Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs Canada - Departmental Results Report

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 Office of the Commissioner for Federal Judicial Affairs (FJA) is not bound by the Federal Sustainable Development Act and is not required to develop a full departmental sustainable development strategy, FJA 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, FJA 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	FSDS contributing actions	Corresponding departmental action(s)	Performance indicators	Results Achieved
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.	Seeking to maintain “Achieved” status by continuing to dedicate ongoing efforts in our procurement process.	Achieved
		Incorporate environmental considerations into the development of any common-use procurement instruments where available and feasible.	Seeking to maintain “Achieved” status.	Achieved
		Set departmental targets to reduce the environmental impact of imaging hardware and consumables.	Maintain percentage (100%) of toner cartridges that are recycled at end of life.	100%
	Support for green procurement will be strengthened, including guidance, tools and training for public service employees	Ensure that decision-makers, and material management and procurement specialists have the necessary training and awareness to support green procurement.	Maintain number (2) and percentage (100%) of specialists in procurement and material management who have completed training on green procurement.	2 (100%)

3. Report on integrating sustainable development

During the 2020-21 reporting cycle, FJA had no proposals that required a strategic environmental assessment and no public statements were produced.