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OSFI’s procurement needs are predominantly for commodity goods such as computers, printers, office supplies, or furniture, and for informatics or other professional services including, at times, construction services. In order to maximize its Green Procurement, OSFI: continues to draw on the opportunities presented in the government-wide commodity management process under the Way Forward initiative; takes advantage wherever possible of PWGSC’s procurement services through tools such as Government of Canada Marketplace (GoCM), National Master Standing Offers (NMSO) or Departmental Standing Offers (DSO) and in so doing, achieves the levels of Green Procurement that have been negotiated by PWGSC. In combination, these procurement vehicles allow OSFI to incorporate environmental performance considerations in its procurement planning and requirement definitions.

2. Has your department established green procurement targets?

OSFI’s procurement needs for goods are largely met by government-wide commodity management processes under the Way Forward Initiative and by PWGSC’s procurement services. Based on its buying needs and past patterns, OSFI’s approach to meeting the Policy on Green Procurement is to capitalize on Standing Offers or Supply Arrangements negotiated by PWGSC, so as to ensure that it is procuring from companies that supply environmentally preferable goods and services. As well, OSFI is mindful of the policy whenever it conducts contracting under its own authority.