2016–17 Report on Plans and Priorities—Supplementary table and information
2016–17 Report on Plans and Priorities
Supplementary table and information
Green procurement
Federal Sustainable Development Strategy—Target 7.2: Green Procurement
As of 1 April 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
Approach
The Office of the Auditor General of Canada’s approach to implementing green procurement is to use, where possible, the procurement instruments of Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) and to provide related training to key management and procurement personnel.
Our main contribution to green procurement is the influence that our audit work and our recommendations for improvement have on the actions of federal departments and agencies and Crown corporations.
Management Processes and Controls
The Office’s procurement needs are predominantly for commodity goods, such as computers, printers and copiers, office supplies, and furniture, and for professional services, including construction services (at times). For all significant purchases, the Office maximizes its green procurement by taking advantage of PSPC’s procurement instruments, such as National Master Standing Offers or Departmental Standing Offers. In so doing, the Office achieves the levels of green procurement that have been negotiated by PSPC.
Since the 2010–11 fiscal year, the Office has followed PSPC’s Federal Electronic Waste Strategy for electronic and electrical equipment (for example, for acquiring ENERGY STAR high-efficiency appliances and equipment, and for the disposal of electronic equipment and appliances).
Performance Measurement
Expected Result
Environmentally responsible acquisition, use, and disposal of goods and services
| Performance Indicator | Targeted Performance Level |
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Approach to further the implementation of the Policy on Green Procurement that the Office has in place as of 1 April 2014 |
The Office’s action plan to further align operations with the Policy on Green Procurement is reviewed annually. |
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Number and percentage of specialists in procurement or materiel management, or both, who have completed the Green Procurement course of the Canada School of Public Service, or equivalent training, in the given fiscal year |
100% |
Green Procurement Target 1
Paper used contains at least 30% of recycled fibre, is certified by EcoLogo, is processed without chlorine, is certified as Forest Stewardship Council (FSC) recycled, and is manufactured using biogas energy.
| Performance Indicator | Targeted Performance Level |
|---|---|
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Percentage of regular paper purchased |
100% |
Green Procurement Target 2
Increase recycling of office goods.
| Performance Indicator | Targeted Performance Level |
|---|---|
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Percentage of empty toner cartridges returned to the vending company for recycling |
100% |
Green Procurement Target 3
Further the implementation of green procurement in relation to Office events.
| Performance Indicator | Targeted Performance Level |
|---|---|
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Launch of a checklist for greening events |
Support staff receiving information on the use of the checklist: 100% Compostable dinnerware is readily available for events. |
Additional Activities
Promote increased acquisition of eco-friendly products (such as binders, pens, staplers, and hole punches) from companies with a “green catalogue” when economically feasible.