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Green procurement
Part A: Reinforcement of green procurement capability
| Activity | 2008-2009 | 2010-2011 | Description and comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate as percentage | Goal as percentage | ||
| Training for employees responsible for purchasing and materiel management | 90% | 10% | A briefing was provided by Public Works and Government Services Canada (PWGSC) for all Administration Branch employees, and a briefing was provided by the Agency for all administrative assistants. The goal for 2010-2011 would be to raise new assistants' awareness following staff changes. |
| Training for procurement card holders | 100% | To be determined with the offices selected for the pilot project | Currently, there are only two procurement card (credit card) holders. A pilot project could be implemented during 2010-2011 to increase the number of procurement card holders. |
| Performance evaluations | 100% | Maintain the rate | Integration of environmental considerations is not explicitly mentioned in performance evaluations, but these considerations are part of the principle of sound management of material resources and must be aligned with government priorities. |
| Procurement process and controls | 100% | Maintain the rate | The procurement process is part of the quality management system (ISO). The Agency has integrated a green component in its Asset Management Framework and acquisitions strategy. |
Part B: Use of bundled green procurement instruments
| Item/Service | 2008-2009 rate | 2010-2011 goal as percentage | Description and comments | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| in dollars | in percentage | |||
| Vehicles | $33,197 | 5% | 17% | Vehicle purchasing is carried out centrally for the Agency. Suppliers recommended by PWGSC are used. When automobiles are replaced, the goal is to acquire hybrid vehicles. |
| Paper | $15,898 | 65% | 75% | The goal is to buy 30% and/or 100% recycled paper for all Agency business offices and Head Office. |
| Service contract for sustainable disposal of items | $2,253 | 100% | 100% | For disposal of our items, the Agency uses companies recommended by PWGSC that perform recycling and safe disposal of end-of-life electronic equipment. |
Part C: Reduction initiatives targeting specific items
| Non-durable goods/ capital goods | 2008-2009 | 2010-2011 | Description and comments |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rate Quantity per full-time employee |
Goal | ||
| Photocopiers | 32 for 422 employees, or 1 per 13 employees | Increase to more than 65% the number of leased photocopiers including print, fax and other functions | More than 60% of photocopiers have print and fax options, thus minimizing the number of machines. |
| Shredders | 24 for 422 employees, or 1 per 17 employees | Maintain the number | The use of shredders reduces the amount of paper thrown in the garbage and increases recycling. |
| Service contract for Shred-It recycling boxes | 8 for 273 Head Office employees | Maintain the services | The use of recycling boxes reduces the amount of paper thrown in the garbage. |
