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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 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 fiscal year (FY) 2011-2012) 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 the departmental strategic framework (Optional in FY 2011-2012) 0  
Existence of strategic framework (Optional in the 2011-2012 Report on Plans and Priorities [RPP]) Yes: completed March 2012  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Minimum level of environmental performance: leed nc Silver, Green Globes Design 3 Globes, or equivalent.
  2. Appropriate threshold (dollar value or floor area): $1 million and 1,000m2.
  3. Applicable building types: All Transport Canada-owned buildings over 1,000m2 occupied by Transport Canada employees, including airport hangars, terminal buildings, maintenance/garage buildings and warehouses.
  4. Transport Canada’s strategies have been developed and incorporated into the strategic framework.
  5. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline for Greening Services Procurement. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our Green Building implementation plan can be found online.


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 2.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of buildings over 1,000m2, as per departmental strategic framework (Optional in FY 2011-2012) 17  
Percentage of buildings over 1,000m2 that have been assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool, as per the departmental strategic framework  FY 2011-12 N/A  
FY 2012-13 0  
FY 2013-14 100  
Existence of strategic framework (Optional in RPP 2011-2012) Yes: completed March 2012  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Minimum level of assessment: boma best, Green Globes or equivalent.
  2. Appropriate threshold (dollar value or floor area): 1,000m2.
  3. Applicable building types: All Transport Canada-owned buildings over 1,000m2 occupied by Transport Canada employees.
  4. Transport Canada’s strategies have been developed and incorporated into the strategic framework.
  5. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline for Greening Services Procurement. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our Green Building implementation plan can be found online.


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 3.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1,000m2 in the given fiscal year, as per the departmental strategic framework (Optional in FY 2011-2012) 0  
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1,000m2 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) 0  
Existence of strategic framework (Optional in RPP 2011-2012) Yes: completed March 2012  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Minimum level of assessment: boma best, an appropriately tailored BOMA.
  2. Appropriate threshold (dollar value or floor area): $1 million and 1,000m2.
  3. Applicable building types: Any building occupied by Transport Canada employees, where Transport Canada is the major lessee.
  4. Transport Canada’s strategies have been developed and incorporated into the strategic framework.
  5. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline for Greening Services Procurement. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our Green Building implementation plan can be found online.


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 the departmental strategic framework (Optional in FY 2011-2012) 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 the departmental strategic framework (Optional in FY 2011-2012) 0  
Existence of strategic framework (Optional in RPP 2011-2012) Yes: completed March 2012  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Minimum level of environmental performance: leed ci Silver, Green Globes Fit-Up 3 Globes or equivalent.
  2. Appropriate threshold (dollar value or floor area): $1 million and 1,000m2.
  3. Applicable building types: All Transport Canada-owned buildings with office space greater than 1,000m2 that are occupied by Transport Canada employees.
  4. Transport Canada’s strategies have been developed and incorporated into the strategic framework.
  5. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline for Greening Services Procurement. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our Green Building implementation plan can be found online.

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 2020-2021, relative to fiscal year 2005-2006 21  
Departmental GHG emissions in fiscal year 2005-2006, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent 64.26  
Departmental GHG emissions in the given fiscal year, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. FY 2011-12 53.66  
FY 2012-13 53.34  
FY 2013-14 53.01  
FY 2014-15 52.69  
FY 2015-16 52.37  
FY 2016-17 52.05  
FY 2017-18 51.73  
FY 2018-19 51.41  
FY 2019-20 51.09  
FY 2020-21 50.77  
Percent change in departmental GHG emissions from fiscal year 2005-2006 to the end of the given fiscal year. FY 2011-12 16  
FY 2012-13 16.5  
FY 2013-14 17  
FY 2014-15 17.5  
FY 2015-16 18  
FY 2016-17 18.5  
FY 2017-18 19  
FY 2018-19 19.5  
FY 2019-20 20  
FY 2020-21 21  
Existence of an implementation plan to reduce GHG emissions. Yes: completed November 2011  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Targeted GHG emission sources include facilities and fleet.
  2. Exclusions: Guardhouses where energy consumption is minimal and that are used for security reasons, where billing includes other electrical costs that cannot be separated (three in total).
  3. Identify any changes to the departmental GHG reduction target, as per changing operational requirements, newly available data and/or available resources: No changes since 2011-2012.
  4. Identify key components of the departmental implementation plan to reduce greenhouse gas emission levels, as per the first mandatory implementation strategy for target 8.5 in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy:

    • annual reporting;
    • maintenance and renovation planning;
    • working with building landlords;
    • innovative technology strategies;
    • awareness and promotional programs aimed at employees;
    • continuous fleet management; and
    • leadership vehicles.
  5. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline to Greening Services Procurement. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our Greenhouse Gas Reduction implementation plan can be found online.

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 2011-2012) Yes: completed March 2012  
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 17  
FY 2012-13 60  
FY 2013-14 100  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Definition of location: Number of locations is six, based on consolidated responsibility for waste disposal at the regional office level, including the National Capital Region.
  2. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline for Greening Procurement Services. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our EEE waste implementation plan can be found online.

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 FY 2010-2011, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow (Optional) N/A  
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units at the end of the given FY, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. FY 2011-12 5:1  
FY 2012-13 8:1  
FY 2013-14 10:1  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Definition: Multifunctional devices, desktop printers, network printers, photocopiers and faxes.
  2. Scope: The department is in the process of determining the possibility of meeting the 8:1 ratio at Transport Canada buildings across the nation, based on building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configurations. While some buildings may have a smaller ratio due to the above-mentioned considerations, on average, the department will meet this target for all employees (100 per cent).
  3. Method used for determining number of printing units: Information Management / Information Technology (Corprate Services) is leading a departmental initiative to inventory (via electronic and manual means) all printing units.
  4. Method used for determining number of office employees: Number of Transport Canada unique user identifications as validated against Human Resources (HR) statistics (6,192 employees).
  5. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline for Greening Services Procurement. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our Printing Unit Reduction implementation plan can be found online.

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 the departmental scope (Optional in RPP 2011-2012) 9,030 sheets per departmental employee in 2010-2011  
Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to the baseline year selected (Optional in RPP 2011-2012) FY 2011-12 N/A  
FY 2012-13 5  
FY 2013-14 20  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Scope: Our department has elected to include all departmental employees, instead of just office employees.
  2. Method used for determining paper consumption: Information available within the department.
  3. Justification for change in methodology from 2011-2012 RPP: Further analysis and better data availability prompted the modification of the methodology.
  4. Method used for determining the number of office employees: Number of Transport Canada unique user identifications as validated against HR statistics.          
  5. Number of office employees subject to the target: 6,192 (based on 2011-2012 available data).
  6. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline for Greening Services Procurement. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our Paper Consumption implementation plan can be found online.

Green Meetings Target


8.9 By March 31, 2012, each department will adopt a guide for greening meetings.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Existence of a green meeting guide (Optional in RPP 2011-2012) Yes: adopted and approved in 2010  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Adoption: Transport Canada has incorporated Environment Canada’s green meeting guide into its environmental management system and has developed an internal Web page to link Transport Canada employees to the document.
  2. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline for Greening Sevices Procurement. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our Green Meeting implementation plan can be found online.

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.


By March 31, 2014, 80 per cent of all vehicles purchased annually are right sized for operational needs, fuel-efficient vehicles in their class in the Government Motor Vehicle Ordering Guide, and/or alternative fuel vehicles.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of vehicle purchases that meet the target relative to the total number of all vehicle purchases in the given year.

52 expected to meet target
65 expected purchases in total 
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 80%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Specific: Refers to a specific type of commodity and purchasing mechanism.
  2. Measurable: Information available through the department’s tracking and financial systems.
  3. Achievable: Departmental policy mandating use of Public Works and Government Services Canada standing offers.
  4. Relevant: High rating according to the environmental issue impact assessment.
  5. Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.

Other Reporting Considerations

  1. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline for Greening Services Procurement. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our Green Procurement implementation plan can be found online.


As of April 1, 2012, all office computers will have a minimum average of a four-year life in the department.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Average life of office computers in the department 4
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 4-year life span maintained  

Strategies / Comments

Why this self-selected target is smart

  1. Specific: Refers to a specific type of commodity.
  2. Measurable: Information available from the departmental tracking system.
  3. Achievable: Department’s Desktop Life Cycle Plan
  4. Relevant: High rating according to the environmental issue impact assessment.
  5. Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.

Other Reporting Considerations

  1. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline for Greening Services Procurement. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our Green Procurement implementation plan can be found online.


By March 31, 2014, 100 per cent of copy paper purchases contain a minimum of 30 per cent recycled fibres and have forest management certification, or ecologo 5 or equivalent certification.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Volume of paper purchases meeting the target relative to the total volume of all paper purchases in the given year Baseline:
81% in FY 2010-2011
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 83% in 2012-2013  

Strategies / Comments

Why this self-selected target is smart

  1. Specific: Refers to a specific type of commodity.
  2. Measurable: Information available within the department. Justification for change from FY 2010-2011: further analysis and better data availability prompted the modification of the methodology.
  3. Achievable: Departmental bulletin mandating that copy purchases contain a minimum of 30 per cent recycled fibres and have forest management certification, or ecologom, or equivalent certification.
  4. Relevant: High rating according to the environmental issue impact assessment.
  5. Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.

Other Reporting Considerations

  1. Baseline: 2010-2011 statistics from information available within the department. Justification of change in methodology from fiscal year 2011-2012: Further analysis and better data availability.
  2. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline for Greening Procurement Services. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our Paper Consumption implementation plan can be found online.

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.

By March 31, 2014, 90 per cent of designated contracting specialists and 60 per cent of new acquisition cardholders will have taken a recognized training course on green procurement offered by the Canada School of Public Service or any other federal government department.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of designated contracting specialists who have completed training relative to the total number of material managers and procurement personnel N/A N/A
Number of new acquisition cardholders who have completed training relative to the total number of acquisition cardholders N/A N/A
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 50% of designated contracting specialists and 60% of new acquisition cardholders  

Strategies / Comments

  1. Why this self-selected target is smart
  2. Specific: Refers to a specific type of training and purchasing mechanism.
  3. Measurable: Combination of manual, HR and financial systems.
  4. Achievable: Departmental policy mandating participation in a green procurement course.
  5. Relevant: Main requirement of the Policy on Green Procurement.
  6. Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.

Other Reporting Considerations The performance measure was slightly modified from the 2011-2012 Report on Plans and Priorities to match the target wording.

  1. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline for Greening Services Procurement. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our Green Procurement implementation plan can be found online.


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

By March 31, 2012, identified designated contracting specialists, and their managers and functional heads 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 of identified positions N/A N/A
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 90%  

Strategies / Comments

Why this self-selected target is smart

  1. Specific: Refers to a specific type of target group, based on pre-established criteria.
  2. Measurable: Information on the number of positions will be tracked, based on manual recording, and will be captured by HR. Since information is protected upon completion, actual performance results cannot be captured or released.
  3. Achievable: Departmental policy mandating inclusion of a performance clause in positions that have been identified as requiring such a clause based on pre-established criteria.
  4. Relevant: Main requirement of the Policy on Green Procurement.
  5. Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.

Other Reporting Considerations

  1. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline for Greening Services Procurement. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our Green Procurement implementation plan can be found online.


Management processes and controls.

By March 31, 2013, departmental fleet management policies, guidelines and/or standards that include mandatory green fleet practices and purchasing will be reviewed and evaluated.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of reviews and evaluations conducted to verify that the fleet management standards are met 2
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. 1  

Strategies / Comments

Why this self-selected target is smart

  1. Specific: Refers to a specific type of commodity and purchasing mechanism.
  2. Measurable: Information available from Transport Canada’s financial system.
  3. Achievable: Departmental policy mandating use of Public Works and Government Services Canada standing offers.
  4. Relevant: Main requirement of the Policy on Green Procurement.
  5. Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion.

Other Reporting Considerations

  1. Transport Canada’s implementation plan includes all of the required elements and non-mandatory information specified in the Guideline for Greening Services Procurement. In the spirit of transparency and accountability, our Green Procurement implementation plan can be found online.

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 FY (Optional for all RPPs) N/A  

Strategies / Comments

N/A


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.

  • 5 Alternatively, departments and agencies bound by the Policy on Green Procurement but not the Federal Sustainable Development Act (FSDA) can follow the approach required of FSDA departments for green procurement by setting and reporting on green procurement targets as specified in the "Green Procurement Targets" section in the above table.



Date Modified: 2012-05-08
 
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