2015–16 Reports on Plans and Priorities: Supplementary Information Tables – Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy

CIHR is considered a small department and is not subject to the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS). However, CIHR is subject to comply with the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals, and is bound to the Policy on Green Procurement.

Theme IV: Targets and Implementation Strategies

Goal 7: Waste and Asset Management

Target 7.2: Green Procurement

As of April 1, 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

The department procures over $10 million in goods and services per year, in multiple commodity categories. Greening of our procurement will be integrated throughout our activities, including its grant application and peer review processes, business travel and professional services.

Link to department's PAA

Performance Measurement

Expected Result

Environmentally responsible acquisition, use and disposal of goods and services.

Performance Indicator Targeted performance level
Develop and finalize a Departmental approach to further the implementation of the Policy on Green Procurement in place as of April 1, 2014. Yes, by March 31st, 2016
(The departmental approach was delayed due to CIHR internal re-organization. Activities supporting the Policy on Green Procurement will be continued while finalizing the departmental approach)
Number and percentage of procurement and/or materiel management specialists who have completed the Canada School of Public Service Green Procurement course (C215) or equivalent, in the given fiscal year. (2) 100%
Number and percentage of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel whose performance evaluation includes support and contribution toward green procurement, in the given fiscal year. (1) 100%

Departmental green procurement targets

CIHR is considered a small department and is not subject to departmental procurement targets, but does plan to track the following performance indicators to monitor its performance.

By March 31, 2016, 100% of copy paper will contain recycled content to reduce the environmental impact of its production.
Performance indicator Targeted performance level
Percentage of photocopy paper containing recycled content. 100%

By March 31, 2016, 100% of grant applications and peer review will be submitted and distributed electronically.
Performance indicator Targeted performance level
Percentage of grant applications and peer review submitted and distributed electronically. 100%

By March 31, 2016, 100% printers will have default duplex printing setting.
Performance indicator Targeted performance level
Percentage of duplex default printing setting. 100%
Implementation Strategy Element or Best Practice Targeted performance level
Best Practice
7.2.3. Train acquisition cardholders on green procurement. 		To be determined
Best Practice
7.2.4. Increase awareness of the Policy on Green Procurement among managers. 		To be determined
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