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Appendix 5: FSDS Performance Measurement Framework
| Stream 1: Developing and Reporting on the FSDS | ||||||||
| Immediate Outcome | Information on FSDS activities and results is used by stakeholders | |||||||
| Performance Indicator | Data Source | Definitions and Methodology | ||||||
| Annual number of print and internet-based publications of the Canadian Environmental Sustainability Indicators | CESI Web analytics CESIWebsite hits Interviews with selected stakeholders | Qualitative interviews with a selection of CESI / FSDSstakeholders (GOC, NGOs, other levels of government) to determine how data is used | ||||||
| Annual number of print and internet-based publications using information from the Federal Sustainable Development Strategy (or results from the Progress Report) | FSDS web analytics Internet search FSDS website hits Interviews with selected stakeholders | Quantitative analysis of number of hits and downloads of CESI/FSDSmaterial by stakeholder and other CESI web analytics | ||||||
| Responsible | Frequency of Reporting | Target Value | Date to Achieve Target | Baseline or Actual Value | Date of Baseline Measurement | |||
| SDO | At least once every 3 years for each indicator | Target will be set once a baseline value is measured (2011) | 2013 and ongoing | Baseline to be established in 2011 | 2011 | |||
| Immediate Outcome | Increased ability to identify improvements to future FSDSs | |||||||
| Performance Indicator | Data Source | Definitions and Methodology | ||||||
| # of issues revealed through CESDreport and SDAC comments on the FSDS Consultation Report that are addressed in the final FSDS. | CESDreports, SDACcomments on the FSDS Consultation Synthesis Report | The CESDand SDAC are required to review and comment on the draft FSDS Consultation Report. The SDOwill compile these recommendations and compare to what was included in the final FSDS and the Progress Report. | ||||||
| Responsible | Frequency of Reporting | Target Value | Date to Achieve Target | Baseline or Actual Value | Date of Baseline Measurement | |||
| SDO | Every 3 years (with adoption of new FSDS) | 50% adoption | 2013 and ongoing | Baseline to be established in 2011 | 2011 | |||
| Stream 2 : Measuring Performance | |||||
| Logic Model Element | Increased soundness and coverage of FSDSindicators | ||||
| Performance Indicator | Data Source | Definitions and Methodology | |||
| # of indicators provided by departments for the goals and targets in the FSDSthat meet indicator criteria for Themes I to III. | FSDS Indicators for Themes I to III | Determine the % of indicators that meet the indicator criteria based on the Bellagio principles of policy relevance, utility, indicator soundness, data availability and cost-effectiveness. As new data becomes available and/or new indicators are developed, assess changes to existing indicators and complete assessment of new indicators. | |||
| Bellagio principles | Defined as – indicators should be consistent and comparable over time and space, backed by credible science and methods. | ||||
| Responsible | Frequency of Reporting | Target Value | Date to Achieve Target | Baseline or Actual Value | Date of Baseline Measurement |
| SDO will conduct the initial evaluation 1-3. An independent evaluation by EC’s evaluation branch or by a consultant will be undertaken when feasible | At least once every 3 years for each indicator. New indicators should be assessed once established. | Target will be set once a baseline value is measured (2011) | 2013 and ongoing | Baseline to be established in 2011 | 2011 |
| Performance Indicator | Data Source | Definitions and Methodology | |||
| % of targets with indicators in the GGOSupplementary Table that can be aggregated, to provide an assessment of the environmental footprint of federal operations. | GGO Supplementary Table | Analysis of indicators GGO Supplementary Information Table. Aggregation criteria to be developed. | |||
| Responsible | Frequency of Reporting | Target Value | Date to Achieve Target | Baseline or Actual Value | Date of Baseline Measurement |
| PWGSC | Annual | TBD | 2014 and ongoing | Baseline to be established in 2011 | 2010 |
| Stream 3: DSDS(RPP/DPR) | ||||||||
| Immediate Outcome | Increased internal capability for integrated sustainable development planning and reporting Capability is defined as knowledge and tools | |||||||
| Performance Indicator | Data Source | Definitions and Methodology | ||||||
| % of participating departments reporting they have adequate capacity for integrated planning and reporting (i.e. training and knowledge) | A survey with Departmental / agency representatives identified by the SD leads (Survey to be developed in 2011) | Short survey of departmental planners to be developed in 2011. Questions such as: On a scale of 1-5, where 1 is not at all aware and 5 is fully aware,
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| Responsible | Frequency of Reporting | Target Value | Date to Achieve Target | Baseline or Actual Value | Date of Baseline Measurement | |||
| SDO | Every 5 years (every second FSDS) | TBD once the baseline is established | 2013 and ongoing | Baseline to be established in 2012 | Fall 2012 | |||
| Immediate Outcome | Increased provision of information on resources related to sustainable development activities and results | |||||||
| Performance Indicator | Data Source | Definitions and Methodology | ||||||
| Extent to which departments/agencies use the guidance requirements for producing RPPs, DPRs and departmental websites | FSDS Departments / agencies RPPs/DPRs (DSDS) The criteria for meeting each of these levels will be developed in 2011. | Analysis of departmental and or agencies to document the degree to which each department/agency is using the guidance for the RPP, DPR and departmental website. i.e. on a scale of 1 to 5 1) did not use 2) partially used 3) mostly used 4) used completely 5) exceeds expectations | ||||||
| Responsible | Frequency of Reporting | Target Value | Date to Achieve Target | Baseline or Actual Value | Date of Baseline Measurement | |||
| SDO | Every 3 years to flow into the Progress Report | TBD once the baseline is established | 2013 and ongoing | Baseline to be established in 2011 with publication of the first RPP and 2012 with the first DPR. | 2011 (RPP) 2012 (DPR) | |||
| Stream 4: Sustainable Development Practices | |||||
| Immediate Outcome | Increased capability to use the FSDSin policy development | ||||
| Performance Indicator | Data Source | Definitions and Methodology | |||
| % of participating departments reporting they have increased capability to use the FSDS in policy development | Survey of departments and agencies SD offices | Short survey to departments to be developed in 2011. Responses will be on a scale of 1 to 5: 1) very low, 2) low, 3) moderate, 4) high, 5) very high. | |||
| Responsible | Frequency of Reporting | Target Value | Date to Achieve Target | Baseline or Actual Value | Date of Baseline Measurement |
| SDO | Every 5 years (every second FSDS) | TBD once the baseline is established | 2013 and ongoing | Baseline to be established in 2011 | 2011 |
| Immediate Outcome | Increased capability to consider the impact policy decisions have on the environment Capability is defined as knowledge and tools | ||||
| Performance Indicator | Data Source | Definitions and Methodology | |||
| % of participating departments reporting they have increased capability to consider the impact policy decisions have on the environment | SDO will prepare a survey for departments | Short survey to departments to be developed in 2011. Responses will be on a scale of 1 to 5: 1) very low, 2) low, 3) moderate, 4) high, 5) very high. | |||
| Responsible | Frequency of Reporting | Target Value | Date to Achieve Target | Baseline or Actual Value | Date of Baseline Measurement |
| SDO | Every 5 years (every second FSDS) | TBD once the baseline is established | 2013 and ongoing | Baseline to be established in 2011 | 2011 |
| Intermediate Outcomes | |||||
| Intermediate Outcome | Increased integration of SD into decisions made regarding the development of Government of Canada initiatives | ||||
| Performance Indicator | Data Source | Definitions and Methodology | |||
e.g. of possible indicators
FSDS meets international best practices | TBD | TBD | |||
| Responsible | Frequency of Reporting | Target Value | Date to Achieve Target | Baseline or Actual Value | Date of Baseline Measurement |
| SDO | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD | TBD |
| Intermediate Outcome | Increased integration of environmental considerations into social and economic decision-making. | ||||
| Performance Indicator | Data Source | Definitions and Methodology | |||
| Compliance with SEA guidance as reported by departments/agencies in their DPRs on their websites | Assessment of compliance as reported in DPRs | Departmental DPR Guidance suggests that departments report on the compliance rate with CEAA guidance specifically as it relates to the FSDS. | |||
| Responsible | Frequency of Reporting | Target Value | Date to Achieve Target | Baseline or Actual Value | Date of Baseline Measurement |
| SDO | Every 3 years | TBD once the baseline is established | 2013 and ongoing | Baseline to be established in 2012 | Fall 2012 |
| Ultimate Outcome | |||||
| Improved performance of federal sustainable development goals and targets | |||||
| Performance Indicator | Data Source | Definitions and Methodology | |||
| % CESIsustainable development indicators showing improvement on themes I to III in the FSDS | Results achieved by CESIindicators | Review data on CESIindicators compared to previous year | |||
| Responsible | Frequency of Reporting | Target Value | Date to Achieve Target | Baseline or Actual Value | Date of Baseline Measurement |
| SDO | Every 3 years (with adoption of new FSDS) | Performance on CESIindicators should show improvement over time | 2013 and ongoing | 2011 (or when indicator data is available) | 2011 |
| Performance Indicator | Data Source | Definitions and Methodology | |||
| % of FSDS GGO targets that are on track to meet / have met target expectations or are on track to exceed / have exceeded target expectations (as per self-selected traffic light indicators). | Greening Government Operations Table in Departmental Performance Reports | Review of traffic light indicators in the Greening Government Operations Supplementary Table. | |||
| Responsible | Frequency of Reporting | Target Value | Date to Achieve Target | Baseline or Actual Value | Date of Baseline Measurement |
| PWGSC | Each DPR | 100% in each fiscal year | 2011-12 and ongoing | Not Applicable | Not Applicable |
- Date Modified: