Appendix - Defence Commitments
Building Awareness
Implementation Strategy |
Departmental Action |
Performance Indicator, Starting Point, Target |
How the Departmental Action Contributes to the FSDS Goal and Target and, where Applicable, to Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy and UNSDGs |
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Aligned with NATO Climate and Security Action Plan FSDS Goal 13: Implement the Greening Government Strategy through measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve climate resilience, and green the government's overall operations |
Train deployed Canadian Armed Forces (CAF) members on energy efficiency Initiative lead: CJOC |
Performance indicator: % Military Engineering Officers and Non-Commissioned Officers that received the CJOC Joint Engineer Environmental Brief Starting point: 0%, Will be applied to CAF members to be employed in future rotations. Target: Provide energy efficiency training to deployed CAF members |
Relevant targets or ambitions: UN SDG Target: 13.3: Improve education, awareness-raising and human and institutional capacity on climate change mitigation, adaptation, impact reduction and early warning |
Adapting to Climate Change
Implementation Strategy |
Departmental Action |
Performance Indicator, Starting Point, Target |
How the Departmental Action Contributes to the FSDS Goal and Target and, where Applicable, to Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy and UN SDGs |
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FSDS Goal 13: Reduce risks posed by climate change impacts to federal assets, services and operations |
Assess critical assets for resilience to climate change Initiative lead: ADM(IE) |
Performance indicator: Percentage of critical real property assets assessed for climate change risks Starting point: 0% of critical real property assets have been assessed in detail for climate change risks Target: Complete climate change risk assessments for 20% of critical real property assets by 2027 |
Assessing the climate change risk to critical assets will chart a path for increasing resilience of Defence infrastructure which contributes to: FSDS Target 13: The Government of Canada will transition to climate resilient operations by 2050 FSDS Milestone: Identify and incorporate awareness of climate-change-related risks into federal planning; and develop a zero-carbon, climate-resilient office leasing federal portfolio plan UN SDG Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries |
- | Study the likely effects of the changing global climate on the readiness of equipment, including vehicles, ships, and aircraft Initiative lead: ADM(Mat) |
Performance indicator: Number of measures complete per year Starting point: 0%, New initiative Target: Develop a climate adaptation framework for military equipment and implement at least two other high-priority adaptation measures by 2027 |
Assessing the climate change risk to military equipment will chart a path for increasing resilience and readiness which contributes to: FSDS Target 13: The Government of Canada will transition to climate resilient operations by 2050 FSDS Milestone: Identify and incorporate awareness of climate-change-related risks into federal planning UN SDG Target 13.1: Strengthen resilience and adaptive capacity to climate-related hazards and natural disasters in all countries |
Mitigating Climate Change
Real Property
Implementation Strategy |
Departmental Action |
Performance Indicator, Starting Point, Target |
How the Departmental Action Contributes to the FSDS Goal and Target and, where Applicable, to Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy and UN SDGs |
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FSDS Goal 13: Implement the Greening Government Strategy through measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve climate resilience and green the governments overall operations |
Departmental actions are the DCSS targets which support greenhouse gas (GHG) reductions related to real property and conventional light-duty vehicle fleets Initiative lead: ADM(IE) |
Performance indicator: % greenhouse gas emissions reduction from real property and conventional light-duty vehicle fleet relative to a 2005/2006 baseline Starting Point: 787,121 tCO2eq (2005/06 baseline) Target: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 40% below 2005 levels by 2025 from real property and the conventional light-duty fleet, and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 |
GHG reductions from the Defence real property and conventional light-duty vehicle portfolio are critical to achieving the GOC’s FSDS goal which contributes to: FSDS Target 13: The Government of Canada will transition to net-zero carbon operations for facilities and conventional fleets by 2050 FSDS Milestone: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in federal real property and conventional fleet UN SDG Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning |
- | Develop net-zero emissions plans for bases and wings Initiative lead: ADM(IE) |
Performance indicator: % of eligible bases and wings with net-zero emissions plans Starting point: 0%, New initiative Target: 50% of bases and wings will have a net-zero emissions plan by 2027 to support infrastructure planning and investment decisions |
Developing detailed and tactical net-zero emissions plans at the base/wing level will provide a path forward to reduce GHG emissions from building operations, which contributes to: FSDS Target 13: The Government of Canada will transition to net-zero carbon operations for facilities and conventional fleets by 2050 FSDS Milestone: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in federal real property and conventional fleet UN SDG Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning |
- | Continue to work with PSPC and TBS to secure sources of clean electricity Initiative lead: ADM(IE) |
Performance indicator: % of clean electricity consumption Starting point: 81% of electricity consumed Target: Use 100% clean electricity, where available, by producing or purchasing renewable electricity by 2025 |
Using clean electricity eliminates GHG emissions from the grid in jurisdictions with emitting generation sources, which contributes to: FSDS Target 12: The Government of Canada’s procurement of goods and services will be net-zero emissions by 2050, to aid the transition to a net-zero, circular economy FSDS Milestone: Achieve total clean electricity use in federal real property UN SDG Target 12.7: Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities |
- | Continue implementing energy performance contracts at our bases and wings Initiative lead: ADM(IE) |
Performance indicator: % of eligible bases and wings assessed; % of energy performance contracts moved to the implementation phase Starting point: 75% of eligible bases and wings assessed; 50% in the implementation stage Target: Assess 100% of eligible bases and wings for an EPC and move 75% to the implementation phase by 2027 |
Implementation of energy performance contracts will reduce energy consumption leading to reduced GHG emissions from building operations, which contributes to: FSDS Target 13: The Government of Canada will transition to net-zero carbon operations for facilities and conventional fleets by 2050 FSDS Milestone: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in federal real property and conventional fleet UN SDG Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning |
FSDS Goal 13: Modernize through net-zero carbon buildings | Build energy efficient residential buildings Initiative lead: ADM(IE) |
Performance indicator: % of completed new construction buildings meeting Tier 4 of the National Building Code 2020 Starting point: New initiative, 0% Target: All new residential construction will be net-zero emissions, or net-zero-emissions-ready and at least 40% less energy intensive than buildings constructed to current code requirements |
Building net-zero or net-zero carbon ready residential buildings will reduce energy consumption, leading to reduced GHG emissions from building operations which contributes to: FSDS Target 13: The Government of Canada will transition to net-zero carbon operations for facilities and conventional fleets by 2050; FSDS Milestone: Reduce greenhouse gas emissions in federal real property and conventional fleet; UN SDG Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning |
NSS Fleet
Implementation Strategy | Departmental Action | Performance Indicator, Starting Point, Target | How the Departmental Action Contributes to the FSDS Goal and Target and, where Applicable, to Canada’s 2030 Agenda National Strategy and UN SDGs |
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FSDS Goal 13: Improve environmental performance of national safety and security fleets |
Departmental actions are the DCSS targets related to GHG reductions from the national safety and security fleets Initiative lead: SJS, RCAF, RCN, CA, ADM(Mat) |
Performance Indicator: % GHG emissions reduction from the national safety and security fleet relative to a 2005/2006 baseline Starting Point: 644,032 tCO2eq (2005/06 baseline) Target: Support the GC commitment to achieve net-zero emissions by 2050 from the national safety and security fleet considering availability, affordability, compatibility and operational feasibilit |
Implementing NSS fleet decarbonization plans will reduce fossil fuel consumption leading to reduced GHG emissions from the NSS fleet which contributes to: FSDS Target 13: The Government of Canada will transition to net-zero carbon national safety and security fleet operations by 2050 FSDS Milestone: Develop national safety and security operational fleet decarbonization plans UN SDG Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning |
- | Implement NSS fleet decarbonization plans Initiative lead: RCN, ADM(Mat) |
Performance indicator: Number of vessels assessed for optimum propulsion efficiency through trial of biofouling reducing hull coatings or in water cleaning Starting point: New initiative, 0 Target: Complete energy use evaluations for 3 types of vessels in the legacy and new RCN fleet to assess the impact of innovative hull coatings and in-water cleaning techniques by 2027 |
Implementing NSS fleet decarbonization plans will reduce fossil fuel consumption leading to reduced GHG emissions from the NSS fleet which contributes to: FSDS Target 13: - The Government of Canada will transition to net-zero carbon national safety and security fleet operations by 2050 FSDS Milestone: Develop national safety and security operational fleet decarbonization plans UNSDG Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning |
- | Develop a land operational fleet decarbonization plan Initiative lead: CA, ADM(Mat) |
Performance indicator: Percent complete (tracking against milestones) Starting point: 0%, New Initiative Target: Draft the Land Operational Fleet Decarbonization Plan by 2025 and finalize it by 2027 |
Developing a NSS fleet decarbonization plan will chart the course to reduce fossil fuel consumption and GHG emissions from the NSS land fleet which contributes to: FSDS Target 13: The Government of Canada will transition to net-zero carbon national safety and security fleet operations by 2050 FSDS Milestone: Develop national safety and security operational fleet decarbonization plans UN SDG Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning |
- | Implement NSS fleet decarbonization plans Initiative Lead: RCAF, ADM(Mat) |
Performance Indicators:
Starting points:
Target: While maintaining operational effectiveness, review operational procedures to identify efficiencies that would reduce GHG emissions, for a select number of aircraft in the RCAF NSS fleets by 2027 |
Implementing NSS fleet decarbonization plans will reduce fossil fuel consumption leading to reduced GHG emissions from the NSS fleet which contributes to: FSDS Target 13: The Government of Canada will transition to net-zero carbon national safety and security fleet operations by 2050 FSDS Milestone: Develop national safety and security operational fleet decarbonization plans UN SDG Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning |
- | Implement NSS fleet decarbonization plans Initiative lead: RCAF, RCN ADM(Mat) |
Performance Indicators: Annual percentage of low-carbon fuels, purchased for Defence through the Low-Carbon Fuel Procurement Program, that replace total fuel volume Starting point: 0%, New initiative Target: Introduce low carbon fuels in the RCN and RCAF NSS fleets where available, affordable, compatible, and operationally feasible by 2027 |
Implementing NSS fleet decarbonization plans will reduce fossil fuel consumption leading to reduced GHG emissions from the NSS fleet which contributes to: FSDS Target 13: The Government of Canada will transition to net-zero carbon national safety and security fleet operations by 2050 FSDS Milestone: Develop national safety and security operational fleet decarbonization plans UN SDG Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning |
- | Implement NSS fleet decarbonization plans Initiative Lead: SJS |
Performance indicator: Percent completion of the first phase Starting point: 0%, New initiative Target: Implement smart fuel dispensers as the first phase of an enterprise fuel management system to automatically capture and record fuel consumption from bulk fuel installations on bases by 2027 |
An Enterprise Fuel Management System (EFMS) supports accurate monitoring of fuel consumption and emissions. Its implementation will occur in two phases. The first phase includes updating strategic direction and policy and installing smart pumps. FSDS Target 13: The Government of Canada will transition to net-zero carbon national safety and security fleet operations by 2050 FSDS Milestone: Develop national safety and security operational fleet decarbonization plans UN SDG Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning |
Environmental Sustainability
Implementation Strategy |
Departmental Action |
Performance Indicator, Starting Point, Target |
How the Departmental Action Contributes to the FSDS Goal and Target and, where Applicable, to Canada’s 2030 agenda National Strategy and UN SDGs |
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FSDS Goal 12: Remediate high-priority contaminated sites |
Continue to reduce liability related to contaminated sites Initiative Lead: ADM(IE) |
Performance indicator: % of reduction in contaminated sites liability based on the closing liability of the previous year Starting point: No baseline, annual calculation Target: Reduce National Defence’s contaminated sites liability by 10% per year to 2027 |
By managing contaminated sites in a manner that is consistent with TB Policy, Defence is reducing risks to human health and the environment which contributes to: FSDS Target 12: Reduce waste and transition to zero-emissions vehicles FSDS Milestone: By March 31, 2025, 60% of Federal Contaminated Sites Action Plan eligible sites are closed or in long-term monitoring UN SDG 12.4: Achieve the environmentally sound management of chemicals and all wastes throughout their life cycle |
FSDS Goal 12: Maximize diversion of waste from landfills |
Develop waste management policies Initiative Lead: ADM(IE) |
Performance indicator: Percentage completion against milestones Starting point: 0%, New indicator Target: Develop policies and procedures to increase construction, renovation and demolition waste diversion by 2027 |
Developing departmental policies and procedures for waste management will reduce waste and increase waste diversion which contributes to: FSDS Target 12: By 2030, the Government of Canada will divert from landfill at least 75% by weight of non-hazardous operational waste By 2030, the Government of Canada will divert from landfill at least 90% by weight of all construction, renovation, and demolition waste FSDS Milestone: Characterize the waste stream UN SDG 12.5: By 2030, substantially reduce waste generation through prevention, reduction, recycling and reuse |
FSDS Goal 12: Strengthen green procurement criteria |
Strengthen Defence green procurement criteria and processes in military fleet procurements Initiative Lead: ADM(Mat) |
Performance indicator: Percent complete (tracking against milestones) Starting point: Existing Defence green procurement policies, including the Defence Administrative Order and Directive 3015-series (last updated Feb 2020), internal processes and practices Target: Strengthen National Defence green procurement criteria and processes for military fleet procurement by 2027 to improve fleet energy, emissions and environmental performance |
Strengthening green procurement criteria will reduce environmental impact and ensure best value in government procurement decision-making which contributes to: FSDS Target 12: The Government of Canada’s procurement of goods and services will be net-zero emissions by 2050, to aid the transition to a net-zero, circular economy UN SDG Target 12.7: Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities |
FSDS Goal 13: Improve environmental performance of national safety and security fleets | Study climate policies, understand constraints and opportunities, and engage stakeholders, including the defence industry, to develop a net-zero strategy for materiel acquisition and support Initiative Lead: ADM(Mat) |
Performance indicator: Number of measures completed per year Starting point: New initiative, 0 Target: Develop a net-zero 2050 strategy for materiel acquisition and support and implement at least two other high priority measures by 2027 |
This action contributes to the achievement of net-zero GHG emissions by the year 2050 which contributes to: FSDS Target 13: The Government of Canada will transition to net-zero carbon national safety and security fleet operations by 2050 FSDS Milestone: Develop national safety and security operational fleet decarbonization plans UN SDG Target 13.2: Integrate climate change measures into national policies, strategies and planning |
FSDS Goal 12: Transform the federal light duty fleet | Procure ZEV and hybrid vehicles for the conventional light-duty fleet Initiative Lead: SJS |
Performance indicator: Percent available vehicles that meet operational requirements purchased that are ZEVs or hybrid Starting point: ZEV procurement: 29% ZEV and hybrid procurement 86% Target: 100% of National Defence’s conventional light-duty vehicle fleet purchases will be zero-emission vehicles (ZEVs) or hybrid when available, with a ZEV procurement target of 50% by 2027. |
Procuring ZEV and hybrid vehicles will reduce fossil fuel consumption leading to reduced GHG emissions from the conventional light-duty fleet which contributes to: FSDS Target 12: The Government of Canada’s procurement of goods and services will be net-zero emissions by 2050, to aid the transition to a net-zero, circular economy FSDS Milestone: Purchase zero-emission vehicles UN SDG Target 12.7: Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities |
FSDS Goal 13: Implement the Greening Government Strategy through measures that reduce greenhouse gas emissions, improve climate resilience, and green the government’s overall operations. |
Install electric vehicle supply equipment. Initiative lead: ADM(IE) |
Performance indicator: EVSE’s installed xx/500 Starting point: 120 Electric Vehicle Supply Equipment units Target: 500 electric vehicle chargers will be installed to support National Defence’s conventional light-duty fleet by 2027 |
Installing electric vehicle supply equipment will reduce fossil fuel consumption leading to reduced GHG emissions from the conventional light-duty fleet which contributes to: FSDS Target 12: The Government of Canada’s procurement of goods and services will be net-zero emissions by 2050, to aid the transition to a net-zero, circular economy FSDS Milestone: Purchase zero-emission vehicles UN SDG Target 12.7: Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities |
FSDS Goal 15: Conserve natural spaces | Assess lands for suitability as other effective conservation measure recognition (OECM) Initiative lead: ADM(IE) |
Performance indicator: % of lands assessed for OECM suitability Starting point: 0%, New initiative Target: National Defence will assess 70% of its custodial lands (representing approximately 450,000 hectares) to determine their suitability for OECM recognition by 2027. |
Assessing lands for suitability as OECMs contributes to: FSDS Target 15: Conserve 25% of Canada’s land and inland waters by 2025, working toward 30% by 2030, from 12.5% recognized as conserved as of the end of 2020, in support of the commitment to work to halt and reverse nature loss by 2030 in Canada, and achieve a full recovery for nature by 2050 FSDS Milestone: Make progress on Canada’s commitment to area-based conservation UN SDG Target 15.1: By 2020, ensure the conservation, restoration and sustainable use of terrestrial and inland freshwater ecosystems and their services |
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