Appendix - Defence Commitments

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

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

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

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

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:

1. Percentage of RCAF fleets that have completed an operational efficiency review
2. Percentage of RCAF fleets that have completed a simulator and virtual training device utilization study
3. Percentage reduction in annual RCAF GHG emissions resulting from additional investment in simulators and training devices

Starting points:

1. 0%, New initiative
2. 0%, New initiative
3. 0%, New initiative

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

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

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

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

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