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Table 4: Sustainable Development Strategy
As VAC prepares to enter into the third and final year of its Sustainable Development Strategy, it will continue to operate responsibly and reduce its impact on the environment. Strides have been made and targets have been reached since its tabling in December of 2006. The Department will continue to make concerted efforts in advancing its 14 commitments in the areas of federal governance, greenhouse gas emissions, green stewardship, quality of life, regulatory compliance, waste and water management.
Our priorities for this year will be on reducing our paper usage within the Department, increasing awareness amongst staff, and improving our reporting mechanisms. We will continue with our Paper Reduction Strategy in encouraging employees to become more aware of environmentally responsible printing options. Our awareness campaign will consist of sharing ideas for environmental stewardship through the Department's online tool "VAC Today". Improved reporting mechanisms will be developed within the Department to receive accurate timely information for reporting to senior management and Parliament.
The Department will continue to follow the implementation of the Federal Sustainable Development Act and determine its impact on further reporting by the Department on sustainable development.
| SDS Departmental Commitment | Federal SD Goal (s) including GGO Goals, (if applicable) | Supporting Performance Measure | Departmental Expected Result for 2009-2010 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 100% of materiel managers and procurement personnel take green procurement training by 2010. (GGO Government-wide target) | Federal SD Goal 6: Governance for Sustainable Development | Report annually on the percentage of materiel managers and procurement community trained. (GGO Government-wide performance measure) | 95 % of materiel managers and procurement community trained |
| 2 | Quantity of green products purchased is increased by 15% | Federal SD Goal 6: Governance for Sustainable Development | Report annually on the dollar value spent on green procurement (GGO Government-wide performance measure) | 15 % increase in green products purchased |
| 3 | Conduct an analysis of paper usage and implement strategies to reduce paper usage | Decrease in quantity of paper purchased | 15 % reduction | |
| 4 | Conduct an analysis of printer/photocopier inventory and implement strategies to pool resources and explore use of multi-functional equipment | Report annually on reduced number of non-duplex printers and photocopiers | 15 % reduction | |
| 5 | Reduce by 15 % from 2002-2003 levels, GHG emissions per vehicle kilometre from Veterans Affairs' fleet by 2010 (GGO government-wide target) | Federal SD Goal 3: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions | Annual average GHG emissions per vehicle kilometre (GGO Government-wide performance measure) | 15 % reduction |
| 6 | All gasoline purchased for federal road vehicle will be ethanol-blended, where available. (GGO government-wide target) | Federal SD Goal 3: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions | Percentage of litres of gasoline purchased for federal road vehicles that is ethanol-blended (GGO Government-wide performance measure) | 10 % increase |
| 7 | Conduct an analysis of vehicle (fleet, personal, rental) usage by staff and implement strategies to reduce GHG emissions | Analysis of vehicle usage has been conducted and next steps have been identified | Next Steps have been identified | |
| 8 | In support of the overall FHIO target of 31 %, reduce GHG emissions by 2010 at Ste. Anne's Hospital (GGO government-wide target) | Federal SD Goal 3: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions | Report annually the percent reduction in GHG emissions at Ste. Anne's Hospital (GGO Government-wide performance measure) | 31 % reduction |
| 9 | Raise awareness on sustainable development issues and solutions through communication to all staff | Number of communications delivered to staff | 24 messages (2 per month) | |
| 10 | A high percentage of all Client Service Teams to have undergone certification through Veterans Affairs Canada's National Certification Program by 2010 | Report annually on percentage of Client Service Teams that have undergone certification | This program has been discontinued | |
| 11 | Based on applied research evidence, implement continuing care strategies to improve supportive services for Veterans, seniors, and their families | Report annually on decisions made as a result of continuing care studies | Ongoing | |
| 12 | Comply with applicable Federal environmental regulatory obligations at Ste. Anne's Hospital | Increase compliance with environmental regulatory clauses | 100 % | |
| 13 | Increase amount of waste recycled by 15 % at Ste. Anne's Hospital by 2009 | Increase amount of material recycled at Ste. Anne's Hospital by 2009 | 15 % increase | |
| 14 | Reduce water consumption per square foot by 5% at Ste. Anne's Hospital by 2009 | Federal SD Goal 1: Clean Water | Decrease in litres of water consumed. | 5 % decrease |