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Greening Government Operations (GGO)

Overview

The 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.

Please note:

  • RPP refers to Reports on Plans and Priorities and represents planned / expected results.
  • DPR refers to Departmental Performance Reports and represents actual results.

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. 0  
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. 0  
Existence of strategic framework. No
(see comments)		  

Strategies / Comments

  1. VAC is in negotiations with the province of Quebec to divest itself of its only property.
  2. Therefore it would not be practical or feasible for the dept to develop a strategic framework and implement targets 8.1 – 8.4
  3. Timeline for this divestment is to be determined


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. 0  
Percentage of buildings over 1000m2 that have been assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool, as per departmental strategic framework. FY 2011-12 0  
FY 2012-13 0  
FY 2013-14 0  
Existence of strategic framework. No
(see comments)		  

Strategies / Comments

  1. See comments in target 8.1


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. 0  
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. 0  
Existence of strategic framework. No
(see comments)		  

Strategies / Comments

  1. See comments in target 8.1


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. 0  
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. 0  
Existence of strategic framework. No
(see comments)		  

Strategies / Comments

  1. See comments in target 8.1

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. n/a  
Departmental GHG emissions in fiscal year 2005-06, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. n/a  
Departmental GHG emissions in the given fiscal year, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. FY 2011-12 n/a  
FY 2012-13 n/a  
FY 2013-14 n/a  
FY 2014-15 n/a  
FY 2015-16 n/a  
FY 2016-17 n/a  
FY 2017-18 n/a  
FY 2018-19 n/a  
FY 2019-20 n/a  
FY 2020-21 n/a  
Percent change in departmental GHG emissions from fiscal year 2005-2006 to the end of the given fiscal year. FY 2011-12 n/a  
FY 2012-13 n/a  
FY 2013-14 n/a  
FY 2014-15 n/a  
FY 2015-16 n/a  
FY 2016-17 n/a  
FY 2017-18 n/a  
FY 2018-19 n/a  
FY 2019-20 n/a  
FY 2020-21 n/a  
Existitance of an implementation plan to reduce GHG emissions. n/a  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Not applicable

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. Yes  
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 2011-12 100%  
FY 2012-13 100%  
FY 2013-14 100%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Locations are defined by region (Western, Ontaio, Quebec, Atlantic), Ste Annes Hospital and Head Office

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.    
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 8 :1  
FY 2012-13 8 :1  
FY 2013-14 8 :1  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Printing unit is defined as all print devices except label printers, highly specialized printers, testing printers, printers in storage, faxes, photocopiers and scanners.
  2. Method for determining # of ptr units - AMMIS
  3. Method for determining # of office employees – HR information confirmed by each location

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. Available
after 03/31/12		  
Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to baseline year selected. FY 2011-12 Baseline Year  
FY 2012-13 20%  
FY 2013-14    

Strategies / Comments

  1. Baseline year – 2011 -2012
  2. Method used for determining paper consumption – SIC (Stock and Forms Inventory System)
  3. Method for determining # of office employees – HR information confirmed by each location
  4. # of employees subject to target = All staff

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. Draft  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Draft being reviewed by all locations
  2. Adoption is defined as approval by Senior Management Committee all locations except Ste. Anne’s Hospital which will be approved by Hospital management committee.

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.


8.10.1 Vehicles
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  

Number of vehicles purchased that meet the target relative to total number of all vehicle purchases in the given year (executive vehicles are excluded).

 By March 31, 2012, 90% of vehicles purchased annually are right-sized for operational needs and are the most fuel efficient vehicle in its class in the Government Motor Vehicle Ordering Guide and/or are an alternative fuel vehicle.  

Strategies / Comments

  1.  The criteria set out in Annex F of the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy Guideline for Target 8.10 will be used to identify whether a vehicle is right-sized.


8.10.2 Office Equipment
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Volume of office equipment purchased meeting the target relactive to total volume of all office equipment purchased. By March 31, 2012, 70% of purchases of printers, faxes, scanners and photocopiers will have environmental features.   

Strategies / Comments

  1.  Measurement requires the availability of procurement or assets management data for reporting. Performance may be assessed by sampling methods.


8.10.3 Paper Consumption
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Dollar value of paper purchases meeting the target relative to total dollar value of all paper purchases in the given year. By March 31, 2014, 65% of copy paper purchases contain a minimum of 30% recycled content and have forest management certification or EcoLogoM or equivalent certification.  

Strategies / Comments

  1. This target requires the availability of procurement data for reporting. Performance may be assessed by sampling methods.

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.


8.11.1 Green Procurement Training
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of procurement and materiel management staff with formal green procurement training relative to total number of procurement and materiel management staff. As of April 1, 2011, 70% of Materiel Managers and Procurement Personnel (including all PG classified employees, as well as employees and managers identified as a procurement and/or materiel management functional specialist) will receive green procurement training through CSPS course C215 or in-house equivalent.  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 60% in 2010-11  

Strategies / Comments



8.11.2 Employee performance evaluations for managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of performance evaluations that incorporated environmental considerations, relative to total number of performance evaluations of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management. As of April 1, 2012, 85% of environmental considerations will be incorporated into the performance evaluations of all functional heads of procurement and materiel management  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 75% in 2010-11  

Strategies / Comments



8.11.3 Management processes and controls
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  

Number of departmental procurement processes and controls that incorporate environmental considerations relative to total number of departmental procurement processes and controls that should address environmental considerations.

As of April 1, 2012, 25% of all identified processes and controls, relating to procurement, will have incorporated environmental considerations.

  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 0% in 2010-11  

Strategies / Comments



Date Modified: 2012-05-08
 
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