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The Government of Canada is taking a leadership role in addressing the reduction of greenhouse gas emissions from within its own operations and as a sustainable development initiative.

Federal House in Order

Through its Federal House In Order (FHIO) initiative, the eleven departments and agencies which account for 95 percent of federal emissions, are working toward collectively reducing their greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions within their operations by 31% from 1990 levels to 2010. From 1990 to 2002, a total reduction in GHG emissions of 24% has been achieved within federal government operations.

For further information on this program, visit the FHIO site.

Greening Government

The Sustainable Development in Government Operations initiative works to coordinate the federal effort to green government operations in human resources, vehicle fleets, land use and other areas. It also encourages the reporting of concrete results among the departments and agencies that prepare sustainable development strategies.

Find more information visit the GreeningGovernment web site.

Government employees take up the Challenge

Employees of the Government of Canada are taking action on climate change. The One-Tonne Challenge (OTC) has engaged more than 20 different federal organizations across the country to reach out to federal employees on the OTC. They are spreading the word through exhibits, workshops and internal networks, such as Green Teams and newsletters, about what actions individuals can take to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions at work, at home and on the road.

Read how federal employees are taking up the Challenge.