Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) is seeking to collaborate with suppliers to pilot the development of a public, searchable Green Products Database that will facilitate the procurement of environmentally preferable and clean technology products across federal departments and agencies.
PSPC, in collaboration with Circular Innovation Council (CIC) will gather 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 green and circular products and services. The Green Public Procurement Tool 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 Green Products 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 an information session and demonstration of the Green Products Database on September 24th. A recording of the session is available here. The slide deck used during the info session is available here.
PSPC is seeking the input of a broad range of organizations on the customization of the Green Products Database, 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 |
Cleaning Products | Jan/Feb 2025 | ||
Lighting | Lighting and Ceiling Fans (e.g., Light Bulbs, Fixtures, Horticulture Lighting) | Jan/Feb 2025 | |
HVAC | HVAC (e.g, Air Conditioning, Heat Pumps, Water Heaters) | Jan/Feb 2025 | |
Plumbing | Plumbing Systems (e.g., Faucets, Toilets, Shower heads, Accessories) | Jan/Feb 2025 |
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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