OTTAWA, June 7, 2018 /CNW/ – In 2017, the Greening Government Strategy set an ambitious target to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) from federal operations by 80% by 2050 to achieve Canada’s goals for environmental and sustainable development.
To deliver on the Greening Government Strategy, Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC), in collaboration with the Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat, issued today a request for proposal for the development of a roadmap that will lay out the vision and plan to green all federal properties in the National Capital Region.
The roadmap’s measures could subsequently be applied to all government-owned and leased buildings, and properties, Canada-wide.
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“Greener practices have environmental, economic and social benefits for all Canadians, including improved air and water quality, and reduced operating costs. This is why our government is taking a broader look at its approaches and activities to be a leader in designing better and more sustainable government buildings.”
The Honourable Carla Qualtrough
Minister of Public Services and Procurement
“We’re building a cleaner, more innovative economy that reduces emissions and protects our environment while providing good, middle-class jobs. If we’re asking Canadians to partner with us to address climate change, then it’s only natural that we lead by example. This roadmap will help the government reduce GHG from its operations and make our buildings more sustainable and more resilient to climate change.”
The Honourable Scott Brison
President of the Treasury Board
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