United Nations 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development and the Sustainable Development Goals
| UN Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) | Planned initiatives | Associated domestic “ambitions or targets or” and/or global targets |
|---|---|---|
| SDG 12: Ensure sustainable consumption and production patterns. | The Veterans Review and Appeal Board supports the transition to a low-carbon economy by integrating environmental performance considerations into the procurement decision- making process through the following actions. ▪ Ensure environmental considerations are taken into account in procurement activities by including green procurement objectives in the Performance Management Agreements for key procurement staff. ▪ Enhance capacity to incorporate environmental performance consideration into procurement decisions by requiring that all new acquisition cardholders take green procurement training within one year of hire. ▪ Set organizational targets to reduce the environmental impact of specific goods or services. |
These actions contribute to advancing: UN Global Indicator Framework target 12.7: “Promote public procurement practices that are sustainable, in accordance with national policies and priorities.” |