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Greening Government Operations (GGO)

Green Building Targets


8.1 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.
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. (Optional in FY 2011–12) Not available  
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. (Optional in FY 2011–12) Not available  
Existence of strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) No (does not exist)  

Strategies / Comments

  1. INAC will develop its strategic framework for this target during the 2011/12 fiscal year.
  2. INAC Headquarters Asset Management is leading the implementation of this target.


8.2 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, existing crown buildings over 1000m2 will be assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of buildings over 1000m2, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–12) Not available  
Percentage of buildings over 1000m2 that have been assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–12) Not available  
Existence of strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) No (does not exist)  

Strategies / Comments

  1. INAC will develop its strategic framework for this target during the 2011/12 fiscal year.
  2. INAC Headquarters Asset Management is leading the implementation of this target.


8.3 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, new lease or lease renewal projects over 1000m2, where the Crown is the major lessee, will be assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000m2 in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–12) Not available  
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000m2 that were assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–12) Not available  
Existence of strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) No (does not exist)  

Strategies / Comments

  1. INAC will develop its strategic framework for this target during the 2011/12 fiscal year.
  2. INAC Headquarters Asset Management is leading the implementation of this target.


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.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011–12) Not available  
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. (Optional in FY 2011–12) Not available  
Existence of strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) No (does not exist)  

Strategies / Comments

  1. INAC will develop its strategic framework for this target during the 2011/12 fiscal year.
  2. INAC Headquarters Asset Management is leading the implementation of this target.

Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target


8.5 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 2020–21, relative to fiscal year 2005–06. 23.45% by March 31, 2021  
Departmental GHG emissions in fiscal year 2005–06, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. 0.562  
Departmental GHG emissions in the given fiscal year, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. FY 2011–2012 0.57  
FY 2012–2013 0.556  
FY 2013–2014 0.542  
FY 2014–2015 0.529  
FY 2015–2016 0.515  
FY 2016–2017 0.501  
FY 2017–2018 0.488  
FY 2018–2019 0.474  
FY 2019–2020 0.46  
FY 2020–2021 0.447  
Percent change in departmental GHG emissions from fiscal year 2005–2006 to the end of the given fiscal year. FY 2011–2012 -2.345%  
FY 2012–2013 -4.69%  
FY 2013–2014 -7.035%  
FY 2014–2015 -9.38%  
FY 2015–2016 -11.725%  
FY 2016–2017 -14.07%  
FY 2017–2018 -16.415%  
FY 2018–2019 -18.76%  
FY 2019–2020 -21.105%  
FY 2020–2021 -23.45%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Targeted emissions sources include on-road vehicles only.
  2. Departmental emissions due to on-road vehicles are anticipated to decrease prior to the end of the 2020/2021 fiscal year due to the transfer of the many departmental responsibilities to Government of the Northwest Territories.
  3. INAC will develop an implementation plan to reduce greenhouse gas emissions due to its on-road vehicles by March 31st, 2011.
  4. INAC Headquarters Asset Management is leading the department's implementation of this target.

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. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) No (does not exist)  
Total number of departmental locations with EEE implementation plan fully implemented, expressed as a percentage of all locations, by the end of the given fiscal year. FY 2011–2012 0%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. INAC will develop EEE implementation plans for all departmental locations (operational facilities) by March 31st, 2012.
  2. INAC Headquarters Asset Management is leading the implementation of this target.
  3. INAC’s Asset Information Management System is capable of tracking most EEE directed to disposal mechanisms.
  4. INAC Headquarters Asset Management is leading the department's implementation of this target.

Printing Unit Reduction Target


8.7 By March 31, 2013, each department will achieve an 8:1 average ratio of office employees to printing units. Departments will apply 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 2010–11, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. (Optional) 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. FY 2011–12 4:1  
FY 2012–13 6:1  
FY 2013–14 8:1  

Strategies / Comments

  1. For the purposes of this target, INAC has defined printing units as desktop printers, network printers, multifunctional devices, and photocopiers.
  2. Methods for determining the number of printing units: regional consultation and information contained in the department’s asset information management system.
  3. Method for determining the number of departmental employees: TBS Population Affiliation Report (values as at September, 2010).
  4. INAC Headquarters Asset Management is leading the department's implementation of this target.

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 2005–2006 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 departmental scope. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) Not available  
Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to baseline year selected. (Optional in RPP 2011–12) FY 2011–12 Not available  
FY 2012–13    
FY 2013–14    

Strategies / Comments

  1. INAC intends to introduce a new dedicated line object for paper purchases during the 2011-2012 fiscal year to facilitate the tracking of paper consumption.
  2. INAC Headquarters Asset Management is leading the department's implementation of this target.

Green Meetings Target


8.9 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 2011–12) No (does not exist)  

Strategies / Comments

  1. INAC will implement a guide for greening meetings by March 31st, 2012.
  2. INAC Headquarters Asset Management is leading the department's implementation of this target.

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.


INAC's Green Procurement Targets are Under Development
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Performance Measure (Using baseline data if available) Not available  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. Not available  

Strategies / Comments

  1. INAC has not established green procurement targets at the time of the development of this report (2010).
  2. INAC will establish its green procurement targets prior to April 1, 2011. These targets will be outlined in INAC's forthcoming Departmental Performance Report for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.
  3. INAC Headquarters Asset Management is leading the department's implementation of this 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 for Select Employees.
INAC's Targets for Green Procurement Training, Evaluation, and Management Controls are Under Development
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
[Enter Performance Measure (Using baseline data if available)] Not available  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. Not available  

Strategies / Comments

  1. INAC has not established the targets in question at the time of the development of this report (2010).
  2. These targets will be developed by April 1st, 2011, and outlined in INAC's forthcoming Departmental Performance Report for the 2010-2011 fiscal year.

Reporting on the Purchases of Offset Credits


Mandatory reporting on the purchase of greenhouse gas emissions offset credits, as per the Policy Framework for Offsetting Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Major International Events, should be reported here.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Quantity of emissions offset in the given fiscal year. (Optional for all RPPs) Not available