Departmental sustainable development strategy full report 2021 to 2022

FSDS target(s)

Reduce GHG emissions from federal government facilities and fleet by 40% below 2005 levels by 2030 (with an aspiration to achieve this target by 2025) and 80% below 2005 levels by 2050 (with an aspiration to be carbon neutral).

FSDS contributing action(s)

All new buildings and major building retrofits will prioritize low-carbon investments based on integrated design principles, and life-cycle and total-cost-of ownership assessments, which incorporate shadow carbon pricing.

Corresponding departmental action(s)

All new buildings will be constructed to be net-zero carbon unless a lifecycle cost-benefit analysis indicates net-zero carbon ready construction.

Starting in 2020, all newly constructed ports of entry will include infrastructure for charging stations, and a minimum of two charging stations per year will be installed in existing key locations, where feasible.

Existing buildings will undergo the following energy efficiency retrofits:

• Initiate energy performance contract (EPC) upgrades
• Replace inefficient lighting fixtures
• Implement heat recovery and recommissioning
• Complete fuel conversion from fossil fuels to non emitting sources

Starting point

13.1 KT CO2 eq

Performance indicators

Facilities:

• GHG emissions from facilities in fiscal year 2005–06 (base year) = [X] 8.402 ktCO₂e
• GHG emissions from facilities in current reporting fiscal year = [Y] ktCO₂e
• Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from facilities from fiscal year 2005-06 to current reporting fiscal year = [1-Y/X] %
• GHG emission intensity, by floor space (g CO2eq/m²)

Fleet:

• GHG emissions from fleet in fiscal year 2005-06 (base year) = [X] 4.404 ktCO₂e
• GHG emissions from fleet in current reporting fiscal year 2020-21 = [Y] ktCO₂e
• Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from fleet from fiscal year 2005-06 to current reporting fiscal year = [1-Y/X] %

Results achieved

Facilities:

• GHG emissions from facilities in fiscal year 2005–06 (base year) = [X] 8.576 ktCO2e
• GHG emissions from facilities in current reporting fiscal year = [Y] 7.264 ktCO2e
• Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from facilities from fiscal year 2005-06 to current reporting fiscal year = [1-Y/X] 15.3%
• GHG emission intensity, by floor space (g CO2eq/m²) = 49,700 gCO2eq/m²

Fleet:

• GHG emissions from fleet in fiscal year 2005-06 base year) = [X] 4.404 ktCO2e
• GHG emissions from fleet in current reporting fiscal year 2020-21 = [Y] 4.016 ktCO2e
• Percentage change in GHG emissions from fleet from fiscal year 2005-06 to current reporting fiscal year = [1-Y/X] 8.8%

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Replacing CBSA-owned facilities in poor condition with new net-zero carbon (or net-zero carbon ready) construction, in addition to implementing energy efficient retrofits at existing buildings will reduce energy consumption and lead to reduced GHG emissions from the CBSA’s facilities.

SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action).

FSDS contributing action(s)

Fleet management will be optimized including by applying telematics to collect and analyze vehicle usage data on vehicles scheduled to be replaced.

Corresponding departmental action(s)

75% of new light-duty unmodified administrative fleet vehicle purchases will be zero-emission vehicles or hybrids.

All new executive vehicle purchases will be zero-emission vehicles or hybrids.

The use of telematics analysis to right-size fleet―vehicles, vessels and aircraft―will be used.

Starting point

13.1 KT CO2 eq

Performance indicators

Facilities:

• GHG emissions from facilities in fiscal year 2005–06 (base year) = [X] 8.402 ktCO₂e
• GHG emissions from facilities in current reporting fiscal year = [Y] ktCO₂e
• Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from facilities from fiscal year 2005-06 to current reporting fiscal year = [1-Y/X] %
• GHG emission intensity, by floor space (g CO2eq/m²)

Fleet:

• GHG emissions from fleet in fiscal year 2005-06 (base year) = [X] 4.404 ktCO₂e
• GHG emissions from fleet in current reporting fiscal year 2020-21 = [Y] ktCO₂e
• Percentage (%) change in GHG emissions from fleet from fiscal year 2005-06 to current reporting fiscal year = [1-Y/X] %

Results achieved

100% of eligible^{Footnote 1} new light-duty unmodified administrative fleet vehicles purchases were ZEV or HEV.

No new executive vehicles were purchased in 2021-2022.

The CBSA currently has 100 telematics units installed in vehicles across Canada.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

As conventional vehicles are replaced over their lifetimes with zero emission or hybrid vehicles, the Agency’s fleet will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action).

FSDS target(s)

Divert at least 75% (by weight) of non-hazardous operational waste from landfills by 2030.

FSDS contributing action(s)

Other

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Track and disclose our waste diversion rates by 2022.

Starting point

No waste data is available at this time.

Performance indicators

From fiscal year 2020-21:

• Mass of non-hazardous operational waste generated in the year = [X] tonnes
• Mass of non-hazardous operational waste diverted in the year = [Y] tonnes
• Percentage (%) of non hazardous operational waste diverted = [Y/X] %

Target

75% diversion (by weight) by 2030

Results achieved

One audit was conducted in 2020-21 at the CBSA’s Pacific Highway Port of Entry.

The facility generated a combined 59,176 kg of waste and recyclables in the in 2020-2021. The diversion (from landfills) rate of the facility stands at 75.8% for 2020-2021. There is no data available for 2021-2022.

Since 2019-2020, the Agency conducted 9 waste audits. These audits allowed the Agency to complete its first steps of identifying and quantifying non-hazardous waste production across the Agency.

Moving forward in 2022-2023, the CBSA has 10 waste audits planned to allow for a better understanding of the Agency portfolio at large. Additionally, the CBSA continues to work with PSPC towards recommendations for waste reduction activities.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Tracking and disclosing our waste is the first step in identifying waste reduction opportunities. Reducing the generation of waste will help to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the production, transport and disposal of materials. Diverting waste from landfills reduces landfill gas and transport waste hauling emissions. Material recovery via recycling reduces emissions from the extraction and production of virgin materials.

SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action)

FSDS target(s)

Divert at least 75% (by weight) of plastic waste from landfills by 2030.

FSDS contributing action(s)

Other

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Eliminate the unnecessary use of single-use plastics in government operations, events and meetings.

When procuring products that contain plastics, promote the procurement of sustainable plastic products and the reduction of associated plastic packaging waste.

The CBSA will track and disclose their waste diversion rates by 2022

Starting point

No waste data is available at this time.

Performance indicators

From fiscal year 2020-21:

• Mass of plastic waste generated in the year = [X] tonnes
• Mass of plastic waste diverted in the year = [Y] tonnes
• Percentage (%) of plastic waste diverted = [Y/X] %]

Target

75% diversion (by weight) by 2030

Results achieved

One waste audit was conducted in 2020-21 at the CBSA’s Pacific Highway Port of entry:

Plastic waste makes up 13.4% of the waste sent to landfill at this site, at an estimated 1,920 kg. Audit results indicate that the current plastic waste diversion rate is 0% due to a lack of program availability at the site. The CBSA will continue to explore measures to reduce waste and improve plastic waste diversion in the coming years.

In 2020-2021, the Single-Use Plastic Policy was in its early stages of development. The CBSA is set to complete the final draft of this policy in 2021-2022.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Tracking and disclosing our waste is the first step in identifying waste reduction opportunities. Reducing the generation of plastic waste will help to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the production, transport and disposal of materials. Diverting waste from landfills reduces landfill gas and transport waste hauling emissions. Material recovery via recycling reduces emissions from the extraction and production of virgin materials.

SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action)

FSDS target(s)

Divert at least 90% (by weight) of all construction and demolition waste from landfills (striving to achieve 100% by 2030).

FSDS contributing action(s)

Other

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Track and disclose our waste diversion rates by 2022.

Starting point

No waste data is available at this time.

Performance indicators

From fiscal year 2020-21:

• Mass of construction and demolition waste generated in the year = [X] tonnes
• Mass of construction and demolition waste diverted in the year = [Y] tonnes
• Percentage (%) of construction and demolition waste diverted = [Y/X] %

Target

90% diversion (by weight) by 2030

Results achieved

The CBSA is exploring options to integrate this priority into all construction projects through the CBSA Port of Entry (POE) Design Standards & Guidelines and requests for proposals. No firm data is available at this time.

The Agency has ensured that 90% construction and demolition waste is diverted from demolition and construction projects such as the LBCP through the implementation of a clause for diversion of construction waste from landfills included in the IAR (Section E).

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Tracking and disclosing our waste is the first step in identifying waste reduction opportunities. Reducing the generation of waste will help to reduce Scope 3 emissions from the production, transport and disposal of materials. Diverting waste from landfills reduces landfill gas and transport waste hauling emissions. Material recovery via recycling reduces emissions from the extraction and production of virgin materials.

SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action)

FSDS target(s)

Track and disclose our potable water consumption and waste diversion rates by 2022.

FSDS contributing action(s)

Other

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Reduce water consumption and the demand on municipal water systems at CBSA-owned facilities, by using best-in-class water-use practices in new construction and major renovations, as well as designing all new buildings to effectively manage storm water.

Starting point

Percentage of CBSA-owned facilities on municipal water systems with water meters installed as of 2020.

Performance indicator

Percentage of CBSA-owned facilities on municipal water systems with water meters installed.

Target

Track and disclose potable water consumption at 75% of CBSA-owned facilities on municipal water systems by 2022.

Results achieved

In 2021-2022, out of 32 custodial facilities on municipal water supply, the CBSA installed 19 water meters at 59.3%. The Agency remains confident that it will meet its DSDS commitments by 2023.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Reducing the CBSA’s water consumption will support water conservation and lower demands on municipal water systems.

SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

FSDS target(s)

The CBSA’s administrative fleet will be comprised of at least 80% zero-emission vehicles by 2030.

FSDS contributing action(s)

Fleet management will be optimized including by applying telematics to collect and analyze vehicle usage data on vehicles scheduled to be replaced.

Corresponding departmental action(s)

75% of new light-duty unmodified administrative fleet vehicle purchases will be zero-emission vehicles or hybrids.

All new executive vehicle purchases will be zero-emission vehicles or hybrids.

The use of telematics analysis to right-size fleet―vehicles, vessels and aircraft―will be used.

Starting point

75%

Performance indicators

• Total number of vehicles in administrative fleet – cat 3&4
• Percentage of annual administrative fleet purchases that are ZEV or hybrid
• Percentage of ZEV in administrative fleet
• Executive vehicle ZEV or hybrid purchases
• Number of vehicles logged via telematics

Target

75%

Results achieved

• The total number of vehicles in the administrative fleet is 1160. Out of the 1,160 vehicles, 278 are category 3: specialty vehicles standards & 4: general administrative vehicles
• Percentage of annual administrative fleet purchases that are ZEV or hybrid: 76%
  • 100% of eligible^{Footnote 1} new light-duty administrative fleet vehicles purchases were ZEV or HEV
• Percentage of ZEV in administrative fleet: 1%
  • 1160 vehicles including 12 ZEVs
• Percentage of ZEVs in the light duty fleet (cat. 1 to 4): 1%
  • 1113 vehicles, including 12 ZEVs
• Executive vehicle ZEV or hybrid purchases: 0
• Number of vehicles logged via telematics: 100

In 2021-2022, the CBSA purchased 66 new vehicles: 36 hybrid and 1 ZEV (zero emission vehicles: electric or plug-in hybrids).

For 2021-2022, the Agency is developing a National Fleet Investment Plan and will be seeking additional investments for the purchase of zero-emission vehicles to meet the 2030 targets.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

As conventional vehicles are replaced over their lifetimes with zero emissions or hybrid vehicles, the Agency’s fleet will reduce its greenhouse gas emissions.

SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action)

FSDS target(s)

Departments have developed measures to reduce climate change risks to assets, services and operations by 2022.

FSDS contributing action(s)

Increase training and support on assessing climate change impacts, undertaking climate change risk assessments and developing adaptation actions to public service employees, and facilitate sharing of best practices and lessons learned.

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Undertake an agency-wide climate change risk assessment to understand the wide range of climate change impacts that could potentially affect CBSA assets, services and operations across the country.

Starting point

New initiative as of 2020-2021

Performance indicators

• Departmental climate risk assessment completed
• Measures developed to reduce climate change risks to assets, services and operations

Target

Complete climate change risk assessment by 2023

Results achieved

The CBSA has begun taking important steps towards developing resilience to the changing climate in 2020-2021, including the completion of a high-level risk assessment of key facilities in support of the CBSA’s land border modernization efforts.

The CBSA also began preparations in 2020-2021 to conduct larger-scale climate change risk assessments of the CBSA’s assets, services and operations in anticipation of the federal Standing Offer on Sustainability, Climate Mitigation and Energy, and Climate Change Adaptation. The assessments will be conducted over the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Factoring climate variability and change into policy, programs, and operations is one of the most important ways to adapt to a changing climate and ensure long-term resilience.

SDG 13 (Climate Action)

FSDS contributing action(s)

By 2021, adopt climate-resilient building codes being developed by National Research Council Canada.

Corresponding departmental action(s)

All major real property projects will integrate climate change adaptation into the design, construction and operation aspects.

Starting point

0 new buildings have been built in 2019-2020.

Performance indicators

Percentage of buildings constructed in the reporting year that conform to the NRC climate-resilient building codes

Target

100%

Results achieved

The climate-resilient building codes have not yet been published by National Research Council Canada. The CBSA will integrate these codes into its design, construction and operational aspects once they are available.

The CBSA has implemented resiliency measures into the design of the land border crossing project (LBCP). The CBSA will integrate mitigation measures following the Portfolio-wide Climate Resiliency report.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

All major real property projects will integrate climate change adaptation into the design, construction and operation aspects.

FSDS target(s)

Use 100% clean electricity by 2025.

FSDS contributing action(s)

Other

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Procure 100% of all electricity at CBSA’s custodial ports of entry and training facilities from clean electricity sources by 2025. Purchase megawatt hours of renewable electricity equivalent to that produced by the high-carbon portion of the electricity grid in regions with carbon emitting electricity generation.

Starting point

86%

Performance indicators

From fiscal year 2020-21:

• [Electricity consumption in the year = [X] kWh
• Electricity consumption from non-emitting sources (including renewable energy certificates) in the year = [Y] kWh
• Percentage (%) of clean electricity = [Y/X] %]

Target

100%

Results achieved

From fiscal year 2020-2021, the CBSA’s electricity consumption was 35,200,242 kWh.

The electricity consumption from non-emitting sources (including renewable energy certificates) was 30,196,054 kWh.

As of March 2022, the percentage of clean electricity at CBSA’s custodial ports of entry and training facilities is 85.8%.

The CBSA signed a Service Level Agreement (SLA) with PSPC for clean electricity, which will allow the CBSA to meet its 100% clean electricity commitment through Renewable Energy Certificates and Power Purchase Agreements by 2025.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

The use of clean electricity eliminates GHG emissions in jurisdictions where electricity generation is not from clean renewable sources. Renewable Energy Certificates are purchased to offset carbon grid emissions and support the use of renewable energy sources having low environmental impacts, such as wind, solar, water, and biomass.

SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 13 (Climate Action)

FSDS target(s)

Actions supporting the Goal: Greening Government

FSDS contributing action(s)

Minimize embodied carbon and the use of harmful materials in construction and renovation.

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Specification of low embodied carbon materials in construction and construction contracts.

Starting point

New initiative as of 2020-2021

Performance indicators

Percentage of major construction projects in which embodied carbon in building materials was minimized.

Target

By 2023, 100% of construction contracts will include specification of low embodied carbon materials.

Results achieved

Embodied carbon considerations have been included in the CBSA port of entry (POE) design standards & guidelines. Work is in progress to reflect this priority into all construction projects. In 2021, Embodied Carbon requirements were incorporated into the investment analysis report (IAR) process.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

The use of low embodied carbon materials expands the market and encourages industries to adopt low carbon extraction, production and disposal practices. This will reduce Scope 3 emissions and other harmful environmental impacts.

SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action)

FSDS contributing action(s)

Support for green procurement will be strengthened by including guidance, and tools and training for public service employees.

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Ensure specialists in procurement have the necessary training and awareness to support green procurement.

Develop an onboarding package on a green procurement for all new procurement officers and functional authorities.

Starting in 2020, require all managers to complete the Canada School of Public Service course on Green Procurement as part of mandatory financial delegation authority training.

Starting point

50%

Performance indicators

Percentage of specialists in procurement who have completed training on green procurement

Target

80%

Results achieved

The current percentage of specialists in procurement who have completed training on green procurement is 66%.

The Agency is implementing a new delegation process built on the newly signed Delegation of Financial Signing Authority Matrix and Notes. The new process will help enforce training requirements, like Green Procurement. The process will align the process to obtain a procurement delegation with the one for financial authorities.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Green procurement incorporates environmental considerations into purchasing decisions and is expected to motivate suppliers to reduce the environmental impacts of their goods, services and supply chain.

SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action)

FSDS contributing action(s)

Departments will use environmental criteria to reduce the environmental impact and ensure best value in government procurement decisions.

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Reduce the use of physical paperwork by means of optimizing the number of forms used, as well as increase the digitization of paper-based processes.

Starting point

As of 2019-2020, the CBSA uses 642 different forms, of which, 208 are hard copies.

Performance indicators

Percentage reduction in the amount of physical paper forms

Target

10% reduction by 2023

Results achieved

The CBSA reduced the amount of paper forms by 25% by converting them into electronic format.

The remaining 156 cannot be converted at this time as they are necessary for program delivery.

As of 2021-2022 the CBSA has increased the number of electronic forms. Additionally, approximately 40% of the number of forms distributed to clients have reduced due to COVID-19. The amount of paper forms has not increased.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Digitization and optimization of operational forms will reduce paper consumption.

SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Ensure that all new installations of closed circuit television (CCTV) technologies in CBSA-operated facilities are energy efficient.

Starting point

0 new installations in 2019-2020

Performance indicators

Number of sites with energy efficient CCTV technology installed

Target

New installations in 25 facilities by 2025

Results achieved

New energy efficient CCTV technology was installed at 36 facilities in the 2021-2022 fiscal year.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Energy efficient systems will reduce energy consumption in facilities.

SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action)

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Purchase laptops for employees in lieu of traditional desktop computers where feasible.

Starting point

34%

Performance indicators

Percentage of employees with a work laptop

Target

65% of employees will have a work laptop by 2023.

Results achieved

As of March 31, 2021, the CBSA has deployed laptops to 68% of employees now utilizing laptops as their primary device.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

By providing laptops to employees rather than desktops, the CBSA will contribute to reducing its energy consumption and greenhouse gas emissions. This will enable employees to bring laptops to meetings and reduce printing, as well as reduce scope 3 emissions when employees choose to work from home.

SDG 7 (Affordable and Clean Energy), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action)

FSDS contributing action(s)

Other

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Encourage employees to adopt sustainable work place practices and engage in greener initiatives through green teams, education and awareness.

Starting point

Development of an employee mobilization strategy in 2019-2020

Performance indicators

• National engagement through the creation of green teams and green initiatives
• Implementation of a zero waste meeting and event policy

Target

Widespread implementation of employee mobilization

Results achieved

The Green Employee Mobilization Strategy is currently being updated by the CBSA. It is the objective of the Agency to have the strategy reflect the transition to a hybrid work model in the context of the COVID-19 pandemic.

During fiscal year 2021-2022, the CBSA’s Environmental Operations collaborated with the Agency’s Strategic Policy Branch and the National Real Property and Accommodations Directorate in order to increase outreach through various articles touching on the sustainability programs at the CBSA, and encouraging staff to lower their carbon footprint where possible.

The CBSA has been continuously participating in the Green Employee Mobilization Network work groups, held by the Centre for Greening Government. The Agency has also been collaborating with Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) and Public Services and Procurement Canada (PSPC) in order to develop programs such as embodied carbons and climate change risk assessments.

In 2020-2021, the plastic policy was in its early stages of development. The CBSA is set to complete the final draft of the plastics policy in 2021-2022.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Employee mobilization supports the FSDS targets of waste and energy reduction through employee engagement and behavioural change towards workplace activities.

SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 13 (Climate Action)

FSDS target(s)

Actions supporting the goal: healthy wildlife populations

FSDS contributing action(s)

Healthy wildlife populations

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Develop and deliver a training module to border service officers regarding aquatic watercraft inspections to intercept invasive aquatic species at the border.

Starting point

New initiative as of 2020

Performance indicators

Progress on development and implementation

Target

Full implementation by May 2020

Results achieved

The training course was developed and made mandatory for all border services officers (BSOs) as of October 2020. 77.3% active employees have completed the training as of March 2022.

In addition, the CBSA has produced bilingual pamphlets and posters to inform and educate travellers who are towing a vessel about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

FSDS: Intercepting invasive and prohibited species at the border will protect Canadian biodiversity as well as ensure ecosystems can continue to function and provide the services we depend on. In developing and delivering this training module, border services officers will be able to better detect and intercept invasive aquatic species at the border.

SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 15 (Life on Land)

FSDS target(s)

Actions supporting the goal: sustainable food

FSDS contributing action(s)

Sustainable food

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Develop and deliver a training module to border service officers regarding aquatic watercraft inspections to intercept invasive aquatic species at the border.

Starting point

New initiative as of 2020-2021

Performance indicators

Progress on development and implementation

Target

Full implementation by May 2020

Results achieved

The training course was developed and made mandatory for all border services officers (BSOs) as of October 2020. 77.3% active employees have completed the training as of March 2022.

In addition, the CBSA has produced bilingual pamphlets and posters to inform and educate travellers who are towing a vessel about Aquatic Invasive Species (AIS).

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

FSDS: Intercepting invasive and prohibited species at the border will protect Canada’s environment and ensure food systems continue to feed Canadians and create jobs over the long term. In developing and delivering this training module, border services officers will be able to better detect and intercept invasive aquatic species at the border.

SDG 2 (Zero Hunger), SDG 12 (responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 14 (Life Below Water), SDG 15 (Life on Land)

FSDS target(s)

Actions supporting the goal: safe and healthy communities

FSDS contributing action(s)

Demonstrate leadership on assessing and remediating contaminated sites.

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Continue to identify, remediate and monitor contaminated sites at all CBSA-owned facilities to prevent negative environmental impacts.

Starting point

$135,000 spent in 2019-2020

Performance indicators

Funding spent to date on identification, remediation and monitoring of any contaminated sites within the CBSA’s portfolio

Target

$1.5M in funding by 2025

Results achieved

In 2021-2022, the CBSA spent $535K towards assessment and remediating its contaminated sites.

In 2021-2022, four sites were being remediated, one site was fully closed, and one site was undergoing assessment.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Managing harmful substances, as well as assessing and remediating contaminated sites, protects human health and the environment, and benefits Canada’s economy.

SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), SDG 9 (Industry, Innovation and Infrastructure), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities)

FSDS contributing action(s)

Safe and healthy communities

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Continue to monitor storage tank compliance through audits and correct deficiencies in all CBSA-owned facilities in accordance with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act – Storage Tank Systems for Petroleum Products and Allied Petroleum Products Regulations.

Starting point

80%

Performance indicators

Percentage of storage tanks with an audit completed

Target

100% of storage tanks with an audit completed by 2023

Results achieved

Eight audits were completed for storage tank compliance in the 2021-2022 fiscal year, bringing the CBSA to a total of 95% of storage tanks assessed. The CBSA has implemented 7 corrective actions for 2021-2022, and has 8 corrective actions planned for 2022-2023, as well as completed the plans & specs for 11 storage tanks which will be replaced this fiscal year.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Managing harmful substances protect human health and the environment, and benefits Canada’s economy.

SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Continue to ensure compliance with Health Canada’s Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality through the National Potable Water Monitoring Program by means of regular sampling and corrective actions where assessments deem it necessary.

Starting point

Currently, the CBSA has 58 drinking water advisories that were reported for 2019.

Performance indicators

The amount of drinking water advisories removed

Target

The removal of 8 drinking water advisories by 2023

Results achieved

This target has been reached by the CBSA. In total, the Agency has removed 38 drinking water advisories. In 2020-2021, 28 drinking water advisories were removed and in 2021-2022, 10 drinking water advisories were removed.

In 2020-2021, the CBSA also completed 16 sanitary surveys, 24 corrective actions and 11 follow-ups on monitoring events.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Providing clean drinking water in all CBSA-owned facilities ensures the health and safety of all CBSA employees.

SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Reduce risk of employee and public exposure to radon gas through continued monitoring and remediation as per Health Canada guidelines.

Starting point

40%

Performance indicators

Percentage of facilities tested for radon

Target

By 2023, test 80% of all CBSA facilities for the presence of radon

Results achieved

As of 2022, 40% of the CBSA facilities have been tested for radon, including 97% for custodial sites, 16% for leased sites and 15% for legislated sites. The CBSA remains confident that its DSDS commitments will be met.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Managing harmful substances protects human health and the environment, and benefits Canada’s economy.

SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Track halocarbon containing equipment in all CBSA-owned facilities and take measures to reduce environmental impacts in accordance with the Federal Halocarbon Regulations.

Starting point

0% verification

Performance indicators

Percentage of inventory verified by auditing each halocarbon containing equipment currently listed, and adding or removing entries as necessary.

Target

100% inventory verification by 2023

Results achieved

As of March 31, 2021, the CBSA has collected 40% of its inventory of halocarbon containing equipment.

The Agency continues towards the auditing of halocarbon containing equipment and remains confident that its DSDS commitments will be met.

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Managing harmful substances protects human health and the environment, and benefits Canada’s economy.

SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production), SDG 15 (Life on Land)

Corresponding departmental action(s)

Continue to monitor and manage the presence of asbestos in any CBSA-owned facilities in abidance with the Canadian Environmental Protection Act.

Starting point

New initiative as of 2020

Performance indicators

Actions achieved to date

Target

In order to increase transparency, the CBSA will develop a communications platform to increase educational awareness of all employees working in facilities with asbestos present.

Results achieved

All 72 of the CBSA’s facilities with asbestos present have asbestos management plans (AMPs) in place.

During the 2021-2022 fiscal year, an asbestos communications plan was launched for employee education on custodial buildings.

The target has been achieved. Next steps include proactive remediation and abatement of Asbestos Containing Materials (ACM).

Contribution by each departmental result to the FSDS goal and target

Managing harmful substances protects human health and the environment, and benefits Canada’s economy.

SDG 3 (Good Health and Wellbeing), SDG 11 (Sustainable Cities and Communities), SDG 12 (Responsible Consumption and Production)