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Departmental Performance Report 2011-12 - Supplementary Information Tables
Greening Government Operations
Notes:
- RPP refers to the Report on Plans and Priorities and represents planned or expected results.
- DPR refers to the Departmental Performance Report and represents actual results.
- "Departments" refers to departments and agencies.
- FY refers to fiscal year
Green Building Targets
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | On track | |
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease, and major renovation projects in the given fiscal year, according to the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011-12) | 0 | 0 |
Number of completed new construction, build-to-lease, and major renovation projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, according to the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011-12) | 0 | 0 |
Existence of a strategic framework. (Optional for RPP 2011-12) | Yes | Yes: Completed March 31, 2012 |
Strategies / Comments
- Minimum level of environmental performance: LEED® Gold for new construction and LEED® Silver for major renovations, or equivalent
- Minimum floor area: 1000m2
- Minimum dollar value: $1M for major renovations only
- Applicable building types: All of Parks Canada buildings excluding heritage buildings.
- Rationale for traffic light indicator selected: There were no planned/completed new constructions or major renovations in 2011-12. A strategic framework was completed and the Parks Canada Green Building Directive was updated and approved in March 2012 to incorporate the requirements for this target.
- The Parks Canada Green Building Directive (2012) requires that:
- Construction of new buildings greater than 1,000 square metres must meet Gold level of the applicable LEED® Canada rating system or equivalent and must be registered and certified by the Canada Green Building Council, or equivalent.
- Major renovations of existing buildings (excluding heritage buildings) over 1,000 square metres and of project value greater than $1M, must meet Silver level of the applicable LEED® Canada rating system, or equivalent, and must be registered and certified by the Canada Green Building Council, or equivalent.
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Target Status | On track | ||
Number of buildings over 1000 m2, according to the departmental strategic framework. [Optional in FY 2011-12] | 60 | 42 | |
Percentage of buildings over 1000 m2 that have been assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool, according to the departmental strategic framework. [Optional in FY 2011-12] | FY 2011-12 | 0 | 0 |
FY 2012-13 | TBD* | ||
FY 2013-14 | TBD* | ||
Existence of a strategic framework. (Optional for RPP 2011-12) | Yes | Yes: Completed March 31, 2012 |
Strategies / Comments
- Minimum level of assessment: BOMA BESt Level 1
- Minimum floor area: The office/operations, public use or heated storage floor space combined is greater than 1,000 square metres
- Applicable building types: Buildings used for operations, administration and/or public use; occupied by staff year-round; and built prior to the year 2000
- Rationale for traffic light indicator selected: A strategic framework has been completed in 2011-12 and the Green Building Directive was updated and approved in March 2012 to incorporate the requirements for this target.
- Parks Canada Green Building Directive (2012) requires that existing buildings over 1,000m2 that meet the following criteria will be assessed over a five year period beginning in 2012-13:
- The building is used for operations, administration and/or public use;
- The office/operations, public use or heated storage floor space combined is greater than 1,000 square metres;
- The building is occupied by staff year-round;
- The building was built prior to the year 2000.
* The Building Assessment Schedule has not yet been established and is expected to be completed in FY 2012-13. It should be noted that this schedule might not include planned building assessments for FY 2012-13
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | N/A | |
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000 m2 in the given fiscal year, according to the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011-12) | N/A | N/A |
Number of completed lease and lease renewal projects over 1000 m2 that were assessed using an industry-recognized assessment tool in the given fiscal year, according to the departmental strategic framework. [Optional in FY 2011-12] | N/A | N/A |
Existence of a strategic framework. (Optional for RPP 2011-12) | N/A | N/A |
Strategies / Comments
- All building space leases over 1,000m2 are managed by PWGSC so this target is not applicable ("N/A") to Parks Canada.
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | On track | |
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects in the given fiscal year, according to the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011-12) | 0 | 0 |
Number of completed fit-up and refit projects that have achieved an industry-recognized level of high environmental performance in the given fiscal year, according to the departmental strategic framework. (Optional in FY 2011-12) | 0 | 0 |
Existence of a strategic framework. (Optional for RPP 2011-12) | Yes | Yes: Completed March 31, 2012 |
Strategies / Comments
- Minimum level of assessment: LEED® Silver
- Minimum dollar value: $1M
- Applicable building types: All Parks Canada Buildings excluding heritage buildings
- Rationale for traffic light indicator selected: A strategic framework has been completed in 2011-12 and the Green Building Directive was updated and approved in March 2012 to incorporate the requirements for this target.
- Parks Canada's Green Building Directive (2012) requires that fit-ups and refits with a project value greater than $1M within existing buildings (excluding heritage buildings), must meet Silver level of the applicable LEED® Canada rating system, or equivalent, and must be registered and certified by the Canada Green Building Council, or equivalent.
Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Target Status | On track | ||
Departmental GHG reduction target: Percentage of absolute reduction in GHG emissions by FY 2020-21, relative to FY 2005-06. | 10.1% | 10.1% | |
Departmental GHG emissions in fiscal year 2005-06, in kilotonnes of CO2 equivalent. | 37.9 | 37.9 | |
Departmental GHG emissions in the given fiscal year, in kilotons of CO2 equivalent. | FY 2011-12 | 37.5 | 36.5 |
FY 2012-13 | 37.1 | ||
FY 2013-14 | 36.7 | ||
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Change in departmental GHG emissions from FY 2005-06 to the end of the given fiscal year, expressed as a percentage. | FY 2011-12 | 1.1% reduction | 3.6% reduction |
FY 2012-13 | 2.1% reduction | ||
FY 2013-14 | 3.1% reduction | ||
FY 2014-15 | |||
FY 2015-16 | |||
FY 2016-17 | |||
FY 2017-18 | |||
FY 2018-19 | |||
FY 2019-20 | |||
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Existence of an implementation plan to reduce GHG emissions. | Yes | Yes: Completed August 19, 2011 |
Strategies / Comments
- Targeted emissions include GHG emissions from energy consumed by facilities and fleet owned and operated by Parks Canada.
- Targets have been issued to each field unit and service centre. Progress reports have been developed for each unit and will be shared annually.
- The Parks Canada Master Plan for the Reduction of Greenhouse Gases outlines strategies to improve the energy efficiency of the fleet and facilities, implement the use of renewable fuels and renewable energy systems, and engage employees.
- Rationale for traffic light indicator selected -
- A comprehensive emission tracking system is currently in place.
- The Parks Canada Master Plan for the Reduction of Greenhouse Gases has been developed and communicated to staff.
- The GHG emissions are on a clear downward trend.
- Weather conditions have a significant influence over the quantity of energy Parks Canada consumes in a given year.
Surplus Electronic and Electrical Equipment Target
Performance Measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Target Status | On track | ||
Existence of an implementation plan for the disposal of all departmentally generated EEE. (Optional for RPP 2011-12) | Yes | Yes: Completed March 31, 2012 | |
Total number of departmental locations with an EEE implementation plan fully implemented, expressed as a percentage of all locations, by the end of the given fiscal year. | FY 2011-12 | 100% | 100% |
FY 2012-13 | 100% | ||
FY 2013-14 | 100% |
Strategies / Comments
- Definition of location: 33 business units, 5 service centres and the national office.
- Rationale for traffic light indicator selected: Parks Canada has approved and implemented the Parks Canada Guidelines for the Disposal of Electronic and Electrical Equipment (EEE) in March 2012. These guidelines have been distributed to each location and posted on the Parks Canada Intranet.
Printing Unit Reduction Target
Performance measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Target Status | On track | ||
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units in fiscal year 2010-11, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. (Optional) | N/A | N/A | |
Ratio of departmental office employees to printing units at the end of the given fiscal year, where building occupancy levels, security considerations and space configuration allow. | FY 2011-12 | 5:1 | 8.5:1 |
FY 2012-13 | 7:1 | ||
FY 2013-14 | 8:1 |
Strategies / Comments
- Definition of printing unit: Parks Canada Agency defines "printing unit"; networked printers and multifunctional devices.
- Scope: Due to the operational structure of Parks Canada, some buildings have a lower ratio due to building occupancy and space configurations. These will be scoped out of the target.
- Method used for determining # of printing units: IT equipment inventory & Network Discovery Tool - validation by local IT Managers.
- Method used for determining # of office employees: Active network accounts (in scope) - validation by local IT Managers.
- Number of scoped employees is 2271.
- Target status as been set to "On track" based on actual ratio, efforts will be concentrated on developing a clear directive on use and support of technologies which will include plans to maintain the ratio and possibly improve going forward.
- Environmental benefits: longer-term reduction of e-waste, reduce paper/toner consumption, energy conservation.
- Plans/Strategies: Developing a directive on the use of technology which includes printing, ultimately limiting and minimizing the use of desktop printers.
- Roles and responsibilities: Chief of Environmental Management in collaboration with the Information Technology section.
Paper Consumption Target
Performance measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Target Status | On track | ||
Number of sheets of internal office paper purchased or consumed per office employee in the selected baseline year, according to the departmental scope. (Optional for RPP 2011-12) | 2120 sheets/FTE in 2010-11 | 1902 sheets/FTE in 2010-11* | |
Cumulative reduction (or increase) in paper consumption, expressed as a percentage, relative to the selected baseline year. (Optional for RPP 2011-12) | FY 2011-12 | 3% reduction | 19% reduction 1532 sheets/FTE |
FY 2012-13 | 10% reduction | ||
FY 2013-14 | 20% reduction |
Strategies / Comments
- Scope: Parks Canada has defined its "office employee" as all full-time equivalent employees (FTE).
- Method used for determining paper consumption: PWGSC standing offer data
- Method used for determining # of office employees: Human Resources Report
- Rationale for traffic light indicator selected: On track to achieve 20% reduction in paper consumption by March 31, 2014.
* Base year paper consumption reported in the FY 2011-12 RPP have been recalculated due to the discovery of errors in previous calculations.
Green Meetings Target
Performance measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | Achieved | |
Presence of a green meetings guide. (Optional for RPP 2011-12) | Yes | Yes: Adopted March 31, 2012 |
Strategies and/or Comments
- Definition of "adoption": The guide was considered to have been adopted when the guide was:
- approved by the Chief Administrative Officer;
- communicated across the Agency via memo; and
- posted on the Intranet.
- Rationale for traffic light indicator selected: Parks Canada has adopted a green meeting guide
- Key Components: Reduce Greenhouse Gas Emissions, Energy Consumption and Waste/ Reduce Paper Consumption / Hospitality / Procurement / Location
Green Procurement Targets
Performance measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | On Track to Exceed | |
Percentage of vehicles purchased that were on the Parks Canada Preauthorized Vehicle List. | 78% | |
Progress against performance measure in the given fiscal year. | 100% | 104% |
Strategies and/or Comments
- The Parks Canada Preauthorized Vehicle List includes vehicles that meet criteria (including fuel efficiency) stated in the Parks Canada Light Fleet Vehicle Management Directive.
- Rationale for the traffic light indicator selected: Parks Canada has already exceeded its set target and Parks Canada Light Fleet Vehicle Management Directive will ensure the target is, at least, maintained.
- The baseline of 67% was determined by using the average percentage of vehicles purchased from 2004-05 to 2009-10 that were on the Parks Canada Preauthorized Vehicle List.
Why this self selected target is SMART:
- Specific: Refers to specific type of commodity and purchasing mechanism;
- Measurable: Information available from PWGSC and basic analysis;
- Achievable: Consistent with Parks Canada direction;
- Relevant: Promotes cost savings and greenhouse gas reduction;
- Time-bound: Date established for baseline, target implementation and completion.
Performance measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | On track to exceed | |
Number of printers, photocopiers and multifunctional devices purchased or leased that has an environmental feature relative to total number purchased. | 89/89 (in 2011-12) | |
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. | 80% | 100% |
Strategies / Comments
- Environmental features include duplex printing capability or automatic shutoff/sleep mode.
- Internal policies have been reviewed and communicated as required.
- Printers are tracked using the report provided by PWGSC.
- Target status has been set to "On track to Exceed" based on a report of printers (from PWGSC) acquired during the measured fiscal year. Furthermore, all printers and copiers on the NMSO, have environmental certifications that are mandatory.
Why this self selected target is SMART:
- Specific: Refers to specific type of commodity and purchasing mechanism;
- Measurable: Information available from financial records and inventory systems;
- Achievable: Consistent with Parks Canada direction;
- Relevant: Promotes cost savings, greenhouse gas reduction or reduced paper consumption;
- Time-bound: Target date established.
Performance measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | Achieved | |
Average service life of office computers | 3 years | |
Progress against measure in the given fiscal year. | 100% | 100% |
Strategies / Comments
- Internal policies has been reviewed and communicated as required.
- Inventory system has been refined to ensure a tracking process is in place.
- Yearly Computer replacement plan identifies and suggest computer that need replacement based on life cycle (3 to 5 years.)
- Target status has been set to "Achieved" based on the actual life cycle applied to the complete inventory of office computers at Parks Canada.
Why this self selected target is SMART:
- Specific: Refers to specific type of commodity;
- Measurable: Information available from inventory systems;
- Achievable: Consistent with Parks Canada direction;
- Relevant: Promotes cost savings and electronic waste reduction;
- Time-bound: Target date established.
Performance measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | Exceeded | |
Number of procurement and contracting personnel with formal green procurement training, relative to total number of procurement and contracting personnel. | 86% (in 2011-12) | |
Progress against performance measure in the given fiscal year. | 100% | 100% |
Strategies and/or Comments
- Specific: Achievement level of 75%, type of employee and type of training
- Measurable: Information available from PCA HR and CSPS
- Achievable: Procurement and contracting goal of all existing and new employees to take Green Procurement training
- Relevant: Targets all relevant employees
- Time-bound: Date established for target completion
Other reporting considerations:
- Rationale for traffic light indicator selected: Department has exceeded the self-selected target.
- 37 of the total 43 procurement and contracting personnel have completed the online green procurement training by March 31, 2012
- This target has been achieved (exceeded) by means of an online course offered through the Canada School of Public Service (CSPS) Campus Direct Course C215.
- All new and existing functional specialist staff was asked to take the training within a specified time frame.
- Data has been collected directly from functional specialists and is available from either CSPS or PCA HR.
- Roles and Responsibilities: Manager, Procurement and Contracting is target lead
- Opportunities for continuous improvement: 100% of employees is targeted and will be pursued
- Plans for engagement: Email dissemination of departmental guidance on green procurement mandatory training
Performance measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | Achieved | |
Number of performance evaluations of managers and functional leads of procurement and contracting that incorporate environmental considerations, relative to the total number of performance evaluations of managers and functional leads. | 100% | |
Progress against performance measure in the given fiscal year. | 100% | 100% |
Strategies and/or Comments
- Specific: Achievement level of 100% and type of employee
- Measurable: Information available from PCA HR
- Achievable: Procurement and contracting goal of all existing and new managers and functional leads include environmental considerations in their performance evaluations
- Relevant: Targets all relevant employees
- Time-bound: Date established for target completion
Other reporting considerations:
- Rationale for traffic light indicator selected: Department has achieved the self-selected target.
- Methodology: Each manager and functional leads will have an objective included in his appraisal to ensure environmental considerations are taken into
account in all procurement activities. - Results: Each person has identified environmental considerations within their respective performance evaluations.
- Roles and Responsibilities: Manager, Procurement and Contracting is target lead
- Plans for engagement: Inclusion in Employee Performance Management Agreements
Performance measure | RPP | DPR |
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Target Status | On track | |
Number of departmental procurement and contracting processes and controls that incorporate environmental considerations, relative to total number of departmental procurement and contracting processes and controls that should address environmental considerations. | 75% (2011-2012) |
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Progress against performance measure in the given fiscal year. | 100% | 100% |
Strategies and/or Comments
- Specific: Achievement level of 75% of identified processes and controls
- Measurable: Information available within procurement and contracting community
- Achievable: Dedicated employees responsible for target
- Relevant: Decision making authority for purchases decentralized
- Time-bound: Date established for target implementation
Other reporting considerations:
- Rationale for traffic light indicator selected: Department has already achieved the self-selected target.
- Examples include: Various procurement directives and guidance documentation, information management process, contracting controls and processes
- Methodology I: Parks Canada will continue to explore the integration of environmental performance into planning, acquisition, use and disposal, which can improve the purchasing of green products, reduce the in-use costs and ensure disposal is in accordance with environmental standards. This will include the purchasing of greener products, whether more energy efficient, less harmful or containing a higher percentage of recycled material, which can make a significant impact.
- Methodology II: Internal policies on procurement and materiel management will be reviewed and updated to integrate environmental considerations in decision making, from the procurement through to the disposal process.
- Roles and responsibilities: Manager, Procurement and Contracting
- Parks Canada uses, in addition to its own, processes and controls established by Public Works and Government Services Canada for a large part of its acquisitions.
Voluntary Reporting on Any Other Greening Government Operations Initiative
Performance measure | RPP | DPR | |
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Reduction target: Percentage of absolute reduction in carbon emissions by fiscal year 2013-14, relative to fiscal year 2008-09. | 25% | ||
Departmental carbon emissions in fiscal year 2008-09, in tonnes. | 2,640 | ||
Progress against performance measure in the given fiscal year. | FY 2011-12 | 8% Reduction |
41% Reduction |
FY 2012-13 | 17% Reduction |
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FY 2013-14 | 25% Reduction |
Strategies and/or Comments
Why this self-Selected Target is SMART
- Specific: Direct reduction of carbon emissions resulting from airline business travel, relative to a base year
- Measurable: Information recorded annually by AMEX travel services
- Achievable: Parks Canada has implemented a green meeting guide and travel directive that aims to reduce business travel.
- Relevant: Reduced airline business travel will result in environmental and financial benefits.
- Time-bound: Date established for target implementation and completion (see above)
Other Reporting Considerations
- Scope: Departmental carbon emission resulting from airline business travel;
- Baseline year has been established as 2008-09;
- Estimated financial benefit (to date): $1,635,000
Endnotes
1 High environmental performance is demonstrated by achieving LEED NC Silver, Green Globes Design 3 Globes, or equivalent.
2 Industry-recognized assessment tools are BOMA BESt, Green Globes, or equivalent.
3 Industry-recognized assessment tools are BOMA BESt, an appropriately tailored BOMA International Green Lease Standard, or equivalent.
4 High environmental performance is demonstrated by achieving LEED CI Silver, Green Globes Fit-Up 3 Globes, or equivalent.
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