Context
Although the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada (IRB or the Board) is not bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act and is not required to develop a full Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (DSDS), the Board 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 effort to promote environmental stewardship. In keeping with the objectives of the policy, the IRB 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 action | Corresponding departmental actions | Performance Indicators and Targets | 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 |
Performance indicator: Percentage of departmental contracts issued using standing offers and supply arrangements to purchase accommodations-related goods (e.g., furniture, office chairs etc.) include environmental (Green Certified) considerations
Target: 90% | 100% of departmental contracts issued during 2020–21 using standing offers and supply arrangements to purchase accommodations-related goods (e.g., furniture, office chairs etc.) included environmental (Green Certified) considerations | United Nations
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and targets. SDGs 9 and 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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Performance indicator: Percentage of bids and proposals received by the Department are paperless (i.e., received and stored electronically)
Target: 100% | 100% of bids and proposals received by the Department during 2020–21 were paperless (i.e., received 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. |
Performance indicator: Percentage of departmental specialists in procurement and material management have completed training on green procurement.
Target: 100% | 100% of departmental specialists in procurement and material management have completed training on green procurement offered by the Canada School of the 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. |
Performance indicator: Percentage of departmental acquisition card holders have taken training which incorporates green procurement considerations.
Target: 100% | 100% of departmental acquisition card holders have taken training which incorporates green procurement considerations. The internal training is a mandatory requirement of cardholders to complete before they are issued a departmental acquisition card. |
| Performance indicator: Departmental contracting control framework/directive includes the topic of green procurement.
Target: One (1) departmental directive/control framework or communiqué | By March 31, 2021, the departmental internal (intranet) page relating to policies, directives that govern procurement activities linked to the TBS Policy on Green Procurement. |
Report on integrating sustainable development
During the 2020–21 reporting cycle, the Board had no proposals that required a strategic environmental assessment, and no public statements were produced.