Green Procurement

Green Procurement is the integration of environmental performance considerations into the procurement decision-making process.

As a common service provider of procurement services, PWGSC's Acquisitions Branch supports Federal Departments and Agencies in meeting their green procurement targets mainly through the development of consolidated procurement instruments, which include environmental considerations and enable Departments and Agencies to purchase more environmentally preferable goods and services.

Set within the Acquisitions Branch of PWGSC, the Green Procurement Team of the Procurement Renewal Office has the mandate to coordinate and support the implementation of the Policy on Green Procurement within Acquisitions Branch (AB).

Tools

These are sources of information that will help you identify available green products and services or define your requirements in terms of environmental considerations.

• Green Goods and Services
• Green Procurement Plans and Guide to Completion
• Green Language Repertoire
• Green Procurement page on GC Pedia (accessible to federal government employees only):
  • Webinars
  • PowerPoint Presentations
  • Step by Steps: How to buy Green Goods and Services
• Policy on Green Procurement: Tips and Tools for Suppliers

Resources

These are sources of information that will help you understand green procurement and the associated requirements.

• Green Procurement Online Course C215
• Guideline for Greening Services Procurement

Links

• Buyandsell.gc.ca
• Office of Greening Government Operations (OGGO)
• Environment Canada
• Natural Resources Canada
• Energy Star of Canada

For information on Acquisitions Branch's Green Procurement Team, please contact:
AchatsEcologiques.GreenProcurement@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca