Publications and resources for green procurement
Access publications and resources promoting the purchase of goods and services that reduce environmental impact and build a greener economy.
Publications
Green and clean technology procurement contributes to Canada’s environmental and socio-economic objectives.
- Economic Strategy Table: Clean Technology
- Roadmap to Net-Zero Carbon Concrete by 2050
- Clean Technology: Targeted Regulatory Review—Regulatory Roadmap
Low-carbon procurement project
To help reduce supply chain greenhouse gas emissions to net zero by 2050, Public Services and Procurement Canada has developed 3 commodity-specific methodologies and calculators. These calculators measure the carbon footprints of goods and services in 3 high-impact commodity categories:
- light-duty vehicles
- office furniture
- professional services
This initiative is funded by the Treasury Board Secretariat’s Greening Government Fund.
3 carbon footprint models and calculators
- Light-duty vehicle carbon footprint model
- Office furniture carbon footprint calculator
- Professional services carbon footprint calculator
Resources
- ENERGY STAR Canada
- Innovative Solutions Canada
- CanadaBuys
- Product search: Sustainable facilities tool (available in English only and was developed for the United States General Services Administration)