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Sustainable Development Strategy


SDS Departmental Goals:
Industry Canada’s fourth Sustainable Development Strategy 2006–09 (SDS IV) seeks to broaden and deepen the practical implementation of the business case for sustainable development in Canadian industry. SDS IV is characterized by the theme “selling the sustainability value proposition,” which supports the department’s mandate to strengthen the national economy and promote sustainable development. The strategy is structured around 3 strategic outcomes that represent what the department aims to achieve over the 3-year period:
  • Sustainability-driven technologies and commercialization
  • Sustainability tools, practices, research and awareness
  • Sustainability practices and operations within Industry Canada
The 3 strategic outcomes will be advanced by delivering 26 action plan items. SDS IV presents Industry Canada’s renewed path forward in terms of advancing sustainable development with its partners and stakeholders.
Federal Sustainable Development  Goal, including Greening Government Operations
(if applicable)
Performance Measurement from Current SDS Department’s Expected Results for 2009–2010
Reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions Number of new renewable energy technologies commercialized/diffused Hydrogen and hydrogen-compatible technologies accepted and adopted
Number of small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that have:
  • adopted ISO 14001
  • produced sustainability reports
Enhanced competitiveness and efficiency of SMEs due to an increased uptake of environmental practices
  • Level of GHG emissions and building energy consumption
  • Increased fuel efficiency of vehicle fleet and reduced costs
  • Collection of recycled products and fewer products sent to landfill
  • Reduced energy consumption
  • Reduced material sent to landfill
  • Increased use of recycled material
  • Reduced use of consumables
Clean air for people to breathe and ecosystems to function well Number of new manufacturing facilities in renewable energy sector Broadened economic development in renewable energy sector in Canada and in Canadian firms that have an established presence in international markets
Number of lean manufacturing workshops, outreach activities and business success stories related to sustainable manufacturing Increased number of Canadian firms implementing sustainable manufacturing practices
Strengthened federal governance and decision-making to support sustainable development Number of satisfied users with renewed Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) approach
  • Fulfillment of Industry Canada administrative and operational obligations required by the 2004 Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals
  • Strategic environmental assessments
Number of branches within Industry Canada that are integrating sustainability into their planning practices Sustainable development is integrated into Industry Canada’s Program Activity Architecture  (Report on Plans and Priorities/Departmental Performance Report)
Number of Industry Canada participants in sustainable development and SEA courses and seminars Increased capacity within Industry Canada to fully integrate sustainable development into all programs, policies and plans