Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy
From Employment and Social Development Canada
Official title: Employment and Social Development Canada 2016–2017 Departmental Results Report
1. Overview of the federal government's approach to sustainable development
The Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) 2013–16 presents the Government of Canada's sustainable development activities, as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act. In keeping with the objectives of the Act to make environmental decision making more transparent and accountable to Parliament, the [insert name of department] supports the implementation of the FSDS through the activities described in this supplementary information table.
2. Our Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy
This Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy describes ESDC’s actions in support of Theme IV: shrinking the environmental footprint, beginning with government. The report for 2016–17 presents a high level overview of results and is the final report under the 2013–16 FSDS. Last year’s Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy report is available on the departmental website.
3. Departmental performance highlights
Theme IV: shrinking the environmental footprint, beginning with government
Under Theme IV, the ESDC contributed to the 2013–16 FSDS through 9 implementation strategies for Goal 6: GHG Emissions and Energy, and Goal 7: Waste and Asset Management.
Goal 6: GHG emissions and energy
Reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption of federal operations
Target 6.1: GHG emissions reduction
The Government of Canada will reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from its buildings and fleets by 17% below 2005 levels by 2020.
Departmental Target: 17% below 2005 levels by 2020
Performance measurement
Expected result: Reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption of federal operations.
Performance indicator | Performance level achieved |
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Updated GHG reduction implementation plan in place by March 31, 2015. |
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GHG emissions (kt CO2 equivalent) in fiscal year 2005–06. |
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GHG emissions (kt CO2 equivalent) in fiscal year 2016−17. | Targeted: 1.20 kt
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Renewable power emission credits applied in current fiscal year (kt CO2 equivalent). | Targeted: 0 kt
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Percentage change in GHG emissions from fiscal year 2005–06 to fiscal year 2016−17, inclusive of renewable power emission credits, if applicable. | Targeted: 17% decrease (ESDC aims to maintain or exceed this figure).
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Adjustments made to base year GHG emissions [indicate if not applicable]. | Not applicable |
Goal 7: Waste and asset management
Target 7.2: Green procurement
Performance measurement
Expected result: Environmentally responsible acquisition, use and disposal of goods and services
Performance indicator | Performance level achieved |
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Departmental approach to further the implementation of the Policy on Green Procurement in place as of April 1, 2014. |
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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. | Targeted: 90% by March 31, 2017 (18 procurement specialists, 31 materiel management specialists)
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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. | Targeted: 100 % by March 31, 2017 (22 managers and functional heads)
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Departmental green procurement target: By March 31, 2017, 70% of new contracts for logistics services will include measures to improve environmental performance
Performance indicator | Performance level achieved |
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Percentage of new contracts for logistic services (by volume) that include measures to improve environmental performance (as a percentage of all new contracts for logistic services) | Targets: 70% of new contracts for logistics services, fiscal year 2016-2017
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Departmental green procurement target: The average rated fuel efficiency of new light-duty vehicles purchased by ESDC between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2017 will be 10 litres per 100 km or less.
Performance indicator | Performance level achieved |
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The average rated fuel efficiency of new light-duty vehicles purchased by ESDC between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2017 | Targets: 10 litres per 100 km (or less), between April 1, 2014 and March 31, 2017 (three fiscal years; therefore, any single fiscal year within that timeframe may be slightly lower or slightly higher)
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Departmental green procurement target: By March 31, 2017, 90% of toner cartridges are recycled at end of life.
Performance indicator | Performance level achieved |
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Develop contract requirements with all vendors to ensure that 90% toner cartridges are recycled at end of life by March 31, 2017 | Targets: Contracts in place for FY 2016-17.
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Departmental workplace operations have a reduced environmental impact
Implementation strategy element or best practice | Performance level achieved |
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7.2.1.5. Leverage common use procurement instruments where available and feasible. | Target: Seeking to reach “Achieved” status
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Best practice: 7.2.3. Train acquisition cardholders on green procurement. |
Targets: Seeking to reach “Exceeded” status under 7.2.1.2 through mandatory training for all new cardholders (100%) and any existing cardholders who request an increase in card limits
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Best practice: 7.2.4. Increase awareness of the Policy on Green Procurement among managers. |
Targets: Seeking to reach “Exceeded” status under 7.2.1.2 through online training for managers
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Target 7.3: Sustainable workplace operations
As of April 1, 2015, the Government of Canada will update and adopt policies and practices to improve the sustainability of its workplace operations.
Performance measurement
Expected result: Departmental workplace operations have a reduced environmental impact.
Performance indicator | Performance level achieved |
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An approach to maintain or improve the sustainability of the departmental workplace in place by March 31, 2015. | Target: Yes [March 31, 2015]
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Implementation strategy element or best practice | Performance level achieved |
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7.3.1.3. Maintain or improve existing approaches to sustainable workplace practices (i.e., printer ratios, paper usage and green meetings). | Targets: Seeking to reach “Achieved” status. During the 2016/17 fiscal year, ESDC will be collecting statistical information on paper usage across the department to produce a baseline. In subsequent years commencing 2017/18, ESDC will establish a targeted performance level and report on the same.
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7.3.1.5. Select and operate IT and office equipment in a manner that reduces energy consumption and material usage. | Targets: IT Asset Management selects hardware via a category on the National Master Standing Offer (NMSO). SSC selects the actual hardware that aligns to the category and our specifications. It is unknown if the NMSO follows a standard for power consumption for hardware.
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7.3.1.6. Dispose of e-waste in an environmentally sound and secure manner. | Targets: Seeking to reach “Achieved” status
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7.3.1.8. Minimize all non-hazardous solid waste generated, and leverage service offerings to maximize the diversion of waste. | Targets: ESDC will perform an analysis to identify performance indicators that will be used for measuring the performance level of this new target
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7.3.1.9. Increase the population density in office buildings, and increase space utilization in special purpose buildings. | Targets: Seeking to reach “Achieved” status
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7.3.1.10. Maintain or improve sustainable fleet management. | Targets: Seeking to reach “Achieved” status
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Target 7.4: Greening services to clients
As reported in the 2015-16 Report on Plans and Priorities, ESDC will increase number of direct deposit services to reduce paper burden.
Expected result: Departmental services to clients have a reduced environmental impact.
Performance Indicator | Performance level achieved |
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Percentage of EI Payments Issued via Direct Deposit. | Seeking to reach “achieved” status (target 90%)
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Percentage of CPP Payments issued via Direct Deposit. | Seeking to reach “achieved” status (target 90%)
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Percentage of OAS Payments issued via Direct Deposit. | Seeking to reach “achieved” status (target 90%)
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Additional departmental sustainable development activities and initiatives
The Department first launched the Smart Publishing Initiative back in 2010 to move away from print publishing and take advantage of new technologies to encourage Canadians to get the information they need electronically. This initiative generated significant savings by greatly reducing the costs of printing, distributing and warehousing publications.
All ESDC publications have been closely reviewed and any print requirements are now justified with solid rationale based audience needs and detailed distribution plans for each printed product.
Printing, distributing and warehousing costs were reduced from $2.1M in 2010-2011 to $400,000 in 2013-2014.
Sustainable development management system
In support of our modernization agenda at ESDC, our vision is to ensure that effective environmental sustainability is integrated in our daily operations and when providing services to Canadians in order to reduce the Department's ecological footprint.
ESDC over the last fiscal year has enhanced its environmental sustainability perspective it takes in the development of policy, program and service delivery. The focus on digital first service is just one example of effective environmental sustainability practices across the department.
Additional information on ESDC’s Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy and Strategic Environmental Assessment process is available on the Departmental website.
4. Strategic environmental assessment
During the 2016–17 reporting cycle, Employment and Social Development considered the environmental effects of initiatives subject to the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals, as part of its decision-making processes. Through the Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) process, Employment and Social Development proposals were found to have positive effects on progress toward the 2013–16 FSDS goals and targets in Theme IV – Shrinking the Environmental Footprint – Beginning with Government.
Additional information on ESDC’s Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy and Strategic Environmental Assessment process is available on the Departmental website.
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