Greening Government Operations Green Procurement Implementation Tools & Resources Canadian Public Procurement Forum October 1 st, 2007

2 Overview Introduction to the Policy Role of Commodity Management Implementation & Communications Plan Supporting Tools Upcoming Tools Performance Measurement Success stories to date

3 Policy on Green Procurement - Overview The new “Policy on Green Procurement came into effect on April 1, Objective: –To advance the protection of the environment and support sustainable development by integrating environmental performance considerations into the procurement decision-making process. Context: –Achievement of value for money through the application of life cycle costing to the procurement process. The Policy on Green Procurement introduces environmental performance as a key consideration in the same way as cost, performance, quality and availability.

4 Key elements of the Policy I.Integration of environmental considerations in to the federal procurement decision-making process II.Integrating environmental performance considerations into departmental procurement mechanisms, including setting departmental targets III.Targeting of specific environmental outcomes

5 Commodity Management Consolidation of federal government procurement Through Commodity Management, achieve –Volume discounts –Greater efficiency in establishing contracts –Standardization of purchasing across departments Key mechanism to support integration of environmental considerations into Departmental procurement

6 Green Procurement Implementation Policy Departments AcquisitionsPolicy Partners Process Change Strategy Procurement Change Green Procurement Instruments Procedures Infrastructure Review process enable ToolsGovernance enable Environmental Benefit Implementation of Green Procurement

7 Communications Plan Departments Acquisitions Policy Partners Internal Communication of Process Changes enable engagement client Reporting: Parliamentary Internal Evaluation Best Practices Internal: Communication of policies & procedures Manuals, clauses Systems Training External: Supplier engagement GP Implementation Increased understanding of GP & supporting info/tools Support: Training Guidance Direct Support Networking Website External: Other governments Public Fora

8 Supporting Tools Publicly available –Green Procurement Decision-Making Tool –Guideline for the Integration of Environmental Performance Considerations in Federal Government Procurement –Environmental Awareness Toolkit Internal to federal government –Green Procurement Templates –Green Procurement Instruments (Standing offers) –Government of Canada Marketplace (GoCM) –Online Green Procurement training course (C215)

9 Decision-Making Tool Web-based tool to help set green procurement targets: A green procurement target includes: 1.Selected Goods and/or Services (what) 2.Environmental Improvement (why) 3.Green Procurement Action Plan (“how) 4.Quantifiable Measures (“how much”) 5.Timeline (when) Example Green Procurement Target: By December , we plan to reduce energy consumption 2 from the use of printers 1 by 10 % 4 by purchasing high efficiency printers and setting the default option to duplexing 3.

10 Decision-Making Tool Determining which products or services represent the opportunity to reduce the environmental impact : 1.Identify products and services with greatest spend or significant environmental risk 2.Assess environmental impact 3.Assess operational feasibility 4.Consider products / services with greatest potential 5.Develop Green Procurement Action Plan

11 Guideline for the Integration of Environmental Performance Considerations in Federal Government Procurement Reference information on how to integrate environmental considerations Key principle: Value for money Key tool: Life cycle analysis Practical information and examples that apply to each phase of the life cycle: –Planning and requirement definition –Acquisition –Use –Disposal

12 Guideline: Planning/Identifying Requirements Opportunities Eliminate Reduce Rethink Solutions Reuse Recycle Effective Disposal Requirement Definition Performance/functional specifications Environmental labels Continuous improvement Options Early Stakeholder Engagement

13 Guideline (cont’d) Planning in Action: Acquisition Incorporating planning decisions in solicitation, contractor selection, and contracts Including life cycle considerations in evaluation of bids Contract Management Making sure what was planned actually happens Cooperative effort to achieve results Use, Operation, Maintenance Follow through on planning assumptions (.e.g. use of duplex printing and packaging take-back programs) Maintenance to extend life Disposal Supplier take-back Recycling

14 Environmental Awareness Toolkit What is it? A web-based, convenient source of information and resources on green procurement. Availability? On the OGGO website at: Purpose? Provide background information on environmental issues Show link between procurement decisions and environmental impacts Describe practical aspects of green procurement

15 Green Procurement Template Documents –Key environmental impacts of good/service –Standards, certifications –Environmental specifications in use –Best-in-class environmental specifications –Supplier engagement approach –Packaging action –Planned future actions

16 Commodity Management and Green Procurement Commodity Teams integrate environmental considerations by: –Identifying green criteria at same time as they determine method of supply –Completing templates that highlight key environmental points to raise with suppliers and clients during internal planning process –Assessing supplier capabilities during market assessment –Documenting status and action plan for Green Procurement Phased implementation across commodities Use of government-wide procurement instruments facilitates implementation of Green Procurement

17 Green Procurement Template: Scorecard INITIATIVEACTION/CRITERIALAST SO CURRENT RFSO NEXT RFSO Reduction Reduction in consumption Use of surplus assets Manufacturer’s commitment Environmental policy statement History of environmental initiatives ISO Resource Input Metal parts contain recycled content0%20%30% Plastic parts contain recycled content 0%15%30% VOC impact less than indoor air concentration of 0.5 mg/m3 Product design Major components designed to be disassembled. Wear susceptible parts are designed to be replaceable by the user. Packaging & Distribution Packaging is designed to minimize waste. Supplier takes back packaging for reuse/recycling. Packaging contains recycled material and is recyclable. Anticipated criteriaOptional criteriaMandatory criteria

18 Government of Canada Marketplace e-procurement tool Green Procurement elements –Search function for ‘Green’ at Standing offer and item level –Links to Green Procurement information are being established

19 Online Training Available online through Canada School of Public Service –C215 on CampusDirect Available free of charge to most federal government employees Provides training on –Policy and it’s applications –Principles of Green Procurement –Environmental Terminology –Case studies, quizzes

20 Upcoming Tools Lifecycle analysis guidance Publication of Green Procurement Templates Updates to –Decision Making Tool –Environmental Awareness Toolkit –Online training

21 RMAF Results-based Management Accountability Framework –Logic Model –Policy Evaluation Framework –Performance Measurement Framework Capacity –Tools –Direction and Processes –Management Control Framework Integration of environmental specifications Environmental benefit

22 IT Hardware Printers Furniture Managed Print Solutions Other Commodities Success Stories

23 Contacts PWGSC - Office of Greening Government Operations: Environment Canada: Natural Resources Canada : OGGO Website: