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Meeting Policy Requirements |
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1. Has the department incorporated environmental performance considerations in its procurement decision-making processes? Yes |
2. Summary of initiatives to incorporate environmental performance considerations in procurement decision-making processes: 1. The Parks Canada Light Fleet Vehicle Management Directive (2010) establishes a process that requires Director General approval of light fleet vehicles that do not meet predetermined environmental criteria. 2. The Parks Canada Environmental Management Directive (2009) establishes three Green Procurement goals relating to life cycle management, to procure from the PWGSC Green Standing Offers and that procurement staff complete the online green procurement training course. |
3. Results achieved: A review of overall results is underway, specifically we are able to confirm the following: 2. Procurement staff is being encouraged to complete the online Green Procurement course offered by the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS). Green procurement clauses have also been added as standard for all service contracts. |
4. Contributions to facilitate government-wide implementation of green procurement: Parks Canada continues to use Standing Offers and other procurement tools that encourage green procurement practices. Parks Canada has participated and will continue to participate in Green Procurement Forums and Working Groups. |
Green Procurement Targets |
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5. Has the department established green procurement targets? Yes |
6. Summary of green procurement targets: The green procurement targets listed below are based on the Greening Government Operations targets under the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy. 1. Electronic and Electrical Waste 2. Printing Unit Reduction 3. Paper Consumption 4. Green Meetings 5. Vehicle Purchasing 6. Office Equipment Purchasing 7. Procurement Decision-making - Training and Evaluation |
7. Results achieved: In progress. Targets were developed in 2010/11 and approved for inclusion in the 2011/12 – 2014/15 RPP by Parks Canada Agency Executive Management Committee |