Reporting on green procurement

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

Context

Although the Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety (CCOHS) is not bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act and is not required to develop a full Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (DSDS), CCOHS 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 Canadian Centre for Occupational Health and Safety 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

Commitments table
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 Support for green procurement will be strengthened, including guidance, tools and training for public service employees As a Small Department and Agency CCOHS has not yet prepared a DSDS and does not expect to do so until November 2023. In anticipation of meeting this commitment, CCOHS has created a position that includes sustainability as part of its responsibility. Recruitment for the position will be completed in 2022-2023 Not yet developed No results to report not applicable