Reporting on Green Procurement
This supplementary information table supports reporting on green procurement activities in accordance with the Policy on Green Procurement.
1. Context
Although the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC) is not bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act and is not required to develop a full Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (DSDS), the CNSC adheres to the principles of the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) by complying with the Policy on Green Procurement.
The Policy on Green Procurement supports the Government of Canada’s effort to promote environmental stewardship. In keeping with the objectives of the policy, the CNSC supports sustainable development by integrating environmental performance considerations into the procurement decision making process through the actions described in the 2019 to 2022 FSDS “Greening Government” goal.
2. Commitments
Greening Government: The Government of Canada will transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient, and green operations
| FSDS target(s) | FSDS contributing action(s) | Corresponding departmental action(s) | Baseline(s) Performance indicator(s) Target(s) | Results achieved | Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Actions supporting the Greening Government goal | Departments will adopt clean technology and undertake clean technology demonstration projects. | Where a vehicle needs to be replaced, a hybrid vehicle will be considered first, provided that it meets operational needs. |
Baseline: In 2016–17, 36% of vehicles in the fleet were hybrid Indicator: % of vehicles in the fleet that are hybrid vehicles Target: Maintain at least 30% hybrid vehicles in the fleet |
In 2020–21, 42% of vehicles are hybrid. Where a vehicle needed replacement, a hybrid/electric vehicle was considered first if it met operational needs. | Supports the reduction of energy use in the CNSC’s fleet. |
| Support for green procurement will be strengthened, including guidance, tools and training for public service employees. | Support clean technologies and green products and services by taking environmental considerations into account in purchasing decisions. |
Baseline: 100% of specialists in procurement and material management have completed the training. Indicator: % of specialists in procurement and material management who have completed training in green procurement. Target: 100% of specialists in procurement and material management have completed training in green procurement. |
100% of specialists in procurement have completed the training. | Supports green procurement considerations when purchasing. | |
| Ensure that decision makers have the necessary training and awareness to support green procurement. |
Baseline: 67% of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel have performance evaluations that include support and contribution toward green procurement, in the given fiscal year. Indicator: % of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel whose performance evaluations include support and contribution towards green procurement. Target: 80% of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel whose performance evaluation includes support and contribution toward green procurement. |
25% of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel whose performance evaluations included support and contribution towards green procurement in 2020–21. | Green procurement incorporates environmental considerations into purchasing decisions and is expected to motivate suppliers to green their goods, services and supply chains; greenhouse gas reductions are one area of consideration in green procurement. | ||
| Ensure that decision makers have the necessary training and awareness to support green procurement. |
Baseline: 100% of acquisition cardholders have received acquisition card training, which includes principles of green procurement, within one year of receiving their cards. Indicator: % of acquisition cardholders who have received training on the principles of green procurement. Target: Training will be provided to 100% of acquisition cardholders to familiarize them with the principles of green procurement. All new acquisition card recipients will complete in-house training on greening principles through the acquisition card training within one year of receiving their cards. |
All acquisition cardholders and procurement specialists (100%) have received training, which includes principles of green procurement. | Green procurement incorporates environmental considerations into purchasing decisions and is expected to motivate suppliers to green their goods, services and supply chains; greenhouse gas reductions are one area of consideration in green procurement. |
3. Report on integrating sustainable development
During the 2020–21 reporting cycle, the CNSC had no proposals that required a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and no public statements were produced.
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