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Table: Green Procurement
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| 1. | How is ACOA planning to meet the objectives of the Policy on Green Procurement? | ||
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The Agency established green procurement targets, which have been included in the Agency's 2007-2010 Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS). The Agency's internal Procurement Policy is being updated to reflect the green procurement requirements; staff occupying procurement positions have the necessary training to support the objectives of the strategy; and benchmarks will be established to monitor progress.
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| 2. | Has ACOA established green procurement targets? | ||
| √ Yes | No | In progress | |
| 3. | Describe the green procurement targets that have been set by your department and indicate the associated benefits anticipated. | ||
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Three targets have been set in ACOA's SDS :
Replacing existing equipment with energy efficient equipment will help in the reduce energy consumption. Using remanufactured cartridges, which are made with used parts, also contributes to reduced energy use and a reduction of wastage. As these cartridges are lower priced, this represents a major cost saving. Reduction of pollution will be achieved through increased use of environmentally friendly products in the workplace.
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