Target 7.2: Green Procurement
As of April 1, 2014, the Government of Canada will continue to take action to embed environmental considerations into public procurement, in accordance with the federal Policy on Green Procurement.
| Scope and Context |
| SSHRC’s approach to implementing green procurement is to focus on the use of Public Works and Government Services Canada procurement instruments, the delivery of training to key personnel, and the inclusion of green procurement objectives in the employee performance evaluation of key decision-makers. |
| Performance Measurement |
| Expected Result |
| Environmentally responsible acquisition, use and disposal of goods and services |
| Performance Indicator |
Targeted Performance Level |
| Departmental approach to further the implementation of the Policy on Green Procurement in place (as of April 1, 2014). |
Planned completion date: August 2015
On track |
| Number and percentage of specialists in procurement and/or materiel management who have completed the Canada School of Public Service Green Procurement course or equivalent, in the given fiscal year |
Number: 4
Percentage: 100%
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| Number and percentage of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel whose performance evaluation includes support and contribution toward green procurement, in the given fiscal year |
Number: 2
Percentage: 100%
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Departmental Green Procurement Target:
By March 31, 2017, 30% of accommodation stays will take place in establishments that have a high environmental rating (three green environmental keys or higher) based on an industry-recognized tool
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| Performance Indicator |
Targeted Performance Level |
| Dollar value of accommodation stays that meet the target objective relative to the dollar value of all accommodation stays in the year in question |
By March 31, 2015: 25% |
Departmental Green Procurement Target:
By March 31, 2017, 90% of vehicles purchased are right-sized for operational needs and are the most fuel-efficient vehicle in their class available at the time of purchase and/or are an alternative fuel vehicle.
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| Performance Indicator |
Targeted Performance Level |
| Purchase of a fuel-efficient vehicle |
100% |
Departmental Green Procurement Target:
By March 31, 2017, 90% of toner cartridges are recycled at the end of life.
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| Performance Indicator |
Targeted Performance Level |
Volume of toner cartridges recycled relative to the total volume of all toner cartridges purchased in the year in question
Annual amount spent on toner cartridges
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By March 31, 2015: 85% |
| Implementation Strategy Element or Best Practice |
Targeted Performance Level |
| 7.2.1.5. Leverage common use procurement instruments where available and feasible |
On track |
| Best Practice 7.2.3. Train acquisition cardholders on green procurement |
Achieved |
| Best Practice 7.2.4. Increase awareness of the Policy on Green Procurement among managers |
On track |