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Table 8: Sustainable Development Strategy


Veterans Affairs Canada remains committed to Sustainable Development. We have exceeded many of our targets as laid out in the 2007-2009 Sustainable Development Strategy. With the introduction of a Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS), we look forward to working together with other Departments to meet federal targets, as will be outlined in the FSDS. We will be ensuring that the necessary data sources are established to report on the targets.

In this reporting cycle we have adjusted some of our targets to ensure that we are consistently reporting each year from a baseline year rather than reporting based on each previous year, thus building on our commitments to greening government operations.

Although the Federal Sustainable Development Act has repealed the original Auditor General's act which established the requirement for Sustainable Development reporting, we will continue to report on those commitments listed in the strategy during the gap period between the new act and the tabling of the FSDS.


Sustainable Development Strategy
  SDS Departmental Commitment Federal SD Goal(s) including Greening Government Operation (GGO) Goals (if applicable) Supporting Performance Measure 2008-2009
Target Actual Value
1 100% of material managers and procurement personnel take green procurement training by 2010. (GGO Government-wide target) Governance for Sustainable Development Report annually on the percentage of materiel managers and procurement community trained. (GGO Government-wide performance measure) 30% of materiel managers and procurement community trained 25% of materiel managers and procurement community trained
2 Quantity of green products purchased is increased by 15% Governance for Sustainable Development Report annually on the dollar value spent on green procurement (GGO Government-wide performance measure) 10% increase in green products purchased $5.2 M was spent. This includes obtaining products from mandatory standing offers
3 Conduct an analysis of paper usage and implement strategies to reduce paper usage   Decrease in quantity of paper purchased 10% decrease 28% decrease
4 Conduct an analysis of printer/photocopier inventory and implement strategies to pool resources and explore use of multi-functional equipment   Report annually on reduced number of non-duplex printers and photocopiers 10% decrease Not available
5 Reduce by 15% from 2002-2003 levels, GHG emissions per vehicle kilometre from Veterans Affairs' fleet by 2010 (GGO government-wide target) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Annual average GHG emissions per vehicle kilometre (GGO Government-wide performance measure) 10% decrease 10.6% decrease from 2002-2003
6 All gasoline purchased for federal road vehicle will be ethanol-blended, where available. (GGO government-wide target) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Percentage of litres of gasoline purchased for federal road vehicles that is ethanol-blended (GGO Government-wide performance measure) 5% increase 7.9% increase
7 Conduct an analysis of vehicle (fleet, personal, rental) usage by staff and implement strategies to reduce GHG emissions   Analysis of vehicle usage has been conducted and next steps have been identified N/A Next steps have been identified.
8 In support of the overall Federal House In Order target of 31%, reduce GHG emissions by 2010 at Ste. Anne's Hospital (GGO government-wide target) Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Report annually the percent reduction in GHG emissions at Ste. Anne's Hospital (GGO Government-wide performance measure) 25% reduction 45.4% reduction since 1991
9 Raise awareness on sustainable development issues and solutions through communication to all staff.   Number of communications delivered to staff 24 messages
(2 per month)
19 messages
10 A high percentage of all Client Service Teams (CST) to have undergone certification through Veterans Affairs Canada's National Certification Program by 2010   Report annually on percentage of Client Service Teams that have undergone certification 33% 75% of Client Service teams have undergone a certification review
11 Based on applied research evidence, implement continuing care strategies to improve supportive services for Veterans, seniors, and their families   Report annually on decisions made as a result of continuing care studies N/A Complete.
Dissemination of finds to federal and provincial stakeholders completed
12 Comply with applicable Federal environmental regulatory obligations at Ste. Anne's Hospital   Increase compliance with environmental regulatory clauses 100% 100%
13 Increase amount of waste recycled by 15% at Ste. Anne's Hospital by 2009   Increase amount of material recycled at Ste. Anne's Hospital by 2009 10% increase 31% increase
14 Reduce water consumption per square foot by 5% at Ste. Anne's Hospital by 2009 Clean Water Decrease in litres of water consumed. 3% decrease 1.3% increase