FSDS target(s)

FSDS contributing action(s)

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Starting point(s)

Performance indicator(s)

Target(s)

Results achieved

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

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

Acquire, use, and dispose of goods and services in an environmentally responsible manner

Have management processes and controls in place to integrate environmental considerations in procurement decisions

Starting point: In 2020-21, 71% of PSPC procurement instruments such as standing offers and supply arrangements were from vendors offering environmentally optimal solutions.

Performance indicator:

% of procurement instruments used by the organization that include environmental criteria.

Target: 75%

Result: In 2021-22, 88.9% of standing offers and supply arrangements through PSPC were from vendors offering environmentally optimal solutions.

These actions directly contribute to SDG 12.6 by focusing CICS’ procurement decisions on environmentally optimal suppliers, which is expected to motivate suppliers to reduce GHG emissions associated with their goods, services and supply chains.

CICS will integrate environmental considerations in procurement decisions.

Starting point:

In 2020-21, a review of current internal processes and controls relating to procurement had just begun.

Performance indicator:

% of internal processes and controls that have been reviewed and updated in order to integrate environmental considerations

Target: 75%

Result: In 2021-22, the CICS workforce was operating in a remote capacity, including its service delivery to clients. The Agency aimed to reduce its carbon footprint by continuing to encourage flexible work, and by promoting its videoconference platform to reduce the GHGs associated with in-person meetings.

Updating internal processes and controls to integrate environmental considerations contributes directly to SDG 12.7 by ensuring both current and future employees will follow the most sustainable consumption and production patterns.

Support for green procurement will be strengthened, including guidance, tools and training for public service employees

Acquire, use, and dispose of goods and services in an environmentally responsible manner

Starting point: CICS will create a green committee.

Performance indicator:

CICS’ created a green committee.

Target: 1

Result: CICS’s green committee met regularly in 2021-22.

CICS’ green committee contributed directly to SDG 13.3 by implementing various internal recycling programs to raise awareness about–and encourage the practice of–proper recycling practices. This committee also published a monthly article that promotes numerous methods for individuals to take action on climate change.

Ensure all those with procurement responsibilities have the necessary green procurement training

Starting point: In 2020-21, 27% of staff with procurement responsibilities had completed the CSPS course C215 – Green Procurement.

Performance indicator:

% of staff with procurement responsibilities trained in green procurement within one year of being identified as a specialist.

Target: 90%

Result: In 2021-22, 70.5% of staff with procurement responsibilities have completed the CSPS course C215 – Green Procurement.

In 2021-22 the CICS had a significant turnaround of employees with procurement responsibilities. At the moment, 70.5% of those employees have completed the required CSPS training, and we are confident that the remaining employees will have that mandatory training completed within the next year.

Incorporating specialized Green Procurement training directly contributes to SDG 12.7 by educating individuals with procurement responsibilities about responsible consumption, and by expanding their understanding of what constitutes responsible production. This action has immediate benefits because individuals with procurement responsibilities can adjust their assessment and choice of suppliers as soon as the training is complete.

Include FSDS target in performance evaluations of Directors and Managers.

Starting point:

No environmental considerations in procurement activities were integrated into individual performance evaluations of Directors and Managers.

Performance indicator:

% of individual performance evaluations of Directors and Managers that include environmental considerations in procurement activities.

Target: 100%

Result: 0% of individual performance evaluations of Directors and Managers for 2022-23 include environmental considerations in procurement activities.

This departmental action was deemed unnecessary because the bulk of CICS’ procurement is related to professional services to support conference services (AV specialists and interpreters) and is not within the scope of responsibility of Directors and Managers. Incorporating Green Procurement training for those with procurement responsibilities is a better use of resources and will result in actions that directly contribute to sustainable development goals, specifically SDG 12.7 as outlined above.

During the 2021–22 reporting cycle, the Canadian Intergovernmental Conference Secretariat had no proposals that required a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and no public statements were produced.