Sustainable Development Organization

At the Canada Revenue Agency (CRA), sustainable development (SD) is not just the responsibility of one function. Management and employees at all levels are encouraged to consider and apply SD in their area of responsibility. Efficient management of SD requires a clear structure and cross-functional cooperation to anchor sustainable thinking in the organization.

The figure below shows the internal governance and accountability process for SD at the CRA.

CRA SD Governance and Accountability Structure

CRA Board of Management
The Board oversees the scope of the SD commitments and resource levels. It also ensures that the SD Strategy is aligned with the CRA mandate and strategic vision by bringing to bear the Board members' perspectives, knowledge of societal expectations, and interpretation of the CRA mandate.

 

Sustainable Development Steering Committee
The Committee guides the direction that SD takes within the CRA and the work of the SD Center of Expertise. It reports to the Agency Management Committee on the implementation of the strategy, and influences senior executives to make our operations and service delivery more efficient and environmentally responsible.

 

Sustainable Development Center of Expertise
The SD Centre of Expertise, Finance and Administration Branch, coordinates activities relating to the environment and SD at the CRA. It develops the SD Strategy, coordinates implementation, and monitors, measures, and reports on SD progress. It also responds to audit requests from the Commissioner of the Environment and Sustainable Development, develops tools and communication materials, and prepares and delivers SD learning initiatives to employees.

 

Sustainable Development Network
The SD Network implements the CRA SD Strategy at the branch and regional level. To ensure broad engagement, this network of SD practitioners is made up of representatives, coordinators, and committees of volunteers across all regions and branches in the CRA.