Report on Plans and Priorities 2015–16
Supplementary Information Tables

Greening Government Operations (GGO)

4. 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.

Performance Measurement
Expected result
Environmentally responsible acquisition, use and disposal of goods and services.
Performance indicator Targeted performance level
Departmental approach to further the implementation of the Policy on Green Procurement in place as of April 1, 2014. 31 March 2016
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. 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. 100%
Departmental green procurement target #1
By March 31, 2016, 100% of copy paper purchased through the Standing Offers (SO) will contain a minimum of 30 % recycled content, as well as meet or exceed the criteria established in the EcoLogo CCD-077 standard for paper, or equivalent.
Performance indicator Targeted performance level
Dollar value or volume of copy paper that meet the target objective relative to the total dollar value or volume of all copy paper purchases in the year in question. 100% by March 31, 2016
Departmental green procurement target #2
By March 31, 2016, 100% of new printers procured will have duplex printing capabilities and an ENERGY STAR qualification.  Where possible, the duplex feature will be installed by default.
Performance indicator Targeted performance level
Dollar value or volume of new printers procured that meet the target objective relative to the total dollar value or volume of all new printers purchases in the year in question. 100% by March 31, 2016
Departmental green procurement target #3
By March 31, 2016, 90% of black toner cartridges purchases will be made of remanufactured cartridges.
Performance indicator Targeted performance level
Dollar value or volume of new black toner cartridges procured that meet the target objective relative to the total dollar value or volume of all new black toner cartridges purchases in the year in question. 90% by March 31, 2016
Implementation strategy element or best practice Footnote1 Targeted performance level
Best Practice

7.2.3. Train acquisition cardholders on green procurement.		 The department will ensure that 100% of new acquisition card holders receiving training in Green Procurement.
Best Practice

7.2.4. Increase awareness of the Policy on Green Procurement among managers.		 The department will offer training to managers to increase awareness of the Policy on Green Procurement.

Upcoming Internal Audits and Evaluations Over the Next Three Fiscal Years

The following audits are planned for the upcoming years (2015–16 to 2017–18). The Risk-Based Audit Plan 2014–2015 through 2020–21 was approved in March 2014 and includes audits and reviews of areas identified to be at risk. The plan is reviewed annually. The annual update may result in modifications of the plan and therefore different audits and/or reviews may be identified.

Upcoming Internal Audits over the next three fiscal years
Name of Internal Audit Internal Audit Type Status Expected Completion Date
Integrated Risk Management Audit - Governance Plan June 2015
Values & Ethics  Audit - Governance Plan December 2015
Judicial Services (Distribution, Revision, Translation) Review - Program On plan March 2016
Financial Management - Internal Controls: Deposit Accounts Audit - Internal Control On plan December 2016
Asset Management Audit - Internal Control On plan March 2017
System under development Audit - Governance On plan June 2017
Project Management Audit - Governance On plan December 2017
Library Services Review - Program On plan March 2018
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