Canada Energy Regulator – 2022–23 Departmental Results Report – Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy/Reporting on Green Procurement
Reporting on Green Procurement
This supplementary information table supports reporting on green procurement activities in accordance with the Policy on Green Procurement.
Context
Although Canada Energy Regulator was not bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act in 2022–23 and is not required to develop a full 2020–23 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (DSDS), Canada Energy Regulator 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, Canada Energy Regulator 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.
Commitments
Greening government: The Government of Canada will transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient, and green operations
FSDS target |
FSDS contributing action(s) |
Corresponding departmental action(s) |
Starting point(s), performance indicator(s), target(s) |
Results achieved |
Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target |
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Actions supporting the Greening Government goal and the Policy on Green Procurement |
Departments will use environmental criteria to reduce the environmental impact and ensure best value in government procurement decisions |
Using available Public Services and Procurement Canada’s procurement instruments; Delivering training to key personnel on green procurement and inclusion of green procurement objectives in employee performance evaluations. |
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These actions support the UN SDG 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production through increasing awareness of CER staff through training and coaching to effectively apply environmental considerations in purchasing decisions. This is expected to motivate suppliers to green their goods, services and supply chain. |
Support for green procurement will be strengthened, including guidance, tools and training for public service employees |
The CER will ensure that decisions makers, and material management and procurement specialists have the necessary training and awareness to support green procurement. |
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These actions support the UN SDG 12: Sustainable Consumption and Production through increasing awareness of CER staff through training and coaching to effectively apply environmental considerations in purchasing decisions. This is expected to motivate suppliers to green their goods, services and supply chain. |
Report on integrating sustainable development
During the 2022–23 reporting cycle, Canada Energy Regulator had no proposals that required a strategic environmental assessment, and no public statements were produced.
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