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, the Board adheres to the principles of the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy 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 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy “Greening Government” goal.
Commitments
Greening Government: The Government of Canada will transition to low-carbon, climate resilient, and green operations.
| Federal Sustainable Development Strategy targets | Federal Sustainable Development Strategy contributing actions | Corresponding departmental actions | Contribution by each departmental action to the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy goal and/or target | Starting points, Performance indicators, Targets | Programs in which the departmental actions will occur |
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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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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 2020–21.
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% | Refugee Protection Decisions Refugee Appeal Decisions Admissibility and Detention Decisions Immigration Appeal Decisions Internal Services |
Starting point: 100% in 2020–21
Performance indicator: Percentage of bids and proposals received by the Department are paperless (i.e., received and stored electronically).
Target: 100% | Internal Services |
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. | - Inform and educate decision–makers involved in the procurement process about the importance of green procurement and how to incorporate it into purchase requirements.
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Starting point: 100% in 2020–21
Performance indicator: Percentage of departmental specialists in procurement and material management who have completed training on green procurement.
Target: 100% | Internal Services |
Starting point: 100% in 2020–21.
Performance indicator: Percentage of departmental acquisition card holders who have taken training which incorporates green procurement considerations.
Target: 100% | Refugee Protection Decisions Refugee Appeal Decisions Admissibility and Detention Decisions Immigration Appeal Decisions Internal Services |
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. |
United Nations Sustainable Development Goals and targets (Sustainable Development Goal 13; Target 13.2).
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Starting point: 100% in 2019–20.
Performance Indicator: Percentage of vehicles in the fleet that are hybrid or zero-emission vehicles.
Target: 100% | Internal Services |