1.1.1 Annually continue to reduce gasoline consumption by CRA on-road fleet

1.1.1.1 - Implement targets in the Environmental Management Program (EMP) for Fleet, and report annually.

(Annual)

EMP report

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/
FAB (AD) and
EMS Committee/ -

Performance Indicator
Percentage of Fleet Environmental Management Program targets completed each year

Performance Measures
Litres per kilometre of gasoline consumed; and reduction in GHG emissions

Data Collection Method
Reports from fleet management database system

1.1.1.2 - Promote more efficient vehicle use.

(Annual)

Communication materials and activities

FAB (AD)/
FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/ -

1.1.1.3 - Purchase more fuel-efficient vehicles.

(Annual)

Fuel-efficient vehicles purchased

FAB (AD)/
FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/ -

1.1.1.4 - Purchase alternative fuel vehicles.

(Annual)

Alternative fuel vehicles purchased

FAB (AD)/
FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/ -

1.1.2 Reduce outside emissions (GHGs) as a result of employee travel (commuting and business travel) by March 31, 2007

07/03

1.1.2.1 - Develop a CRA commuter/business options strategy.

(March 31, 2006)

CRA commuter/ business options strategy document

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/
ITB, HRB, FAD, and
SD Network/
Transport Canada

1.1.2.1b - Implement outside emissions reduction activities.

(March 31, 2006)

Transit Pass Program (TPP), Web site, promotional materials

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/
ITB, HRB, and
SD Network/
Transport Canada

Performance Indicator
Percentage of Outside Emissions Environmental Management Program targets completed each year; number of hits to CRA commuting Web site

Performance Measure
Percentage reduction of outside emissions (GHGs)

Data Collection Method
Survey

1.1.2.2 - Define scope of aspect management.

(March 31, 2005)

Environmental Management Program for Outside Emissions

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/
EMS Committee/ -

1.1.2.2b - Analyse opportunities to establish a baseline for outside emissions.

(March 31, 2006)

Analysis document

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)
/EMS Committee/ -

1.1.2.3 - Develop methodology to establish a baseline for outside emissions.

(March 31, 2007)

Methodology for outside emissions baseline

FAB (SDD-SMPSD) /
EMS Committee/ -

1.1.3. Divert solid waste from landfill by an average of 60% in selected facilities occupied by the CRA by March 31, 2007

1.1.3.1 - Implement targets in the Environmental Management Program (EMP) for Solid and Hazardous Waste, and report annually (solid waste targets).

(Annual)

EMP report

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/
EMS Committee/ -

Performance Indicator
Percentage of Solid and Hazardous Waste Environmental Management Program targets completed each year

Performance Measure
Average diversion rates at participating facilities

Data Collection Method
Waste audits

1.1.3.2 - Enable employees to support waste diversion initiatives and best practices, which may include: reducing, reusing, recycling and communications in facilities, as well as at corporate events and meetings, as feasible.

(Annual)

Waste reduction strategies at facilities, corporate events, and meetings

SD Network/FAB
(SDD-SMPSD)/ -

1.1.3.3 - Implement waste diversion initiatives in 3-6 selected (priority) facilities in each Region and at headquarters.

(March 31, 2006)

Diversion initiatives implemented

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/
SD Network / -

1.1.3.4 - Measure waste diversion rates in selected (priority) facilities.

(March 31, 2007)

Assessment results

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/
SD Network/ -

1.1.4. Strengthen implementation of the CRA Procurement Policy and Green Procurement Guidelines and Procedures, by March 31, 2007

1.1.4.1 - Implement targets in the Environmental Management Program (EMP) for Procurement, and report annually.

(Annual)

EMP report

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/
FAB (AD) and
EMS Committee/ -

Performance Indicator
Percentage of Environmental Management Program for Procurement targets completed each year

Performance Measure
Percentage of "green" products purchased

Data Collection Method
Reports from online ordering system

1.1.4.2 - Increase purchase of "green" products.

(Annual)

Communications materials and procurement training

FAB (AD)/
FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/ -

1.1.4.3 - Promote awareness of SD considerations in the procurement process.

(Annual)

Promotional materials, tools, etc. that assist with integrating SD into the contracting process

FAB (AD)/
FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/ -

1.1.5 Annually improve electronic capabilities of internal forms and publications

1.1.5.1 - Implement Shared Travel Services Initiative (STSI) to enable travel claims to be processed electronically.

(March 31, 2007)

Shared Travel Services Initiative

FAB (FAD)/ - /-

Performance Indicator
Annual number of internal forms and publications enhanced to electronic use

Performance Measures
Paper saved through use of electronic forms, publications, and systems

Data Collection Method
Publishing and ordering reports from the Corporate Administrative Systems

1.1.5.2 - Assess existing inventory of internal forms to identify opportunities to increase electronic capability.

(March 31, 2006)

Assessment report

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)
/PAB/ -

1.1.5.3 - Convert employee time and activity record forms to electronic format with e-signature capabilities to reduce internal paper use.

(March 31, 2006)

Electronic time and activity record forms with e-signature capabilities

HRB/FAB (FAD),
SDD (SMPSD)/ -

1.1.5.4 - Review distribution practices for Interaction magazine and Agency Update newsletter.

(March 31, 2005)

Recommendations report document

PAB/ - / -

1.1.6 Reduce internal consumption of paper (printing and photocopying) by 2% per employee based on the national baseline year (2001-2002), by March 31, 2007

1.1.6.1 - Implement targets in the Environmental Management Program (EMP) for Paper, and report annually.

(Annual)

EMP report

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/
EMS Committee/ -

Performance Indicator
Percentage of Paper Environmental Management Program targets completed each year

Performance Measure
Percentage of reduction in paper consumption per employee

Data Collection Method
Paper purchases reports

1.1.6.2 - Launch CRA Paper Campaign.

(March 31, 2005)

Communication materials and activities

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/
EMS Committee/ -

1.1.6.3 - Branches to continue to make their internal documents, policies, and reports available online.

(Annual)

New electronic documents

SD Network/ - / -

1.1.6.4 - Continue to develop online learning programs and /or materials that reduce hard-copy learning packages.

(Annual)

Electronic learning programs and materials

HRB/ - / -

1.1.6.5 - Use intranet to distribute corporate audit and evaluation information and results to clients, to reduce internal paper use.

(Annual)

Electronic audit results

CAEB/ - / -

1.2.1 Annually prevent release of halocarbons into the atmosphere

1.2.1.1 - Update and maintain halocarbon inventory database.

(Annual)

Updated halocarbon inventory database

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/
EMS Committee/ -

Performance Indicator
Number of halocarbons release reports sent to Environment Canada

Performance Measure
Annual number and amount of halocarbon releases

Data Collection Method
Compliance assessments

1.2.1.2 - Report halocarbon releases to appropriate authority.

(Annual)

Halocarbon release reports

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/
EMS Committee/ -

1.2.2 Reduce the use of hazardous substances, where feasible, and properly dispose of hazardous waste, by March 31, 2007

1.2.2.1 - Use 2003 assessment results to define scope of aspect management.

(March 31, 2005)

Environmental Management Program for Solid and Hazardous Waste

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/
EMS Committee/ -

Performance Indicator
Percentage of Solid and Hazardous Waste Environmental Management Program targets completed each year

Performance Measure
Number of programs for the disposal of hazardous products

Data Collection Method
Survey and reports

1.2.2.2 - Implement targets in the Environmental Management Program (EMP) for Solid and Hazardous Waste, and report annually (hazardous waste targets).

(Annual)

EMP report

FAB (SDD-SMPSD)/
EMS Committee/ -

1.2.2.3 - Research, prepare, and promote among employees best practices for managing hazardous substances and waste.

(March 31, 2007)

Guidelines for battery recycling

FAB (SDD- SMPSD)/
- / -