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Green Procurement
| 1. | How is your department planning to meet the objectives of the Policy on Green Procurement? | ||
| Health Canada supports the objectives of the Green Procurement Policy, including incorporating environmental performance considerations and value for money into the procurement decision making process. Health Canada is an active participant in federal procurement reform initiatives, such as the establishment of mandatory standing offers by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC), which incorporate environmental performance and life cycle analysis. Health Canada has incorporated commitments in the Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) 2007-10 in support of the Green Procurement Policy. | |||
| 2. | Has your department 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. | ||
| Health Canada has established commitments in the SDS 2007-10 in support of the Green Procurement Policy. Health Canada is working to incorporate green procurement tracking procedures in its existing enterprise system through participation in horizontal SAP initiatives with other SAP departments. Once implemented, communications and awareness to users will facilitate reporting on green procurement. Knowledgeable functional experts raise awareness regarding sound procurement planning and green procurement opportunities with cost centre managers who are the contracting authorities. The department also promotes training of cost centre managers on green procurement by encouraging them to take the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) on-line training, by broadcasting general awareness messages and by participating in the Environment Week in the National Capital Area. |
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