
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking to collaborate with suppliers and other stakeholders to pilot the development of a publicly available, searchable Green Products Database. This Green Public Procurement Tool (GPPT) will facilitate the procurement of environmentally preferable and clean technology products by PSPC and its client departments, as well as by any interested user.
PSPC, in collaboration with the Circular Innovation Council (CIC) is gathering supplier and stakeholder input on existing eco-labelling programs, standards, and third-party verified data sources for each of the product categories identified below. Consultation registration links are included below.
To address the climate change in Canada, it is critical to invest in more sustainable and circular approaches. Simplifying informed purchasing decisions will accelerate demand for environmentally preferable circular products and technologies. The GPPT pilot is a step by the Government of Canada to leverage its purchasing power to deliver on its environmental and economic objectives. CIC is pleased to be supporting PSPC in this endeavor.
The database will enable procurement professionals and their clients to make informed purchasing decisions on environmentally preferable and clean technology products. This is achieved by:
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) hosted a general information session and demonstration of the GPPT initiative and database on September 24, 2024. A recording of the session is available here. The slide deck used during the info session is available here. A list of questions that were asked during the session, and their respective answers link to here.
Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is hosting a second general virtual information session and demonstration of the GPPT on February 4th from 1-2pm. Register here for the next Information Session.
PSPC is seeking the input of a broad range of organizations on the customization of the GPPT, including but not limited to: product manufacturers, suppliers and prospective suppliers to the Government of Canada, Indigenous associations and suppliers, industry and business associations, sustainability and subject matter experts, and provincial and municipal sustainability and procurement leaders.
There are several ways to provide input, including:
Benefits of participating include:
We encourage a staff member managing sustainability or procurement for your organization to participate in the consultation session where possible.
Product Category | Subcategories | Consultation Dates | REGISTER NOW |
Office Furniture | Building Furnishings (e.g., Office Seating (Rotary, Office and Side) (chairs), Cat 1 to 6 Office Furniture: Panels, Tables, Cabinets, lighting, Collaborative furniture) | October 9, 2024 1pm – 2:30pm | View the slide deck here |
Office Supplies and Packaging | Office Supplies and Packaging (e.g, Office Supplies, Office Paper, Envelopes, Flat Printing, Packaging, Paper, Shipping, Packing Supplies) | October 10, 2024 2pm – 3:30pm | View the slide deck here |
IT Goods | Office Electronics | October 21, 2024 1pm – 2:30pm | View the slide deck here |
Flooring | Carpet, tiles, hardwood | October 22, 2024 1pm – 2:30pm | View the slide deck here |
Finishes | Building Finishes (e.g., Paints & Coatings, Ceilings, Grids & Trim) | October 23, 2024 1pm – 2:30pm | View the slide deck here |
Building Construction | Cement & Concrete, Sealants, Adhesives, Insulation | October 24, 2024 2pm – 3:30pm | View the slide deck here |
Doors and Windows | Curtain wall assemblies, entrances and store fronts, glazing, hardware | October 24, 2024 2pm – 3:30pm | View the slide deck here |
Information Session | February 4th, 2024 1 pm-2pm | View the slide deck here | |
Cleaning Products | e.g., Glass Cleaners, Floor Cleaners, Hand Cleaners, General Purpose | February 12, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | View the slide deck here |
Lighting | Lighting and Ceiling Fans (e.g., Light Bulbs, Fixtures, Horticulture Lighting) | February 18, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | View the slide deck here |
Plumbing & HVAC | Plumbing Systems (e.g., Faucets, Toilets, Shower heads, Accessories) HVAC (e.g, Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, Water Heaters) | February 26, 2025, 1:00 PM – 2:30 PM | Registration Link |
If you have any questions about consultation, or would like to discuss a targeted consultation session with your association, please contact:
Katie Motta, Director, Circular Procurement
[email protected]
For any questions on the Green Product Database, please contact:
Francine Berry, Environmental Analyst,
Public Services and Procurement Canada
spac.paachatsecologiques-apgreenprocurement.pspc@tpsgc-pwgsc.gc.ca
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