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Green Procurement



1.
 

How is your department planning to meet the objectives of the Policy on Green Procurement?

 
  • General information/awareness in greening for all WD staff through Green Tip and bi-annual staff awareness events.
  • Information updates to procurement staff on new green procurement initiatives, standing offers, etc. as and when appropriate.
  • Campus Direct Green Procurement (C215) training for procurement, administrative acquisition card holders, managers, etc.
  • Track green purchases in the G/X financial system.
  • Use green procurement tools established by PWGSC.

 

 

 

2. Has your department established green procurement targets? 
  X Yes - No - In progress
3. Describe the green procurement targets that have been set by your department and indicate the associated benefits anticipated. 
   

By the end of 2009-2010:

  • all contracts will include green clauses when appropriate;
  • 10% increase in green office supplies purchased over total 2007-2008 purchases;
  • 100% green office equipment purchased or leased when appropriate; and
  • 100% of acquisition cardholders, procurement and other identified staff who are on strength on or before September 1, 2009 will complete Campus Direct Green Procurement online training (C215).

BENEFITS:
WD will contribute to the overall Government of Canada commitment to greening government operations through training and awareness, as well as ongoing advice to procurement staff on the latest initiatives and procurement tools for green goods and services.  This increased knowledge will lead to improved tracking of green procurement and purchasing.