CIHR 2022-23 Departmental Plan: Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy

This supplementary information table supports reporting on green procurement activities in accordance with the Policy on Green Procurement

Context

Although the Canadian Institutes of Health Research (CIHR) is not bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act and is not required to develop a full Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (DSDS), CIHR 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, CIHR 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(s) FSDS contributing action(s) Corresponding departmental action(s) Contribution by each departmental action to the FSDS goal and target Starting point(s)
Performance indicator(s)
Target(s)
Program(s) in which the departmental actions will occur
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 management processes and controls

Motivate suppliers to reduce the environmental impact of the goods and services they deliver, and their supply chains

UN SDG 12

Starting point: (baseline): 100%

Performance indicator: Insert in all contracts a clause for the contractor to provide Finance with electronic copies of documents, reports and invoices instead of a paper copy

Target: 100% for by March 31, 2023.

  • Investigator-Initiated Research
  • Training and Career Support
  • Research in Priority Areas
  • 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 and awareness to support green procurement

Motivate suppliers to green their goods, services and supply chain.

UN SDG 12

Starting point (baseline): 8

Performance indicator: Percentage of specialists in procurement and materiel management who have completed training on green procurement

Target: 100% by March 31, 2023

  • Investigator-Initiated Research
  • Training and Career Support
  • Research in Priority Areas
  • Internal Services

Starting Point (baseline): 3

Performance Indicator: Percentage of procurement training sessions, provided to Managers and Directors General, which include the roles and responsibilities related to the implementation of the Policy on Green Procurement

Target: 100% by March 31, 2023

  • Investigator-Initiated Research
  • Training and Career Support
  • Research in Priority Areas
  • Internal Services
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