Section 1: Introduction to the Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy
The
2019 to 2022 Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) presents the Government of Canada’s sustainable development goals and targets, as required by the
Federal Sustainable Development Act. The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada adheres to the principles of the FSDS, and while not bound formally by the Act, has developed this Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (DSDS).
Section 2: Sustainable development in the Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
The Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada’s DSDS describes its actions in support of achieving the FSDS goal: Greening Government.
Section 3: Commitments for Immigration and Refugee Board of Canada
Greening Government: The Government of Canada will transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient, and green operations
Responsible Minister: All ministers
| FSDS target | FSDS contributing actions
| Corresponding departmental actions
| Contribution by each departmental action to the FSDS goal and target | Starting points, Performance indicators and 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 |
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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Starting point: 100% of departmental contracts issued for the purchase of accommodations - related goods through standing offers and supply arrangements included environment (Green Certified) considerations 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% of bids and proposals received by the Department in 2020–21 were paperless.
Performance indicator: Percentage of bids and proposals received by the Department are paperless (i.e., received and stored electronically).
Target: 100% |
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. |
Starting point: 100% of departmental specialists in procurement and material management completed training on green procurement in 2020–21.
Performance indicator: Percentage of departmental specialists in procurement and material management who have completed training on green procurement.
Target:100% | Refugee Protection Decisions Refugee Appeal Decisions Admissibility and Detention Decisions Immigration Appeal Decisions
Internal Services |
Starting point: 100% of departmental acquisition card holders took training, which incorporated green procurement considerations, in 2020–21.
Performance indicator: Percentage of departmental acquisition card holders who have taken training which incorporates green procurement considerations.
Target: 100% |