Canada Revenue Agency Departmental Performance Report 2014-15
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Canada Revenue Agency Departmental Performance Report 2014-15
CRA Sustainable Development Strategy
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, the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA) supports FSDS through the activities in this supplementary information table.
This CRA Sustainable Development Strategy presents the results for Theme IV – Shrinking the Environmental Footprint – Beginning with Government.
Theme IV: Targets and Implementation Strategies
Greenhouse Gas Emissions and Energy
Reducing greenhouse gas emissions
The Government of Canada will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its buildings and fleets by 17% below 2005 levels by 2020.
CRA target
By 2020, the CRA will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from its fleets by at least 17% relative to 2005-06 levels.
Performance measurement
| Performance Indicator | Targeted Performance Level |
|---|---|
| Updated greenhouse gas (GHG) reduction implementation plan in place by March 31, 2015 | Completed March 31, 2015 |
| GHG emissions (kt CO2 equivalent) in fiscal year 2005-06 | 403 tonnes |
| GHG emissions (kt CO2 equivalent) in fiscal year 2014-15, not accounting for renewable power emission credits, if applicable | 261 tonnes |
| Renewable power emission credits applied in fiscal year 2014-15 (kt CO2 equivalent) | 0 |
| Percentage change in GHG emissions from fiscal year 2005-06 to fiscal year 2014-15, including renewable power emission credits, if applicable | -35.2% |
| Adjustments made to base-year GHG emissions | No |
Waste and Asset Management
Green procurement
As of April 1, 2014, the Government of Canada will continue to embed environmental considerations into public procurement, in accordance with the federal Policy on Green Procurement.
CRA target
As of April 1, 2014, the CRA will continue to embed environmental considerations into Crown procurement.
Performance measurement
| Performance Indicator | Targeted Performance Level |
|---|---|
| Departmental approach to further implement the Policy on Green Procurement in place as of April 1, 2014 | Completed April 1, 2014 |
| Number and percentage of procurement and materiel management specialists who completed the Canada School of Public Service Green Procurement course (C215) or equivalent in fiscal year 2014-15 | 47 of 47 specialists (100%) |
| 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 2014-15 | 7 of 7 managers and functional heads of procurement (100%) |
CRA green procurement target (1 of 3)
By March 31, 2017, 90% of vehicles purchased are the right size for operational needs and are the most fuel-efficient vehicle in their class available at the time of purchase.
| Performance Indicator | Targeted Performance Level |
|---|---|
| Number and percentage of vehicles purchased that meet the requirements in the given fiscal year | 7 of 7 in-scope vehicles (100%) |
CRA green procurement target (2 of 3)
By 2021, the CRA will reduce greenhouse gas emissions from business-related air travel by at least 25% relative to 2008-09 levels.
| Performance Indicator | Targeted Performance Level |
|---|---|
| GHG emissions (CO2 equivalent) in fiscal year 2008-09 | 11,572 tonnes |
| Emissions associated with business-related air travel (CO2 equivalent) in the given fiscal year | Results unavailable for 2014-15 due to an issue with the external report provider |
| Percentage change in GHG emissions from fiscal year 2008-09 to the current fiscal year | Results unavailable |
| Implementation Strategy Element | Targeted Performance Level |
|---|---|
| Improve sustainable business travel | Achieved |
CRA green procurement target (3 of 3)
By March 31, 2017, 90% of copy paper, publications, and envelopes purchased will contain at least 30% recycled content paper that is certified to a recognized environmental standard to reduce the environmental impact of its production.
| Performance Indicator | Targeted Performance Level |
|---|---|
| Percentage of copy paper, publications, and envelopes purchased that meet the requirements in the given fiscal year | Above 90% |
| Implementation Strategy Element | Targeted Performance Level |
|---|---|
| Leverage common-use procurement instruments where available and feasible | Achieved |
Sustainable Workplace Operations
As of April 1, 2015, the Government of Canada will update and adopt policies and practices to improve the sustainability of its workplace operations.
CRA target
As of April 1, 2014, the CRA will continue to update and adopt policies and practices to improve the sustainability of its workplace operations.
Performance measurement
| Performance Indicator | Targeted Performance Level |
|---|---|
| An approach to improve the sustainability of CRA workplace operations in place by March 31, 2015 | Completed April 1, 2014 |
| Implementation Strategy Element | Targeted Performance Level |
|---|---|
| Engage employees in greening government operations | Achieved |
| Integrate environmental considerations into corporate policies, processes, and practices in accordance with departmental refresh cycles | Achieved |
| Maintain or improve existing approaches to sustainable workplace practices (printer ratios, paper usage, and green meetings) | Achieved |
| Minimize the ratio of information technology assets per employee | Achieved |
| Select and operate IT and office equipment to reduce energy consumption and material usage | Achieved |
| Dispose of e-waste in an environmentally sound and secure manner Achieved | Achieved |
| Reuse or recycle workplace materiel and assets in an environmentally sound and secure manner | Achieved |
| Minimize all non-hazardous solid waste generated and use service offerings to maximize the diversion of waste | Achieved |
| Increase the population density in office buildings and the use of space in special purpose buildings | Achieved |
Greening Services to Clients
By March 31, 2015, departments will establish SMART (Specific, Measurable, Achievable, Relevant, and Time-bound) targets to reduce the environmental impact of their services to clients.
CRA target
As of April 1, 2014, the CRA will continue to take action to develop and enhance e-service options to reduce the environmental impacts of its services to clients, taxpayers, and benefit recipients.
Performance measurement
| Performance Indicator | Targeted Performance Level |
|---|---|
| An approach to further greening of services to clients, taxpayers, and benefit recipients is in place by March 31, 2015 | Completed April 1, 2014 |
Additional CRA Sustainable Development Activities and Initiatives
Reducing CRA's footprint
The CRA continued to optimise its office accommodations—one of the Agency's larger expenditures—through the implementation of Workplace 2.0 and other space saving initiatives while meeting employee needs. During the 2014-15 fiscal year, the CRA reduced its occupied space by 5.4% (or nearly 50,000 m2) of the total space occupied by the Agency.
Sustainable Development Management System
The CRA monitors and manages progress on its sustainable development strategy by implementing the activities in its sustainable development national action plan. The heads of planning in each branch report semi-annually on the implementation of their SD activities, and the SD Centre of Expertise produces a summary progress report for all of the CRA's SD activities at the end of each fiscal year. The SD activities are comparable to FSDS implementation strategies. Implementing the CRA's SD activities leads to achieving its SD targets and represents its contribution to the related FSDS targets.
Strategic Environmental Assessment
During the 2014-15 reporting cycle, the CRA considered the environmental effects of initiatives subject to the Cabinet Directive on the Environmental Assessment of Policy, Plan and Program Proposals as part of its decision-making processes. As the CRA did not develop any initiatives that needed a strategic environmental assessment, it did not produce any related public statements.
- Date modified:
- 2016-01-25