This RFI is issued to solicit information from experienced entities on what criteria and methodologies would be necessary to include as part of a Statement of Work for contracting an external expert. The Senate of Canada does not currently have the expertise required to fulfil its objective of achieving net zero by 2030.The Senate of Canada is committed to achieving a goal of a net-zero carbon footprint by 2030. This would include scope 1, 2 and meaningful inclusion of scope 3 emissions (as defined in the Greenhouse Gas Protocol: “Scope 1 emissions are the GHGs produced directly from sources that are owned or controlled, for example, from the combustion of fuels in vehicles or in heating buildings. Scope 2 GHG emissions are those generated indirectly from the consumption of purchased energy (electricity, heating and cooling). Scope 3 GHG emissions are indirect emissions resulting from an organization’s operations.”).This RFI is issued solely for information and planning purposes and does not constitute a solicitation or obligation on the part of the Senate of Canada. Neither unsolicited proposals nor any other kind of offers will be considered in response to this RFI.
