7. Next steps

Based on the progress made on implementation of scheduled activities, the results achieved during the period, and the favourable assessment of all 3 areas of the CRA's SD program examined by the CESD, we conclude that good progress was made during the period.

For 2006-2007, a major focus for the CRA will be the development of our next SD Strategy (2007-2010). Research and consultations will require significant effort, and input will be necessary from a number of internal stakeholders. To ensure completion of the activities in the current SD Strategy by March 31, 2007, the National Action Plan will be updated to reflect the reallocation of resources to priority commitments. The following are among the initiatives that will be pursued during the 2006-2007 fiscal year:

• Measure waste diversion rates in priority facilities;
• Continue to research new opportunities and promote best practices for waste and paper reduction;
• Implement new program commitments including the SD Innovation Fund;
• Develop a methodology to establish a baseline for outside emissions;
• Promote SD events and opportunities to recognize employee contributions to SD;
• Revise the CRA's SD website;
• Explore ways to strengthen data acquisition and results-based reporting;
• Update the Sustainable Development Policy and the Environment Policy; and,
• Integrate sustainability criteria into CRA programs, partnerships, policies and business plans.

Date modified:

2007-03-26