Performance Indicators
All proposals are required to clearly demonstrate that their objectives and goals are measurable and to show how project results will be captured.
How to Capture Project Results?
The Evaluation Plan in the Application Form clearly demonstrates how project goals and objectives will be met. The Plan should include the methodology and any calculations/formulas used to measure the project's results.
How to Select Performance Indicators?
Performance indicators are measurable results that demonstrate how your project objectives are met. Consult the Performance Indicators List, below, to learn about common indicators. Once you have identified which performance indicators to track, assign an appropriate target for each.
If you need further information on the performance indicators listed below, please contact your Environment Canada Regional Office.
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Performance Indicators List
ENVIRONMENTAL INDICATORS | ||
Performance Indicator | Description | Unit Measure |
| Climate change and clean air | ||
| Reduction of greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) | Includes: Carbon Dioxide (CO2); Methane (CH4); Nitrous Oxide (N2O); HFCs, PFCs and SF6. | # of tonnes (CO2 eq.) |
| Reduction of emissions of Criteria Air Contaminants (CAC) | Includes: Sulphur Oxides (SOx); Nitrogen Oxides (NOx); Particulate Matter (PM); Volatile Organic Compounds (VOC); Carbon Monoxide (CO); and, Ammonia (NH3). | # of tonnes |
| Amount of energy conserved | Amount of energy calculated using GJ, kWh, m3, litres, kg (as relevant). Calculated using usage rates. | # kilowatt hour |
| Amount of organics composted/diverted from landfill | Total kilograms of organics composted/diverted. May be converted to GHGs using the EC GHG Calculator for Waste Management[1]. Includes recycling, composting, and anaerobic digestion (a treatment that digests organic waste in the absence of oxygen). | # of kilograms |
| Clean Water | ||
| Reduction or diversion of kilograms of toxic or harmful waste (per year) | Measured by weight (kilograms) of material sent to hazardous waste collection, items not used, items properly disposed of. | # of kilograms per year |
| Reduction of water consumption (per year) | Measured as number of litres of water reduced, re-used, conserved. May be assessed via water metering (pre/post) or using standard estimates. | # of litres per year |
| Area of shoreline protected, stabilized or improved | Converting linear kilometres to area by capturing the depth of work and not just the shoreline. | # of hectares |
| Percentage of recommendations from environmental management plans implemented | Only implemented recommendations will be captured. | % of recommendations |
| Nature | ||
| Area of habitat protected | Protected: to maintain the status or integrity of habitat (e.g. land secured through stewardship agreements). Protection noted if done within the timeframe of the project or if firm commitments provided. | # of hectares |
| Area of habitat in which management or restoration actions have been implemented through project activities | Includes improvement or restoration actions. Examples of types of actions taken: debris removal, vegetation plantings, erosion control. May include aquatic/terrestrial habitat. Converting linear kilometres to area. | # of hectares |
| Amount of indigenous plants, trees and shrubs planted | Projects will have built-in conditions to help ensure survival of plantings. | # of plants/trees/shrubs |
| Percentage of indigenous plants, trees and shrubs planted that survived | Number of total plantings / Number of plants surviving over at least one winter. | % of plants/trees/shrubs |
| Amount of installed structures used by wildlife | Total number of structures installed. | # of structures |
CAPACITY BUILDING INDICATORS | ||
Performance Indicator | Description | Unit Measure |
| Participants in activity(ies) | Total number of individuals reached via project activities. | # of participants |
| Jobs created (person/year) | Paid employment generated directly by funded projects. Jobs created include full-time, part-time, temporary, and contract employment generated by the project. Calculated annually and reported in person/year. | # of jobs created |
| Volunteers participating directly in project | Volunteers are individuals with a role in implementing the project. Calculated annually and reported in person/year. | # of volunteers |
| People reached who indicated they would modify their behaviour as a result of project activities | Assessed via pre- and post-project surveys as part of project. Calculated annually and reported in person/year. | # of people |
[1] Greenhouse Gases (GHG) Calculator for Waste Management: http://www.ec.gc.ca/gdd-mw/default.asp?lang=En&n=D6A8B05A-1
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