Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy
1. Overview of the Federal Government's Approach to Sustainable Development
The Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS) 2013-16 presents the Government of Canada's sustainable development activities, as required by the Federal Sustainable Development Act. In keeping with the objectives of the Act to make environmental decision-making more transparent and accountable to Parliament, NRCan supports the implementation of the FSDS through the activities described in this supplementary information table.
This Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy presents the results for Theme I – Addressing Climate Change and Air Quality, Theme II – Maintaining Water Quality and Availability, Theme III – Protecting Nature and Canadians, and Theme IV – Shrinking the Environmental Footprint – Beginning with Government.
2. Themes I to III: Department- and Agency-Led Targets
FSDS Goal | FSDS Performance Indicator | FSDS Target | FSDS Performance Status | |
Goal 5: Biological Resources – Efficient economic and ecological use of resources – Production and consumption of biological resources are sustainable | Sustainability of Timber Harvest | Stay within the upper limit of the supply line | As per the State of Forests Report for 2015, the trend for the total harvest has been staying well below the total (sustainable) wood supply. This trend is not expected to change. |
3. Themes I to III: Implementation Strategies
Program 1.1 – Market Access and Diversification; Sub-program 1.1.2 – Forest Products Market Access and Development 2013-16 FSDS 1.1.57 Expected Result(s) and PMF Indicator(s) 2015-16 Results 1.1.57 In international climate negotiations, Canada’s forest-related objectives were advanced under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) in the multiple negotiating sessions leading up to the December 2015 Paris Agreement. Canada’s positions were reflected in various references to carbon sinks and forests in the Paris Agreement, as well as in the conclusion of 10 years of work on methodological guidance for reducing emissions from deforestation and forest degradation in developing countries. NRCan also provided forest-related input to the UNFCCC in the following key documents: 1. Canada’s submission regarding its intended 2030 emissions reductions target (May 2015), and, 2. Canada’s second Biennial Report on progress toward the 2020 emission reductions target (February 2016). In relation to national greenhouse gas (GHG) inventory reporting, NRCan continued to enhance and use Canada's National Forest Carbon Monitoring, Accounting and Reporting System to provide updated forest-related estimates for inclusion in Canada’s 2016 GHG National Inventory Report to meet requirements of the UNFCCC. In cooperation with provincial and territorial representatives on the National Forest Sinks Committee, NRCan initiated analysis of potential improvements to the forest estimates to ensure that they will accurately capture current mitigation efforts. As well, NRCan initiated efforts to remove the impacts of natural disturbances from forest estimates of GHG emissions and removals as the basis for improved future GHG national inventory reporting. Canada continued to participate in the World Bank’s Forest Carbon Partnership Facility, including participation in international meetings and ongoing provision of technical advice to REDD+ countries. Clean Air Agenda Program Name: International Climate Change Participation and Negotiations Total CAA Program Planned Spending for 2015-16 $1,684,128* Total CAA Program Actual Spending for 2015-16 * funding identified excludes funding in Internal Services that support Clean Air Agenda Programs Program 2.1 – Energy-Efficient Practices & Lower-Carbon Energy Sources Sub-program 2.1.1 – Renewable Energy Deployment 2013-16 FSDS 1.1.32 Implementation Strategies for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: 1.1.46 Expected Result(s) and PMF Indicator(s) 2015-16 Results 1.1.32 1.1.46 Clean Air Agenda Program Name: Marine Renewable Energy Enabling Measures Total CAA Program Planned Spending for 2015-16 $721,400* Total CAA Program Actual Spending for 2015-16 ‘* funding identified excludes funding in Internal Services that support Clean Air Agenda Programs Program 2.1 – Energy-Efficient Practices & Lower-Carbon Energy Sources Sub-program 2.1.2 - Support for Clean Energy Decision-Making 2013-16 FSDS 1.1.40 Implementation Strategies for International Work on Climate Change: 1.1.53 Expected Result(s) and PMF Indicator(s) 1.1.40 NRCan also provided analysis and advice on the development and demonstration of CCUS technology in Canada and also supported senior management’s domestic engagements related to CCUS, including with provinces and territories, industry, and academia. 1.1.53 Additionally, NRCan was active in advocating Canada’s energy and clean technology priorities in other forums. For example, the Department provided advice and analysis to support officials representing Canada in the Clean Energy Ministerial (CEM), a multilateral forum that promotes policies and shares best practices to accelerate the global transition to clean energy. In addition to participating in the 6th CEM meeting in Mexico, Canada pledged to provide tools and expertise through the organization’s Clean Energy Solutions Center. Throughout the year, NRCan continued to showcase Canada as a leader in clean energy and energy efficiency, through the CEM technical initiatives, and played a leadership role in advancing key future objectives of the forum. NRCan also continued to support the Climate Technology Initiative (CTI), an initiative aimed fostering international co-operation and accelerating development and diffusion of climate-friendly technologies. This includes active engagement on the future direction of the Private Financing Advisory Network (PFAN), a signature private sector initiative of CTI. As well, NRCan represented Canada in various international CCUS forums which enhanced collaboration with key partners and successfully profiled Canada’s achievements and expertise in CCUS. This includes NRCan’s active participation in the U.S.-led Carbon Sequestration Leadership Forum (CSLF) in two CSLF Task Forces, as co-lead with Norway on a 2nd and 3rd Generation CCS Technologies Task Force and as a member with the U.S., Mexico, and other countries in the Academic CCS Task Force. Canada was also the host of a successful CSLF mid-year meeting in Regina in June 2015, which set the stage for the CSLF Ministerial in Saudi Arabia in November 2015. Collaboration and knowledge sharing in CCUS was also advanced with the U.S., UK, and Mexico under bilateral arrangements. NRCan supported ECCC on the Clean Energy Dialogue, including involvement in several Working Groups. As of March 31, 2016, CED's programs have formally ended, while Canada continues to engage with North American partners on energy issues via other forums. CCUS was the first Working Group to evolve from a Canada-US bilateral initiative – funded under the Clean Energy Dialogue (CED) – to a trilateral initiative. The new North American trilateral CCUS multi-stakeholder working group met for the first time at the University of Texas in Austin in December 2015 to promote joint action in CCUS, in the context of a Memorandum of Understanding with the U.S. and Mexico concerning climate change and energy collaboration signed in February 2016. With support from the CED, CanmetENERGY Ottawa has also partnered with the National Energy Technology Laboratory (NETL) of the US Department of Energy to develop novel carbon capture technologies aiming to significantly reduce the costs and energy penalties associated with CCUS Under the Electric Grid Working Group, NRCan was involved in addressing issues related to the uptake of renewables in remote microgrids and northern housing; supporting collaboration between the Wind Energy Institute of Canada and the US Sandia National Laboratory on battery storage for renewables integration; the development of a techno-economic analysis tool for assessment of hydrogen storage to accommodate variable generation in different contexts; and, studies aimed at understanding the physical and cybersecurity implications of increasing use of distributed energy systems and electric vehicles. To address Canada-US barriers to natural gas vehicle deployment that were discussed at Canada-US CED stakeholder engagement workshops, NRCan and the US Department of Energy (DOE) formalized collaboration to explore clean energy opportunities in the transportation sector. Through the Regulatory Cooperation Council (RCC), NRCan and the US DOE are collaborating to develop bi-national codes and standards for the use of natural gas as a vehicle fuel. NRCan and the US DOE also shared information, lessons learned, and best practices on natural gas vehicle deployment through the Memorandum of Understanding on Enhanced Energy Collaboration. Work under the RCC also included efforts to align energy efficiency product standards and test methods for equipment through enhanced information sharing, cooperative development and implementation. Leading up to the binational RCC event in Washington D.C. in May 2016, there were extensive stakeholder consultations in the areas of energy efficiency standards and natural gas use in transportation. In 2016, NRCan and the US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) completed a 5-year Cooperative Research and Development Agreement (CRADA) to create a common platform for measuring and assessing the energy performance of commercial buildings in both countries. The agreement harmonized the approach of the two countries by enhancing the US EPA’s existing ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager tool to track and rate the energy performance of commercial buildings in both Canada and the US. As another example of the ongoing co-operation between the US and Canada to promote energy efficiency for industry, the DOE and NRCan collaborated to present a session at Energy Summit 2016 titled “The Business Value of Energy Management Systems”. The session developed the business case as a means of enabling energy management in organizations and covered several different types of energy management systems to assist participants to understand which one might best suit their organization. The session was well attended with over 60 participants and was well rated in the surveys completed afterwards. Clean Air Agenda Program Name: Clean Energy Policy Total CAA Program Planned Spending for 2015-16 $2,024,615* Total CAA Program Actual Spending for 2015-16 $2,112,725* Program Name: International Climate Change Participations/Negotiations Total CAA Program Planned Spending for 2015-16 $967,000* Total CAA Program Actual Spending for 2015-16 * funding identified excludes funding in Internal Services that support Clean Air Agenda Programs Program Name: Total CAA Program Planned Spending for 2015-16 $1,034,000* Total CAA Program Actual Spending for 2015-16 ‘* funding identified excludes funding in Internal Services that support Clean Air Agenda Programs Program 2.1 – Energy-Efficient Practices & Lower-Carbon Energy Sources Sub-program 2.1.3 - Alternative Transportation Fuels 2013-16 FSDS 1.1.23 1.1.27 Implementation Strategies for Clean Transportation, Acknowledging Knowledge and Communication 1.1.30 Expected Result(s) and PMF Indicator(s) 2015-16 Results 1.1.23 The program had a peak built production capacity of 1,881 million litres of ethanol and 555 million litres of biodiesel in December 2012. Since 2012 there has been a decrease in the number of facilities supported by the program for varying reasons, including suspension and terminations for non-compliance with terms of the agreement and catastrophic events (i.e. one plant burned down). In 2015-16 the program supported four contribution agreements for ethanol production and six for biodiesel. To date, 16 out of 21 agreements have successfully completed their seven year agreements. Five remaining agreements will reach the end of their seven year term over the next 12 months. The ecoENERGY for Biofuels program ends on March 31, 2017. As the Program winds down, NRCan will continue to diligently manage existing contribution agreements and monitor industry performance as it enters a post-incentives environment. 1.1.27 1.1.30 Clean Air Agenda Program Name: ecoENERGY for Alternative Fuels Total CAA Program Planned Spending for 2015-16 $432,000* Total CAA Program Actual Spending for 2015-16 ‘* funding identified excludes funding in Internal Services that support Clean Air Agenda Programs Program 2.1 – Energy-Efficient Practices & Lower-Carbon Energy Sources Sub-program 2.1.4 - Energy Efficiency 2013-16 FSDS 1.1.41 1.1.45 Expected Result(s) and PMF Indicator(s) 2015-16 Results 1.1.41 In order to improve energy efficiency in Canada through programming that targets housing, buildings, equipment, industrial and transportation sectors, the energy efficiency program achieved the following in 2015-16:
1.1.45 Clean Air Agenda Program Name: ecoENERGY Efficiency Total CAA Program Planned Spending for 2015-16 $32,799,817* Total CAA Program Actual Spending for 2015-16 $30,203,939 * funding identified excludes funding in Internal Services that support Clean Air Agenda Programs Program 2.2 – Technology Innovation Sub-program 2.2.1 – Materials for Energy 2013-16 FSDS 1.1.25 Implementation Strategies for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: 1.1.43 1.1.44 Expected Result(s) and PMF Indicator(s) 2015-16 Results CanmetMATERIALS laboratory, located in the heart of the manufacturing sector in Hamilton, Ontario, supports the delivery of NRCan's mandate priorities related to clean technology and innovation and climate change mitigation. Collaboration with external research partners and industrial stakeholders is undertaken to develop new materials, technologies and processes leading to more fuel efficient vehicles, safer pipelines and cleaner energy production. 1.1.25 1.1.43 1.1.44 In 2015-16, NRCan developed and validated a new pipeline fracture toughness test method that has been approved by the American Society of Testing and Materials (ASTM). The standard provides a safe and economic method for design and materials selection to prevent fracture in modern high-pressure gas pipelines, ensuring pipeline safety and integrity and protection of the environment. Program 2.2 – Technology Innovation Sub-program 2.2.2 – Green Mining 2013-16 FSDS Implementation Strategies for Clean Technology and Industry: 1.1.7 Implementation Strategies for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: 1.1.42 Expected Result(s) and PMF Indicator(s) 2015-16 Results 1.1.7
1.1.42
Clean Air Agenda Program Name: Enhancing Competitiveness in a Changing Climate Total CAA Program Planned Spending for 2015-16 Total CAA Program Actual Spending for 2015-16 * funding identified excludes funding in Internal Services that support Clean Air Agenda Programs Program 2.2 – Technology Innovation Sub-program 2.2.3 – Clean Energy Science and Technology 2013-16 FSDS Implementation Strategies for Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy: 1.1.42 Expected Result(s) and PMF Indicator(s) 2015-16 Results 1.1.42 NRCan's Program of Energy Research and Development (PERD) and ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative (ecoEII) continued to support a significant number of leading-edge clean energy RD&D projects in 2015-16. Through PERD, NRCan funded 145 clean energy RD&D projects in 2015-16 at federal departments and agencies, on a range of issues in energy supply, distribution and end use. Through the ecoEII, NRCan continued to support around 230 R&D projects conducted by federal departments and agencies, as well as around 70 RD&D projects funded through contribution agreements and implemented by external recipients (e.g. private sector, universities, etc.). The work of ecoEII was focused on five strategic priority areas: energy efficiency, clean energy and renewable fuels, bioenergy, electrification of transportation, and unconventional oil and gas. In addition, NRCan’s CanmetENERGY laboratories - Canada’s leading research and technology organization in the field of clean energy - were active in R&D projects in several areas, including fuel-efficient vehicles, cleaner fuels, carbon capture and storage technologies, energy efficient solutions for homes, buildings and communities, bioenergy, responsible oil sands development and improvement of industrial processes. Clean Air Agenda Program Name: ecoENERGY Innovation Initiative Total CAA Program Planned Spending for 2015-16 Total CAA Program Actual Spending for 2015-16 * funding identified excludes funding in Internal Services that support Clean Air Agenda Programs Program 2.3 – Responsible Natural Resource Development Sub-program 2.3.1 – Forest Ecosystem Science and Application 2013-16 FSDS Implementation Strategies for International Work on Climate Change: 1.1.50 Goal 5: Biological Resources Target 5.3: Sustainable Forest Management Implementation Strategies for Sustainable Forest Management: 5.3.1 Expected Result(s) and PMF Indicator(s) 2015-16 Results 1.1.50
5.3.1 Program 2.3 – Responsible Natural Resource Development Sub-program 2.3.2 - Groundwater Geoscience 2013-16 FSDS Target 3.12: Water Resource Management Implementation Strategies for Water Resource Management: 3.12.6 Expected Result(s) and PMF Indicator(s) 2015-16 Results 3.12.6 Program 2.3 – Responsible Natural Resource Development Sub-program 2.3.4 - Radioactive Waste Management 2013-16 FSDS Target 3.3: Great Lakes – Canadian Areas of Concern Implementation Strategies for Great Lakes – Canadian Areas of Concern: 3.3.3 Expected Result(s) and PMF Indicator(s) 2015-16 Results 3.3.3 Program 3.1 – Protection for Canadians and Natural Resources Sub-program 3.1.3 – Forest Disturbances Science and Application 2013-16 FSDS Implementation Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation: 1.2.4 2013-16 FSDS 4.6.3 Expected Result(s) and PMF Indicator(s) 2015-16 Results 1.2.4 4.6.3 Clean Air Agenda Program Name: Enhancing Competitiveness in a Changing Climate Total CAA Program Planned Spending for 2015-16 Total CAA Program Actual Spending for 2015-16 * funding identified excludes funding in Internal Services that support Clean Air Agenda Programs Program 3.1 – Protection for Canadians and Natural Resources Sub-program 3.1.4 – Climate Change Adaptation 2013-16 FSDS Implementation Strategies for Climate Change Adaptation: 1.2.3 1.2.11 1.2.13 Expected Result(s) and PMF Indicator(s) 2015-16 Results 1.2.3 Completed a series of knowledge products to aid in adaptation work in the economic sector, including delivery of the first regional studies of the cost and benefits of adaptation to sea level rise on Canada’s Atlantic coasts (this work is already being used by the community of Percé in their coastal protection planning) and collaborated with Canada’s professional accountants to help prepare their membership of 190,000+ to address adaptation in their work. To increase resilience to future climate change impacts in the energy sector knowledge and tools that will assist in the planning and management of energy demand, hydro-power, and electricity were delivered. Initiated work to identify opportunities to enhance uptake and use of results and explore development of additional products. Held 12 webinars to communicate results and available products in a timely and cost-effective manner, and realized continued increased participation in the series over previous years. 1.2.11 1.2.13 Clean Air Agenda Program Name: Enhancing Competitiveness in a Changing Climate Total CAA Program Planned Spending for 2015-16 Total CAA Program Actual Spending for 2015-16 ‘* funding identified excludes funding in Internal Services that support Clean Air Agenda Programs Program 3.1 – Protection for Canadians and Natural Resources Sub-program 3.1.5 – Geohazards and Public Safety 2013-16 FSDS 4.7.4 Ensure other levels of government, private sector and professional organizations involved in emergency management in Canada have access to accurate hazard information and hazard mitigation knowledge products for decision making (e.g. in the event of landslides, tsunamis, and radiological and nuclear incidents). Expected Result(s) and PMF Indicator(s) 2015-16 Results 4.7.4 NRCan developed the 2015 Seismic Hazards Maps as input to the National Building Code of Canada and published the associated Seismic Hazard Calculator on the Earthquakes Canada website. NRCan also completed a Threat Assessment of Earthquakes in Canada for the Public Safety Government Operations Centre. Critical advice and collaboration for seismic risk reduction was provided by NRCan scientists to numerous organizations which included Emergency Management BC's Seismic Safety Council, the Nuclear Waste Management Organization and the Standing Committee on Earthquake Design of the National Building Code of Canada. Guidance by NRCan experts was provided to Public Safety Canada on the way forward for natural hazard risk assessment in Canada. NRCan also prepared and presented numerous hazards presentations for other government departments (e.g., Public Health Agency of Canada, Public Safety Canada) and international agencies (e.g., Government of Israel). A seismic hazard assessment and marine geology and geomorphology maps for British Columbia's North Coast were released to support the World Class Tanker Safety Initiative. NRCan also published and publically launched an earthquake risk assessment for the District of North Vancouver which garnered much media attention and publication downloads. Space weather impact assessments and technical guidelines for reduction of impacts on satellites were published by NRCan. Authoritative earthquake and space weather information are posted on NRCan web sites, Twitter, and the Government’s Multi-Agency Situation Awareness System (MASAS) and disseminated via e-mail and other methods to the Public Safety Government Operations Centre, critical infrastructure operators and media outlets. Furthermore, NRCan scientists have responded to hundreds of requests for information about hazards from the media and public, as well as requests for technical information and data from engineers and academics. |
4. Theme IV: Targets and Implementation Strategies
Goal 6: GHG Emissions and Energy |
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Target 6.1: GHG Emissions Reduction |
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The Government of Canada will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its buildings and fleets by 17% below 2005 levels by 2020. |
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Departmental Target |
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17% below 2005 levels by 2020. |
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Scope and Context |
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NRCan established a departmental initiative in 2010 called Low Carbon (LoC) NRCan. The focus of LoC is reducing GHG emissions in the building portfolio through a variety of activities and energy efficiency projects in support of NRCan’s overall reduction target of 17%. NRCan’s building portfolio accounts for approximately 96% of the department’s GHG emissions. Fleet accounts for the remaining 4%. |
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Performance Measurement |
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Expected result |
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Reduce the carbon footprint and energy consumption of federal operations. |
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Performance indicator |
Performance level achieved |
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Updated GHG reduction implementation plan in place by March 31, 2015. |
March 31, 2015 |
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GHG emissions (kt CO2 equivalent) in fiscal year 2005-06. |
34.11kt |
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GHG emissions (kt CO2 equivalent) in fiscal year 2015-16, not accounting for renewable power emission credits, if applicable |
27.11kt |
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Renewable power emission credits applied in fiscal year 2015-16 (kt CO2 equivalent). |
0kt |
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Percentage change in GHG emissions from fiscal year 2005-06 to fiscal year 2015-16, inclusive of renewable power emission credits, if applicable. |
20.5% decrease |
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Adjustments made to base year GHG emissions [indicate if applicable]. |
Yes. NRCan’s base year GHG emission levels (2005-06) have been recalculated using emission factors from the latest electricity intensity tables published by ECCC. These factors, which are used to calculate the Department's emissions from purchased electricity, have been updated due to changes in ECCC's methodology for quantifying emissions from electricity generation in Canada. Furthermore, an adjustment was made to 2005-06 baselines due to missing utility data for a few NRCan buildings. |
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Goal 7: Waste and Asset Management |
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Target 7.1: Real Property Environmental Performance |
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As of April 1, 2014, and pursuant to departmental Real Property Sustainability Frameworks, an industry‑recognized level of high environmental performance will be achieved in Government of Canada real property projects and operations. |
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Performance Measurement |
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Expected result |
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An industry-recognized level of high environmental performance will be achieved in Government of Canada real property projects and operations. |
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Performance indicator |
Performance level achieved |
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Real Property Sustainability Framework in place to improve the management of energy, waste and water in departmental real property assets by March 31, 2015. |
March 31, 2015 |
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Total number of existing Crown-owned buildings (over 1000 m2) and new lease or lease renewal projects (over 1000 m2) where the Crown is the major lessee, assessed for environmental performance using an industry-recognized assessment tool, and associated floor space (m2). |
22 Crown-owned buildings 138,828 m2 |
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1 new lease or lease renewal projects 14,611 m2 |
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Assessment tool to be used: BOMA BESt for all existing crown-owned buildings, with the exception of 2 buildings at the BSC (Booth Street Complex) as well as the Experimental Mine facility in Val d’Or, Quebec. |
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Total number of existing Crown-owned buildings, new construction, build-to-lease projects and major renovations projects achieving an industry‑recognized level of high environmental performance, and associated floor space (m2). |
22 Crown-owned buildings 138,828 m2 Performance level achieved: BOMA BESt 3: 4 buildings; BOMA BESt 2: 14 buildings; BOMA BESt 1: 4 buildings |
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No new construction projects within scope |
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No build-to-lease projects within scope |
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No major renovation projects within scope |
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Number of fit-up and refit projects achieving an industry-recognized level of high-environmental performance. |
No fit-up and refit projects within scope |
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Implementation strategy element or best practice |
Performance level achieved |
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7.1.1.1. Achieve a level of performance that meets or exceeds the custodian's current commitment(s) to sustainable buildings using industry-recognized assessment and verification tools. |
Achieved |
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7.1.1.2. Conduct life-cycle assessments for major construction and renovation projects using an industry-recognized tool. |
Defer to FSDS 2016-19 |
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7.1.1.3. Develop plans to address environmental performance assessment recommendations for existing Crown-owned buildings. |
Achieved |
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7.1.1.4. Manage the collection, diversion and disposal of workplace waste in Crown-owned buildings in an environmentally responsible manner. |
Achieved |
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7.1.1.5. Manage construction, renovation and demolition waste in Crown-owned buildings in an environmentally responsible manner. |
Achieved |
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7.1.1.6. Develop an approach to improve performance of Crown-owned buildings via automation and commissioning. |
Achieved |
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7.1.1.7. Develop an approach to training for building operators of Crown-owned buildings. |
Achieved |
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7.1.1.8. Integrate the use of sustainable real property performance management indicators into the investment decision-making process for Crown‑owned assets in the building portfolio (e.g., density, energy intensity, facility condition). |
Achieved |
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Best Practice 7.1.2. Real property managers and functional heads responsible for new construction, leases or existing building operations will have clauses related to environmental considerations incorporated into their performance evaluations. |
Achieved |
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Target 7.2: Green Procurement |
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As of April 1, 2014, the Government of Canada will continue to take action to embed environmental considerations into public procurement, in accordance with the federal Policy on Green Procurement. |
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Link to Department’s Program Alignment Architecture |
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Sub-Program 4.1.3: Asset Management Services |
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Performance Measurement |
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Expected result |
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Environmentally responsible acquisition, use and disposal of goods and services. |
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Performance indicator |
Performance level achieved |
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Departmental approach to further the implementation of the Policy on Green Procurement in place as of April 1, 2014. |
March 31, 2014. |
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Number and percentage of procurement and/or materiel management specialists who completed the Canada School of Public Service Green Procurement course (C215) or equivalent, in fiscal year 2015–16. |
35 97 % |
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Number and percentage of managers and functional heads of procurement and materiel whose performance evaluation includes support and contribution toward green procurement, in fiscal year 2015–16. |
10 100% |
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Departmental green procurement target: Copy Paper |
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By March 31, 2017, 90% of copy paper will contain a minimum of 30% recycled content and be certified to a recognized environmental impact of its production. |
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Performance indicator |
Performance level achieved |
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By March 31, 2017, 90% of copy paper will contain a minimum of 30% recycled content and be certified to a recognized environmental standard to reduce the environmental standard to reduce the environmental impact of its production. |
The Department is on track to achieve target. Actual percentage is not currently available. |
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Departmental green procurement target: Business Travel |
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By March 31, 2021, greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions from business-related travel will be reduced by 25% relative to 2008-09. |
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Performance level achieved |
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Emission associated with business in tonnes of carbon dioxide equivalent in the year as provided by PWGSC. |
3,603 tonnes; 59% reduction |
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Departmental green procurement target: Office Furniture |
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By March 31, 2017, 70% of office furniture purchases will include criteria to reduce the environmental impact associated with the production, acquisition, use and/or disposal of these. |
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Performance indicator |
Performance level achieved |
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Percentage of office furniture purchases that meet the target objective to the total dollar value of all office furniture for the year in question. |
Target Achieved; 72% |
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Implementation strategy element or best practice |
Performance level achieved |
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7.2.1.5. Leverage common-use procurement instruments where available and feasible. |
Achieved |
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Best Practice 7.2.3. Train acquisition cardholders on green procurement. |
Achieved |
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Best Practice 7.2.4. Increase awareness of the Policy on Green Procurement among managers. |
Defer to 2016-17 |
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Target 7.3: Sustainable Workplace Operations |
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As of April 1, 2015, the Government of Canada will update and adopt policies and practices to improve the sustainability of its workplace operations. |
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Performance Measurement |
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Expected result |
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Departmental workplace operations have a reduced environmental impact. |
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Performance indicator |
Performance level achieved |
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An approach to maintain or improve the sustainability of the departmental workplace is in place as of March 31, 2015. |
March 5, 2015. |
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Implementation strategy element or best practice |
Performance level achieved |
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7.3.1.1. Engage employees in greening government operations practices. |
Defer to 2016-17 |
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7.3.1.2. Integrate environmental considerations into corporate policies, processes and practices in accordance with departmental refresh cycles. |
Achieved |
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7.3.1.3. Maintain or improve existing approaches to sustainable workplace practices (printer ratios, paper usage, and green meetings). |
Achieved |
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7.3.1.4. Minimize the ratio of information technology (IT) assets per employee. |
Achieved |
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7.3.1.5. Select and operate IT and office equipment in a manner that reduces energy consumption and material usage. |
Achieved |
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7.3.1.6. Dispose of e-waste in an environmentally sound and secure manner. |
Achieved |
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7.3.1.8. Minimize all non-hazardous solid waste generated, and leverage service offerings to maximize the diversion of waste. |
Achieved |
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7.3.1.9. Increase the population density in office buildings, and increase space utilization in special purpose buildings. |
Achieved |
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7.3.1.10. Maintain or improve sustainable fleet management. |
Achieved |
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Goal 8: Water Management |
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Target 8.1: Water Management |
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As of April 1, 2014, the Government of Canada will take further action to improve water management within its real property portfolio. |
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Scope and Context |
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This would be overall water reduction for owned assets. |
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Performance Measurement |
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Expected result |
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Water is managed sustainably in Government of Canada real property operations. |
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Performance indicator |
Performance level achieved |
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Approach to improving water management included in Real Property Sustainability Framework by March 31, 2015. |
Defer to 2016-17 Rationale: Performance indicator and target performance level was developed as part of the mandatory RPSF and put in place in March 2015. |
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Amount and percentage of floor space in buildings over 1000 m2 that includes water metering, in fiscal year 2015–16 (where feasible). |
Crown, existing Defer to 2016-17 |
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New Crown, built-to-lease Defer to 2016-17 |
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Major renovation Defer to 2016-17 |
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Leases Defer to 2016-17 |
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Implementation strategy element or best practice |
Performance level achieved |
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8.1.1.1. Conserve potable water. |
Achieved |
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8.1.1.2. Manage storm water run-off. |
Deferred for consideration in next round of FSDS 2016-19 |
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8.1.1.3. Improve the metering of water utility usage for existing Crown-owned buildings. |
Deferred for consideration in next round of FSDS 2016-19 |
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8.1.1.4. Meter the water usage in new projects. |
Deferred for consideration in next round of FSDS 2016-19 |
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Best Practice 8.1.2 Conduct potable water audits in Crown-owned assets. |
Achieved |
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Best Practice 8.1.3 Analyze the water consumption data collected to determine steps to improve water management in Crown-owned assets. |
Deferred for consideration in next round of FSDS 2016-19 |
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Best Practice 8.1.4 Reclaimed non-potable water is used for landscape irrigation. |
Deferred for consideration in next round of FSDS 2016-19 |
5. Additional Departmental Sustainable Development Activities and Initiatives
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6. Sustainable Development Management System
Sustainable Development and NRCan’s Mandate Sustainable development is central to the mandate of NRCan and essential to the future of the natural resource sectors. NRCan is charged with the federal responsibility for ensuring the sustainable development of Canada’s energy resources, minerals and metals, and forests, and for providing the geographical and geological information base that supports decisions about Canada’s land-based and offshore resources. The Department of Natural Resources Act states that “in exercising the powers and performing the duties and functions assigned to the Minister ... the Minister shall have regard to the sustainable development of Canada’s natural resources and the integrated management thereof.” The Department is also responsible for negotiating Science and Technology agreements with partners, and addressing market access questions. It works with a variety of partners - governments, industry, academia, non-government organizations and individual Canadians - to ensure that sustainable development principles are integrated not only here in Canada, but also around the world. The work that NRCan conducts in these areas is captured under Strategic Outcome 2 (natural resource sectors and consumers are environmentally responsible). |
7. Strategic Environmental Assessment
During the 2015-16 reporting cycle, NRCan considered the environmental effects of initiatives subject to the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals (the Cabinet Directive) and its guidelines as part of the Departmental decision-making processes. The Department utilizes a tri-level process for completing Strategic Environmental Assessments (SEAs), which is outlined on NRCan’s SEA website. In 2015-16, NRCan delivered upon its SEA commitments, including:
In addition, the impacts of proposals on 2013-16 FSDS themes, goals and targets were taken into account in each level of SEA. Of the approved proposals subject to NRCan’s SEA process, 39% had been assessed and reported on previously for impacts on the FSDS, 32% had no impacts or were not applicable to the FSDS; and, 29% of departmental initiatives were found to contribute directly or indirectly to one or more of the four FSDS Themes. Within SEAs, contributions to FSDS Themes, Targets or Goals which were cited most often were: Theme I “Addressing Climate Change and Air Quality”, Goal 1 "Climate Change”, Target 1.1 "Climate Change Mitigation" and, Theme III, "Protecting Nature and Canadians”. |
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