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Green Procurement

Green Procurement Capacity Building


Activity Target as % (as reported in 2010–11 RPP) Actual Results as % Description/Comments
Training for Procurement and Materiel Management Staff N/A N/A Delivered seven in-person training sessions to procurement specialists on the Financial Administration Act and other federal legislation, Treasury Board Secretariat policies, and Human Resources and Skills Development Canada policies and practices (e.g. Acquisition Cards) that are relevant to the Procurement function. Requirements relating to Green Procurement are included in this training.

In addition, four ‘Procurement 101 for Managers’ and two ‘Procurement 101 for Administrative Professionals,’ were delivered, which include components relating to Green Procurement as part of the obligations that Departments must adhere to.
Training for Acquisition Cardholders N/A N/A The inclusion of green procurement in the training for acquisition cardholders is currently under review, with enhancements to be implemented in 2011-2012.
Performance Evaluations N/A N/A The inclusion of environmental considerations in performance evaluations is currently under review as part of the implementation of the Greening Government Operations requirements of the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy.
Procurement Processes and Controls N/A N/A The Department will continue to assess opportunities to decrease paper-based transactions and improve the efficiency and costs associated with low dollar value procurement, promoting appropriate use of the Acquisition Card and the Procurement Portal. The Department is also exploring opportunities to enhance alignment with all available green standing offers from Public Works and Government Services Canada.

Use of Green Consolidated Procurement Instruments


Good/Service Target as % (as reported in 2010–11 RPP) Actual Results as % Description/Comments
N/A N/A N/A HRSDC follows the mandatory usage of PWGSC Standing Offers to procure goods; however, the Department’s internal systems do not permit reporting against newly developed criteria established within each PWGSC Standing Offer to facilitate reporting of green purchases. These reporting capabilities are currently under review.

Reduction Initiatives for Specific Goods


Consumable/Asset Target as % Reduction or # per FTE Actual Results as % Reduction or # per FTE Description/Comments