2011–12 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy

Given the interplay between environmental and economic policy objectives, Industry Canada is well positioned to contribute to the achievement of the environmental goals and targets of the federal government, as set out in the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (FSDS), It does so by supporting Canadian industry efforts to leverage sustainability opportunities for greater competitiveness.

This, together with the department’s Report on Plans and Priorities constitutes Industry Canada’s 2011-12 departmental sustainable development strategy (DSDS). It specifies the department’s contribution to the FSDS and its commitments towards sustainable development.

Table of Contents

1. Industry Canada Sustainable Development Vision

2. Industry Canada Sustainable Development Practices

• 2.1 Sustainable Development and Decision Making
  
• 2.1.1 Sustainable Development Management System
  
• 2.1.2 Sustainable Development Performance Reporting
  
• 2.1.3 Multicriteria Decision-Making Tools
  
• 2.1.4 Participation in Interdepartmental Committees
  
• 2.2 Strategic Environmental Assessment Process
  

3. Industry Canada’s Contribution to Themes I to III of the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy

4. Industry Canada’s Complementary Sustainable Development Activities

5. Industry Canada’s Contribution to Theme IV of the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy

• 5.1 Green Building Targets
• 5.2 Greenhouse Gas Emissions Target
• 5.3 Surplus Electronic and Electrical Equipment Target
• 5.4 Printing Unit Reduction Target
• 5.5 Paper Consumption Target
• 5.6 Green Meetings Target
• 5.7 Green Procurement Targets

6. Federal Sustainable Development Strategy

2011-2012 Departmental Sustainable Development Strategy (PDF - 154 KB - 33 pages)

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