Goal 1: To facilitate the integration of sustainable development into the business practices of SMEs in Western Canada through our network partners.

Objective 1.1: To provide our network partners and Western SMEs with information on the practical application of sustainable development.

Action Plan 1.1

• Develop an outline for the sustainable development information package, include learning outcomes and tracking process, decide on media to use (Web, presentations, orientation sessions, etc.)

• Develop a sustainable development information package that can be modified to meet the needs of the target audience(s) and customize to needs of WCSBN and SME delivery.

• Provide and promote access to sustainable development info package to WCBSN members and SMEs.

• Document the number of WCBSN members who have received the sustainable development info package.

• Survey 100% of WCBSN members to determine use of package.

Goal 2: To integrate sustainable development into the programs, services and activities that we deliver directly and in partnership.

Objective 2.1: To support projects that promote sustainable development principles, practices and technologies, directly or in partnership with others.

Action Plan 2.1

Discuss and recommend a process for assessing projects to determine if their outcomes support sustainable development in Western Canada.

• Integrate this process into the current process for assessing projects.

• Identify sustainable development projects, programs and processes in which WD is collaborating with others (federal and provincial departments, ministries and agencies; NGOs; etc.)

• Cooperate with federal departments, other levels of government and not-for-profit groups (e.g. Pembina Institute) to achieve Climate Change goals under the Federal House in Order initiative.

Action Plan 2.2

• Implement the application of SEA for all new program and policy initiatives.

• Monitor the number of new programs assessed under the modified SEA process.

Goal 3: To foster a sustainable development culture within WD.

Objective 3.1: To make employees aware of the SDS and the objectives and targets.

• Modify the sustainable development info package developed in support of objective 1.1 to create a sustainable development employee orientation package.

• Deliver sustainable development orientation package to employees in a voluntary training session.

• Conduct a training needs analysis.

Objective 3.2: To communicate progress on the WD SDS to employees on a regular basis.

• Track sustainable development best practices and case studies using the Business Excellence and Success Testimonials (BEST) book and other sources.

• Develop and distribute an annual SDS report for WD using the BEST book and measurement data collected.

Objective 3.3: To encourage the 3Rs (reduce, reuse, recycle) and implement recycling programs in WD facilities.

• Develop and implement a waste reduction action plan.

• In conjunction with PWGSC, where practical, establish a system for collection and management of data on solid waste generation and recycling at WD facilities.

Objective 3.4: To increase green procurement within WD.

• Train staff in green procurement.

• Review contracts and develop green clauses that can be integrated into one or more of the contractual agreements.

• Investigate the possibility of marking green purchases in corporate purchasing system.

• If successful with above, attempt to measure green purchases as a percentage of total purchases. Use information to develop SDS 2003 targets.

Objective 3.5: To increase energy conservation in WD facilities.

• Educate staff with procurement responsibilities on selection of energy-efficient models.

• Provide all employees with energy consumption awareness training.

• Arrange with PWGSC, where practical, to receive data on energy consumption to monitor consumption.

• Cooperate with PWGSC, where practical, to achieve the conservation of energy in facilities occupied by WD.