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Supplementary Information

Reporting on Green Procurement

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

1. Context

Although the Canadian Radio-television and Telecommunications Commission (CRTC) is not bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act and is not required to develop a full Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (DSDS), the CRTC 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 CRTC 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.

2. Commitments

Greening Government: The Government of Canada will transition to low-carbon, climate-resilient, and green operations
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
Reduce greenhouse gas emissions from federal government buildings and fleets by 40% below 2005 levels by 2030, with an aspiration to achieve it by 2025 Improve the energy efficiency of our buildings/operations* Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Modernize our fleet* Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Support the transition to a low-carbon economy through green procurement Ensure all procurement and materiel management specialists are trained in green procurement within one year of being identified as specialists.

Starting point: 66.7% of specialists in procurement and/or material management had completed the Canada School of Public Service Procurement course or equivalent.

Performance indicator: % of procurement officers trained in green procurement within one year of being identified as specialists.

Target: 100%

 Result: 100% of specialists in procurement and/or material management have completed the Canada School of Public Service Procurement course or equivalent within one year of being identified as specialists.

FSDS: Green procurement incorporated environmental criteria into purchasing decisions. Procurement officers who are trained to apply such criteria can award contracts to suppliers with a reduced GHG footprint. This is expected to motivate suppliers to reduce GHG emissions associated with their goods, services and supply chains.

UN SDG: SDG 12 – Target 12.7
Demonstrate innovative technologies* Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Promote sustainable travel practices* Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Understand climate change impacts and build resilience* Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Improve transparency and accountability† Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable
Develop policy for low-carbon government† Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable Not applicable

* This contributing action does not apply to small and micro departments. These departments should insert “Not applicable” in columns three to six.

† This contributing action applies only to the Centre for Greening Government at the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat (TBS). All other departments should insert “Not applicable” in columns three to six.

3. Report on integrating sustainable development

During the 2020–21 reporting cycle, the CRTC had no proposals that required a strategic environmental assessment (SEA) and no public statements were produced.

Gender-based analysis plus

Section 1: Institutional GBA Plus Capacity

The CRTC did not have a formal GBA+ implementation plan in 2020-21.

Given its small size of approximately 500 employees, the CRTC did not plan to assign dedicated full-time equivalents (FTEs) to GBA+ implementation in 2020-21.

Nevertheless, GBA+ is part of the CRTC’s decision-making processes. All regulatory policies and decisions are made via public processes that are open to all Canadians and these take into consideration GBA+ matters that are put forward by individuals and stakeholders.

The CRTC has also been examining options for appropriate measures that may be required to serve the needs and interests of Canadians from all walks of life.

Section 2: Gender and Diversity Impacts, by Program

Core Responsibility: Regulate and supervise the communications system

Section 3: Program Links to Gender Results Framework

Core Responsibility: Regulate and supervise the communications system

Program name Education and Skills Development Economic Participation and Prosperity Leadership and Democratic Participation Gender-based Violence and Access to Justice Poverty Reduction, Health and Well-Being Gender Equality around the World
Support for Canadian content creation ☒ ☒
Canadians are connected to world-class communications services ☒ ☒
Protection within the communications system ☒ ☒

Section 4: Program Links to Quality of Life Framework

Core Responsibility: Regulate and supervise the communications system

Prosperity Health Environment Society Good Governance
Support for Canadian content creation ☒ ☒
Canadians are connected to world-class communications services ☒ ☒
Protection within the communications system ☒
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