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Greening Government Operations (GGO)

Overview

The GGO supplementary table applies to departments and agencies bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act, the Policy on Green Procurement, or the Policy Framework for Offsetting Greenhouse Gas Emissions from Major International Events.

Please note:

  • RPP refers to Reports on Plans and Priorities and represents planned / expected results.
  • DPR refers to Departmental Performance Reports and represents actual results.

Green Building Targets


8.1 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, new construction and build-to-lease projects, and major renovation projects, will achieve an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance1.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011-2012) Not applicable in FY 2011-2012  
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease and major renovation projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011-2012) Not applicable in FY 2011-2012  
Existence of strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011-2012) To be completed in FY 2011-2012*  

Strategies / Comments

  1. *In fiscal year 2011-2012, PWGSC will develop a strategic framework for green buildings which will identify: minimum levels of environmental performance, appropriate thresholds, applicable building types, industry recognized assessment and verification tools to be used, and the expected number of projects / buildings to achieve the target within each fiscal year.
  2. PWGSC is committed to achieving LEED Gold for new construction and built-to-lease projects, and LEED Silver for major renovations. 


8.2 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, existing crown buildings over 1000m2 will be assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool2.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of buildings over 1000m2, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011-2012) Not applicable in FY 2011-2012  
Percentage of buildings over 1000m2 that have been assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011-2012) Not applicable in FY 2011-2012  
Existence of strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011-2012) To be completed in FY 2011-2012*  

Strategies / Comments

  1. *In fiscal year 2011-2012, PWGSC will develop a strategic framework for green buildings which will identify: minimum levels of environmental performance, appropriate thresholds, applicable building types, industry recognized assessment and verification tools to be used, and the expected number of projects / buildings to achieve the target within each fiscal year.

  2. In PWGSC SDS 2007-2009, PWGSC made the commitment to assess existing Crown-owned office buildings using BOMA Go Green Plus.

  3. As of March 2010, 258 existing Crown-owned office buildings have been assessed.

  4. The development of the strategic framework will build on this initial commitment for office buildings to include all buildings. 



8.3 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, new lease or lease renewal projects over 1000m2, where the Crown is the major lessee, will be assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool3.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000m2 in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011-2012) Not applicable in FY 2011-2012  
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000m2 that were assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011-2012) Not applicable in FY 2011-2012  
Existence of strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011-2012) To be completed in FY 2011-2012*  

Strategies / Comments

  1. *In fiscal year 2011-2012, PWGSC will develop a strategic framework for green buildings which will identify: minimum levels of environmental performance, appropriate thresholds, applicable building types, industry recognized assessment and verification tools to be used, and the expected number of projects / buildings to achieve the target within each fiscal year.



8.4 As of April 1, 2012, and pursuant to departmental strategic frameworks, fit-up and refit projects will achieve an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance4.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011-2012) Not applicable in FY 2011-2012  
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, as per departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011-2012) Not applicable in FY 2011-2012  
Existence of strategic framework. (Optional in RPP 2011-2012) To be completed in FY 2011-2012*  

Strategies / Comments

  1. *In fiscal year 2011-2012, PWGSC will develop a strategic framework for green buildings which will identify: minimum levels of environmental performance, appropriate thresholds, applicable building types, industry recognized assessment and verification tools to be used, and the expected number of projects / buildings to achieve the target within each fiscal year.


Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target


8.5 The federal government will take action now to reduce levels of greenhouse gas emissions from its operations to match the national target of 17% below 2005 by 2020.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Departmental GHG reduction target: Percentage of absolute reduction in GHG emissions by fiscal year 2020-2021, relative to fiscal year 2005-2006. Target for FY 2020-2021: 17%  
Departmental GHG emissions in fiscal year 2005-2006, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. Baseline: 278 (FY 2005-2006)  
Departmental GHG emissions in the given fiscal year, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. FY 2011-2012 270   
FY 2012-2013    
FY 2013-2014    
FY 2014-2015    
FY 2015-2016    
FY 2016-2017    
FY 2017-2018    
FY 2018-2019    
FY 2019-2020    
FY 2020-2021    
Percent change in departmental GHG emissions from fiscal year 2005-2006 to the end of the given fiscal year. FY 2011-2012 - 3%  
FY 2012-2013    
FY 2013-2014    
FY 2014-2015    
FY 2015-2016    
FY 2016-2017    
FY 2017-2018    
FY 2018-2019    
FY 2019-2020    
FY 2020-2021    

Strategies / Comments

  1. Targeted GHG emissions sources: All buildings, central heating and cooling plants, data centres and fleet, with the exception of:
    1. Housing units located in northern territories
  2. Key Components of PWGSC Implementation Plan:
    1. From 2011-2012 to 2020-2021, emissions reductions are primarily expected to result from energy efficiency upgrades and retrofits at departmental facilities:
      1. 9% - Office buildings
      2. 6% - Energy Services Acquisitions Program – Central Heating and Cooling Plants
      3. 2% - Capital Investment
      4. <1% - Fleet and Data Centres

Surplus Electronic and Electrical Equipment Target


8.6 By March 31, 2014, each department will reuse or recycle all surplus electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) in an environmentally sound and secure manner.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Existence of implementation plan for the disposal of all departmentally-generated EEE. (Optional in RPP 2011-2012) Completed in FY 2010-2011  
Total number of departmental locations with EEE implementation plan fully implemented, expressed as a percentage of all locations, by the end of the given fiscal year. 100%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. The PWGSC definition of ‘location’ is Region. The National Capital Area is considered a separate region; there are 6 locations for this target.

  2. PWGSC’s implementation plan addresses the disposal of all departmentally generated surplus electronic and electrical equipment (EEE) in a manner consistent with the Guideline for the Disposal of Federal Surplus EEE.

  3. PWGSC’s plan identifies responsibilities, including delegated authority, for EEE disposal at all ‘locations’.

  4. PWGSC is updating its departmental integrated financial and materiel management system to enable reporting of quantities of key equipment types directed to each disposal mechanism.

  5. PWGSC departmental disposal authorities meet regularly to ensure consistent application of the e-waste implementation plan.


Printing Unit Reduction Target


8.7 By March 31, 2013, each department will achieve an 8:1 average ratio of office employees to printing units. Departments will apply target where building occupancy levels, security considerations, and space configuration allow.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units in fiscal year 2010-2011, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. (Optional) Actual Results for FY 2010-2011: 4:1   
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units at the end of the given fiscal year, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. FY 2011-2012 6:1  
FY 2012-2013 8:1  
FY 2013-2014    

Strategies / Comments

  1. Definition of Printing Units: As per PWGSC’s IT Asset Alignment Program’s Phase II Program Ratio, including networked printers, multifunctional devices, photocopiers, faxes and scanners.

  2. Scope: The ratios include all printing units and office employees within the department. During the 2011-2012 fiscal year, PWGSC will determine any additional scope for this target, including building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration.

  3. Method used for determining number of printing units: PWGSC requires all branches / regions to physically count all printing units within the branch every six months. PWGSC also requires branches / regions to estimate the number of printing units that will be part of the branch’s / region’s inventory in six months and in eighteen months.

  4. Method used for determining # of office employees: PWGSC uses a combination of data obtained from HR systems and physical head counts to determine the number of office employees. Office employees includes all employees (Full-Time Equivalents, Part-Time Equivalents, Students, Casuals, and those on Contract).


Paper Consumption Target


8.8 By March 31, 2014, each department will reduce internal paper consumption per office employee by 20%. Each department will establish a baseline between 2005-2006 and 2011-2012, and applicable scope.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of sheets of internal office paper purchased or consumed per office employee in the baseline year selected, as per departmental scope. (Optional in RPP 2011-2012) Baseline FY 2009-2010 selected  
Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to baseline year selected. (Optional in RPP 2011-2012) FY 2011-2012 Not available*   
FY 2012-2013    
FY 2013-2014    

Strategies / Comments

  1. Scope: PWGSC has elected to include all departmental employees and all paper purchased through the PWGSC Standing Offer for paper.

  2. Method used for determining paper consumption: PWGSC Standing Offer usage data.

  3. Method used for determining # of office employees: PWGSC uses a combination of data obtained from HR systems and physical head counts to determine the number of office employees. Office employees includes all employees (Full-Time Equivalents, Part-Time Equivalents, Students, Casuals, and those on Contract).

  4. *Implementation strategies to reduce paper consumption: PWGSC is in the process of developing implementation strategies to reduce paper consumption. As such, at this time it is not possible to estimate paper consumption for the 2011-2012 fiscal year.


Green Meetings Target


8.9 By March 31, 2012, each department will adopt a guide for greening meetings.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Presence of a green meeting guide. (Optional in RPP 2011-2012) To be completed in FY 2011-2012  

Strategies / Comments

  1. The department has initiated the process outlined in the FSDS Guideline for 8.9: Adopting a Departmental Green Meeting Guide for developing a green meeting guide and is on track to meet the 2012 deadline.

  2. The green meeting guide will be approved for adoption through a departmental consultation and approval process.


Green Procurement Targets

8.10 As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish at least 3 SMART green procurement targets to reduce environmental impacts.


8.10.1 By March 31, 2014, the average fuel efficiency (in litres per 100 km) of all new light-duty vehicles purchased in the fiscal year by PWGSC will be 15% improved over the average light-duty vehicle fleet fuel efficiency (in litres per 100 km) in fiscal year 2009-2010.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Average light-duty vehicle fleet fuel consumption relative to kilometres travelled in 2009-2010 Baseline: 13.2 L/100km (FY 2009-2010)  
Average fuel consumption relative to kilometres travelled of new light-duty vehicles purchased FY 2011-2012 Not available*  
FY 2012-2013 Not available*  
FY 2013-2014 11.2 L/100km  

Strategies / Comments

  1. PWGSC has ensured that this target meets all requirements of the SMART criteria, including specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound.

  2. Incorporating guidance on vehicle right-sizing into the PWGSC Motor Vehicle Fleet Management Policy and incorporating environmental considerations into vehicle procurement processes and controls.

  3. Continuing regular vehicle maintenance program (oil changes, tune-ups, tire pressure checks, etc.).

  4. Replacing light-duty vehicles within the Treasury Board Secretariat Guide to Fleet Management benchmark range.

* At time of RPP, PWGSC was not in a position to forecast average fuel efficiency of vehicles purchased for FY 2011-2012 and 2012-2013. PWGSC’s analysis shows that a 15% improvement in fuel efficiency is achievable within three years.



8.10.2 As of April 1, 2011, 95% of IT hardware will be purchased against PWGSC consolidated procurement instruments or meet the environmental criteria contained in the PWGSC consolidated procurement instruments.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Purchases meeting the target relative to total of all purchases for IT hardware, as measured by dollar value, expressed as a percentage Baseline not available  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. FY 2011-2012 95%  
FY 2012-2013 95%  
FY 2013-2014 95%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. PWGSC has ensured that this target meets all requirements of the SMART criteria, including specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound.

  2. Scope: "IT hardware" includes desktops, notebooks, servers and thin clients. "PWGSC consolidated procurement instruments" includes Standing Offers and Requests for Volume Discount (RVDs)

  3. Processes / reporting requirements: Financial database

  4. Implementation strategies: Departmental policy mandating use of PWGSC standing offers. For select IT hardware where a consolidated procurement instrument is not available or not suitable, the Department will work to ensure that IT hardware purchases incorporate the environmental criteria included in consolidated procurement instruments. However, it is difficult to attain 100% due to the decentralized nature of operations and operational requirements.



8.10.3 By March 31, 2014, PWGSC will increase by 5% employee trips taken by rail and other green modes of transportation over trips by all modes of transportation, where operational requirements allow.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Percentage of trips taken by rail and other green modes of transportation within 500km of the point of origin over all trips taken within 500km of the point of origin. Baseline not available*  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. FY 2011-2012 Not available*  
FY 2012-2013    
FY 2013-2014    

Strategies / Comments

  1. PWGSC has ensured that this target meets all requirements of the SMART criteria, including specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound.

  2. *In fiscal year 2011-2012, PWGSC will undertake a comprehensive review of travel data, set a baseline, define target scope and develop implementation strategies.


8.11 As of April 1, 2011, each department will establish SMART targets for training, employee performance evaluations, and management processes and controls, as they pertain to procurement decision-making.


8.11.1 Training for select employees.

As of April 1, 2011, 90% of materiel managers and procurement personnel, and 100% of acquisition cardholders will have taken a recognized training course on green procurement.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of materiel managers, procurement personnel, and acquisition cardholders who have completed training relative to the total number of materiel managers, procurement personnel, and acquisition cardholders in 2009-2010.

Actual results for FY 2009-2010:

100% materiel managers

84% of procurement personnel

100% of acquisition cardholders

  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. FY 2011-2012 90% materiel managers and procurement personnel, 100% of acquisition cardholders  
FY 2012-2013 Same as 2011-2012  
FY 2013-2014 Same as 2011-2012  

Strategies / Comments

  1. PWGSC has ensured that this target meets all requirements of the SMART criteria, including specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound.

  2. Mitigation strategies will be in place to ensure that new and outstanding materiel managers, procurement personnel and acquisition cardholders will receive green procurement training (CSPS C215).

  3. All new acquisition cardholders must complete green procurement training in order to receive their acquisition card.

  4. PWGSC notes that setting a target of 100% for materiel managers and procurement personnel is difficult due to employee turnover, individual learning requirements, and other challenges.



8.11.2 Employee performance evaluations for managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel management.

As of April 1, 2011, 90% of identified managers and functional heads will have environmental consideration clauses incorporated into their performance evaluations.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of performance evaluations of identified positions that have environmental consideration clauses relative to the total of identified positions. Baseline not available  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. FY 2011-2012 90%  
FY 2012-2013 90%  
FY 2013-2014 90%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. PWGSC has ensured that this target meets all requirements of the SMART criteria, including specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound.

  2. Identify which managers and functional heads should have environmental considerations included in their performance evaluations.

  3. Incorporate standardized green procurement and/or other environmental consideration clauses into performance evaluations.

  4. Monitor the inclusion of environmental/green procurement considerations in performance evaluations taking into consideration the EPMA planning cycle using established system.

  5. PWGSC notes that setting a target of 100% is difficult due to employee turnover, individual performance requirements, and other challenges.



8.11.3 Management processes and controls.

By March 31, 2014, a minimum of three management processes and controls related to procurement and/or materiel management will be adjusted to support departmental green procurement implementation.
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status  
Number of processes, controls and management information systems that will be adjusted as a result of green procurement implementation strategies Minimum of 3, by FY 2013-2014  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. FY 2011-2012 1  
FY 2012-2013 2  
FY 2013-2014 3  

Strategies / Comments

  1. PWGSC has ensured that this target meets all requirements of the SMART criteria, including specific, measurable, achievable, relevant and time bound.

  2. PWGSC will continue the ongoing monitoring of procurement and materiel management processes and controls to ensure the integration of green procurement principles into the review process. A minimum of three management processes and controls will be completed in the next three years in the areas of governance and specific commodity procurement processes.


Voluntary Reporting on Any Other Greening Government Operations Initiative


By March 31, 2014 complete remediation or complete risk management plans at 72% of known contaminated sites
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status   
Percentage of known contaminated sites with completed remediation or completed risk management plans, as of March 2010. Actual results for FY 2009-2010: 65%   
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. FY 2011-2012 67%  
FY 2012-2013 69%  
FY 2013-2014 72%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. PWGSC is responsible for 254 known contaminated sites, as of December 2010.

  2. As of March 2010, 172 active contaminated sites (listed on the Federal Contaminated Sites Inventory (FCSI) were listed with a status of either "remediation complete" (i.e., completed remediation or risk management plan implemented) or "assessed, no action required" as indicated in the FCSI effective June 2009.

  3. In 2007-2008, PWGSC completed a report on PWGSC Brownfield sites.

  4. This target is in line with previous sustainable development commitments (PWGSC SDS 2007-2009, Target 4.1.1)

  5. Baseline as of September 2009 when 2009 Contaminated Sites Management Plan was submitted to Treasury Board Secretariat.

  6. PWGSC will continue its ongoing remediation and risk management as per the 2009 Contaminated Sites Management Plan to meet the progress identified in the above table.



By March 31, 2012 hazardous materials used in the operation and maintenance of the Crown-owned building inventory will have been reduced by 25%
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status (Optional)  
In baseline fiscal year, inventory of hazardous materials used in the operation and maintenance of the Crown-owned buildings. Baseline FY 2005-2006 selected  
Percentage reduction of hazardous materials used in the operation and maintenance of the Crown-owned buildings. 25%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. This target has been carried forward from PWGSC SDS 2007-2009 (Target 4.1.2)

  2. This target will be achieved through the application of the PWGSC National Hazardous Materials Reduction Strategy and Guidelines. This will include product elimination, and /or replacement/ substitution with less toxic and/or non-hazardous alternative products.

  3. In fiscal year 2011-2012, PWSCG will conduct a sample survey of hazardous materials used in the operation and maintenance of the Crown-owned building.



By March 2012, PWGSC asset management processes and documents will have been reviewed to ensure that SDS commitments are integrated in the processes
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status (Optional)    
Percentage of processes reviewed, as of March 2010. Actual results for FY 2009-2010: 66%*  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year.(2011-2012) 100%   

Strategies / Comments

  1. This target has been carried forward from PWGSC SDS 2007-2009 (Target 1.2.3)
  2. Processes and documents include: National Investment Strategy (NIS), Community-Based Investment Strategy (CBIS), Asset Management Plan (AMP), Building Management Plan (BMP), Investment Analysis Report (IAR), National Project Management System (NPMS)
  3. * 66 % represents 4 of 6 existing tools that have been reviewed as of March 2010. They are:
    1. CBIS: Documents are being reviewed to ensure SDS commitments are integrated.
    2. AMP: A review was completed in March 2009. A full policy review has been ongoing since January 2008.
    3. IAR: A revised PWGSC IAR Guide and Template has been developed and national training for completing IARs has commenced
    4. NPMS: A review was conducted to identify opportunities for incorporating sustainability. Recommendations are to be developed into an action plan.


By March 2013, contractually ensure that resources used in construction or maintenance are consumed and recovered in a sustainable manner
Performance Measure RPP DPR
Target Status (Optional)  
Percent of processes reviewed. Actual results for FY 2010-2011: 50%*  
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. FY 2011-2012 75%  
FY 2012-2013 100%  

Strategies / Comments

  1. * 50% represents 2 of 4 processes identified below (iii to vi).

  2. This target has been carried forward from PWGSC SDS 2007-2009 (Target 2.1.2)

  3. As of December 2010, clauses have been incorporated in Alternative Forms of Delivery-managed activities.

  4. PWGSC National Project Management System ensures resources used in construction are consumed and recovered in a sustainable manner.

  5. Targets 8.1 – 8.5 (in this document) address major Real Property contracts opportunities in new construction and renovation, leasing, fit-up and refit projects and in building operation and management.

  6. Integration of Sustainable Development in the remaining contractual activities will be addressed in cooperation with Acquisitions Branch.

Notes:

1 This would be demonstrated by achieving LEED NC Silver, Green Globes Design 3 Globes, or equivalent.

2 Assessment tools include: BOMA BESt, Green Globes or equivalent.

3 Assessment tools include: BOMA BESt, an appropriately tailored BOMA International Green Lease Standard, or equivalent.

4 This would be demonstrated by achieving LEED CI Silver, Green Globes Fit-Up 3 Globes, or equivalent.



Date Modified: 2011-06-09
 
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