Context
Although the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB or the Board) was not bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act in 2022 to 2023 and is not required to develop a full 2020 to 2023 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (DSDS), the
IRB 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 efforts to promote environmental stewardship. In keeping with the objectives of the policy, the Board 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 actions | Corresponding departmental actions | 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.
| Integrate environmental considerations into procurement decisions.
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Starting point: 100% in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
Performance indicator: Percentage of departmental contracts issued to purchase accommodations-related goods (e.g., furniture, office chairs) through standing offers and supply arrangements include environmental (Green Certified) considerations.
Target: 100%
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Fiscal year 2022 to 2023: 100%
All IRB departmental contracts that were issued to purchase accommodations-related goods through standing offers and supply arrangements included environmental (Green Certified) considerations as this is a mandated business process that must be followed by all federal organizations. |
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (Sustainable Development Goal 12) - Motivate suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of their goods, services, and supply chains.
- Reduce the use of paper in the departmental bid solicitation process.
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Starting point: 100% in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
Performance indicator: Percentage of bids and proposals received by the Department are paperless (i.e., received and stored electronically).
Target: 100% |
Fiscal year 2022 to 2023: 100%
All bids and proposals received by the IRB were paperless and stored electronically. |
Support for green procurement will be strengthened, including guidance, tools, and training for public service employees.
| Ensure that decision–makers, and material management and procurement specialists have the necessary training, awareness, and tools to support green procurement. |
Starting point: 100% in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
Performance indicator: Percentage of departmental specialists in procurement and material management who have completed training on green procurement.
Target: 100% |
Fiscal year 2022 to 2023: 100%
All IRB specialists in procurement and material management completed mandatory training on green procurement offered by the Canada School of Public Service. | Inform and educate decision–makers involved in the procurement process about the importance of green procurement and how to incorporate it into purchase requirements. |
Starting point: 100% in fiscal year 2020 to 2021
Performance indicator: Percentage of departmental acquisition card holders who have taken training which incorporates green procurement considerations.
Target: 100% |
Fiscal year 2022 to 2023: 100%
All IRB departmental acquisition card holders completed mandatory internal training, which incorporates green procurement considerations, before they were issued a departmental acquisition card. |
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from federal government facilities and fleets by 40% by 2030 (with an aspiration to achieve this target by 2025) and 80% below 2005 levels by 2050 (with an aspiration to be carbon neutral). | Support the transition to a low-carbon economy through green procurement. | Maintain one hybrid vehicle, representing 100% of the Board’s fleet. When the vehicle needs to be replaced, a hybrid or zero-emission vehicle will be considered. |
Starting point: 100% in fiscal year 2019 to 2020
Performance Indicator: Percentage of vehicles in the fleet that are hybrid or zero-emission vehicles.
Target: 100% |
Fiscal year 2022 to 2023: 100%
The IRB has one hybrid vehicle in its fleet. |
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and targets (Sustainable Development Goal 13; Target 13.2). |
Report on integrating sustainable development
During the 2022 to 2023 reporting cycle, the
IRB did not have any proposals that required a strategic environmental assessment, and no public statements were produced.