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Green Procurement
How is your department planning to meet the objectives of the Policy on Green Procurement?
The Agency has introduced a Sustainable Development Strategy (SDS) which sets clear objectives in that area and establishes, among other things, goals with respect to green procurement. A training session on green procurement was given by PWGSC to the materiel manager and employees responsible for purchasing. An outreach session was also provided for all administrative assistants who handle procurement for their branches.
Has your department established green procurement targets?
Describe the green procurement targets that have been set by your department and indicate the associated benefits anticipated.
- Vehicles in the departmental fleet must be replaced by low-consumption vehicles. This practice enables the Agency to reduce greenhouse gas emissions in business travel.
- The Agency uses 100% recycled paper at its Head Office. It will be broadening this application to all its business offices. This practice encourages recycling.
- When replacing electrical equipment, the Agency purchases Energy Star qualified equipment. This practice will help reduce energy consumption.
- The Agency will continue to raise employees’ awareness with regard to green procurement. This undertaking should help raise individuals’ awareness of “buying green.”