Dictionary of Procurement Terms

1. A type of proprietary fund used to account for the fees charged in exchange for goods and services. An enterprise fund must generate revenue, provide goods or services, or operate as a stand-alone fund or be self-supporting. 2. A fund that controls various utilities such as water, water reclamation, storm water, electric, and other entities, providing service financed through user charges. See also: Internal Service Fund, Proprietary Fund.

A business process software system that manages multiple management systems. May include finance, accounting, human resources, purchasing, inventory control, and other activities.

Term used when referring to a public sector organization.

An ecolabelling approach established by Environment Canada in 1988 to help customers (e.g., public, corporate, and consumers) identify products and services that are less harmful to the environment.

Conforming to standards, regulations, laws, and other requirements that reduce activities that negatively impact the environment.

A federal government agency established to implement and enforce federal laws relating to clean air, clean water, waste disposal, and related environmental issues.

Goods or services that have a reduced or lesser effect on the environment and human health than comparable goods or services. See also: Sustainability.

The purchase of goods or services with a reduced or less harmful effect on the environment and human health than comparable goods or services. See also: Sustainable procurement.