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Green Procurement

1. How is the Department planning to meet the objectives of the Policy on Green Procurement?

   Green Procurement has been a focus of federal greening efforts, based on the approach that life-cycle management of assets begins with procurement. Integrating environmental performance into planning, acquisition use and disposal can improve the purchasing of green products, reduce the in-use costs and impact and ensure disposal is in accordance with environmental standards. Purchasing greener products, whether more energy efficient, less harmful or containing a higher percentage of recycled material can make a significant impact. The government-wide guidance document on greening operations had specific suggestions for green procurement, green fleet and greenhouse gas emissions from buildings. AAFC included annual commitments on green procurement as follows:

   1. Ongoing provision of green procurement training to the procurement community within AAFC, either through TBS Professional Development and Certification Program or other green procurement course offerings;
   2. Reduction of three per cent per year in paper consumption in the NCR, through the increase of the number of duplex printers in the department, specifically NCR;
   3. Inclusion of green technical specifications (use of green products and practices) where possible, in building cleaning contracts for facilities; and
   4. 10 per cent annual increase in the number of duplex printers in operation across the department.

   In addition to the above, AAFC will consult with its IST Team to identify opportunities and functionality to track Green Procurement activities in SAP.

2. Has your department established green procurement targets?
   

   Yes AAFC has identified four green procurement targets, which are included in its Sustainable Development Strategy.

   
   
3. Describe the green procurement targets that have been set by your department and indicate the associated benefits anticipated.
   1. Ongoing provision of green procurement training to the procurement community within AAFC, either through TBS Professional Development and Certification Program or other green procurement course offerings.

      Benefits: Improved awareness and application of the green procurement policy. Through this awareness and knowledge, the procurement community can integrate green procurement practices in their areas of responsibility.

   2. Reduction of three per cent per year in paper consumption in the NCR, through the increase of the number of duplex printers in the department, specifically NCR.

      Benefits: Reduced paper usage has a direct impact on the environment.

   3. Inclusion of green technical specifications (use of green products and practices) where possible, in building cleaning contracts for facilities.

      Benefits: Increased use of green products and practices has a direct impact on the environment.

   4. 100 per cent of new materiel managers and procurement officers receive procurement training, either through the TBS Professional Development and Certification program or other green procurement course offerings. (Note: AAFC has already trained existing contracting staff as of 2005.)

      Benefits: Reduction in greenhouse gas emissions from departmental vehicles; reduction in greenhouse gas emissions related to department's energy use (i.e. heating, lighting, etc.); More efficient departmental use of resources (i.e. water, etc.).

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