Site MenuSupplementary Information Tables: Green procurement – 2022–23 Departmental Plan
Greening Government: The Government of Canada will transition to low-carbon, climate resilient, and green operations
| FSDS target(s) | FSDS contributing action(s) | Corresponding departmental action(s) | Contribution by each departmental action to the FSDS goal and target | Starting point(s) Performance indicator(s) Target(s) | Program(s) in which the departmental actions will occur |
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| Actions supporting the Goal: Greening Government |
Departments will use environmental criteria to reduce the environmental impact and ensure best value in government procurement decisions |
Ensure green procurement instructions and processes are included in request for proposals |
Procurement and Contracting Services (PCS) will encourage suppliers to adopt practices that are in line with the Policy on Green Procurement via instructions in request for proposals. At a minimum, request for proposals will require suppliers to: (a) use paper containing fibre that is certified as originating from a sustainably managed forest and/or containing a minimum of 30% recycled content; (b) use an environmentally preferable format, including black and white printing, double-sided/duplex printing and stapling when possible instead of binding; and (c) use online forms and submit bids electronically where possible. |
Starting point: PCS includes green submission instructions in its request for proposals 100% of the time. Performance indicator: Percentage of request for proposals, including green instructions Target: 100% |
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| Maintain process to reduce the use of paper in the procurement process |
Maintaining processes to reduce the use of paper directly reduces GHG in the harvesting of lumber, production of paper and transportation, thus reducing the department's footprint |
Starting point: PCS receives and sends contracts electronically, is able to sign electronically, and permits electronic submission of bids. Performance indicator: Required paper use in stages of the procurement process. Target: Paperless |
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| Environmental performance criteria will form a part of the procurement decision-making process. |
Procurement personnel will ensure that projects consider incorporating criteria for:
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Starting point: No data. Performance indicator: % of new procurements where environmental performance criteria are raised as a consideration. Target: By March 31, 2022, 100% of new procurements to consider environmental performance criteria. |
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| Support for green procurement will be strengthened, including guidance, tools and training for public service employees |
Specialists in procurement will complete the Canada School of Public Service Green Procurement course or equivalent. |
Green procurement incorporates environmental criteria into purchasing decisions. Procurement agents who are trained to apply such criteria can award contracts to suppliers with a reduced GHG footprint. This is expected to motivate suppliers to reduce GHG emissions associated with their goods, services and supply chains. |
Starting point: As last assessed, 71% of procurement specialists had completed the course. Performance indicator: % of all specialists in procurement complete the Canada School of Public Service Green Procurement course or equivalent. Target: Remain over 50% |
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