.
  2. Progress will be monitored through performance agreements and by means of mid-year review.
  3. This self-selected target is SMART:
    • Specific: Achievement level of 75%.
    • Measurable: Information available from performance agreements.
    • Achievable: Green procurement training is free and available online and will be included in the performance agreement.
    • Relevant: Industry Canada’s Contracting and Materiel Management Managers and Team Leaders routinely review and provide advice on procurement processes of goods and services, where environmental alternatives are available.
    • Time-bound: Date established for target completion.


Processes and Controls

Target: By March 31, 2016, environmental performance considerations will be integrated into 90% of procurement processes and controls.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status
Number of designated processes and controls that have been modified to ensure that environmental performance considerations are integrated into procurement processes, relative to the total number of processes and controls 30%
Progress against 2011–12 measurement 60%

Strategies/Comments

  1. Revisions to integrate environmental factors into procurement processes and controls will take strategic planning into account and will incorporate best practices to improve these processes and controls and to support green decision making.
  2. Taking a phased approach, Industry Canada will start with updating policy documents.
  3. Secondly, the Department will focus on the processes and controls that have the greatest environmental impact and will develop best practices documents in support of green decision making.
  4. The Department will also establish a monitoring control framework that includes environmental indicators.
  5. This self-selected target is SMART:
    • Specific: Achievement level of 90%.
    • Measurable: Policies, processes, procedures and controls reside with the Comptrollership and Administration Sector (CAS).
    • Achievable: CAS is the functional authority for Contracting and Materiel Management. The policy development group resides within CAS.
    • Relevant: The number of policies, processes and controls are significant, so their revision will achieve environmental benefits.
    • Time-bound: Date has been established for target completion, and the target strategies/comments include milestones.

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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