2020 to 2023 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy
| Name of department |
Office of the Intelligence Commissioner |
| Date |
March 2020 |
| Context |
Although the Office of the Intelligence Commissioner is not bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act and is not required to develop a full departmental sustainable development strategy, the Office of the Intelligence Commissioner 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 Office of the Intelligence Commissioner 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 |
The Office of the Intelligence Commissioner supports the transition to a low-carbon economy by taking environmental considerations into account when making purchasing decisions. Accordingly, the Office of the Intelligence Commissioner, as defined in section 2 of the Financial Administration Act and listed in Schedule I.1 of that Act, is currently bound by the Policy on Green Procurement and has stated the office’s green procurement plans in support of the 2019 to 2022 FSDS “Greening Government” goal in the table below. |
| Integrating sustainable development |
The Office of the Intelligence Commissioner will continue to ensure that its decision-making process includes consideration of FSDS goals and targets through its Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) process. An SEA for policy, plan or program proposals includes an analysis of the impacts of the given proposal on the environment, including on FSDS goals and targets. |
FSDS goal: Greening Government
FSDS target |
FSDS contributing actions |
Corresponding departmental action(s) |
Contribution by each departmental action to the FSDS goal and target |
Starting point(s), target(s) and performance indicator(s) for departmental actions |
Link to the department’s Program Inventory |
| 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 their goods, services and supply chains. |
Percentage of procurements made that include environmental criteria. |
Internal Services |
Support for green procurement will be strengthened, including guidance, tools and training for public service employees |
Ensure that decisions makers, and employees working in material management and procurement have the necessary training and awareness to support green procurement. |
Motivate suppliers to green their goods, services and supply chains. |
Percentage of employees in procurement and materiel management who have completed training on green procurement. |
Internal Services |