Chief Executives

Does not pass

• Supervise employees or volunteers working on sustainability projects.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 9.3% of the role's time · $5.2B

• Develop or execute strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation, recycling, pollution reduction, waste elimination, transportation, education, and building design.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 5.4% of the role's time · $3.0B

• Develop, or oversee the development of, sustainability evaluation or monitoring systems.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.8% of the role's time · $2.1B

• Research environmental sustainability issues, concerns, or stakeholder interests.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.5% of the role's time · $1.9B

• Direct, plan, or implement policies, objectives, or activities of organizations or businesses to ensure continuing operations, to maximize returns on investments, or to increase productivity.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 3.4% of the role's time · $1.9B

• Review reports submitted by staff members to recommend approval or to suggest changes.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $1.8B · waiting on a check

• Develop, or oversee the development of, marketing or outreach media for sustainability projects or events.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $1.8B

• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability programs.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 3.2% of the role's time · $1.8B

• Create and maintain sustainability program documents, such as schedules and budgets.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 3.0% of the role's time · $1.7B

• Formulate or implement sustainability campaign or marketing strategies.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.9% of the role's time · $1.6B

• Direct or coordinate activities of businesses or departments concerned with production, pricing, sales, or distribution of products.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.9% of the role's time · $1.6B

• Interpret and explain policies, rules, regulations, or laws to organizations, government or corporate officials, or individuals.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.8% of the role's time · $1.6B

• Analyze operations to evaluate performance of a company or its staff in meeting objectives or to determine areas of potential cost reduction, program improvement, or policy change.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.6% of the role's time · $1.4B

• Confer with board members, organization officials, or staff members to discuss issues, coordinate activities, or resolve problems.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $1.3B

• Direct or coordinate an organization's financial or budget activities to fund operations, maximize investments, or increase efficiency.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.3% of the role's time · $1.3B

• Prepare or present reports concerning activities, expenses, budgets, government statutes or rulings, or other items affecting businesses or program services.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.3% of the role's time · $1.3B

• Identify and evaluate pilot projects or programs to enhance the sustainability research agenda.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $1.2B

• Develop sustainability reports, presentations, or proposals for supplier, employee, academia, media, government, public interest, or other groups.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.1% of the role's time · $1.2B

• Implement corrective action plans to solve organizational or departmental problems.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $1.1B

• Direct sustainability program operations to ensure compliance with environmental or governmental regulations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 2.0% of the role's time · $1.1B

• Prepare budgets for approval, including those for funding or implementation of programs.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $1.1B

• Serve as liaisons between organizations, shareholders, and outside organizations.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 2.0% of the role's time · $1.1B

• Establish departmental responsibilities and coordinate functions among departments and sites.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.9% of the role's time · $1.1B

• Appoint department heads or managers and assign or delegate responsibilities to them.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 1.9% of the role's time · $1.1B

• Deliver speeches, write articles, or present information at meetings or conventions to promote services, exchange ideas, or accomplish objectives.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.8% of the role's time · $1.0B

• Review sustainability program objectives, progress, or status to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulations, or laws.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.8% of the role's time · $1.0B

• Negotiate or approve contracts or agreements with suppliers, distributors, federal or state agencies, or other organizational entities.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 1.8% of the role's time · $1.0B

• Evaluate and approve proposals for sustainability projects, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 1.8% of the role's time · $980M

• Coordinate the development or implementation of budgetary control systems, recordkeeping systems, or other administrative control processes.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $855M

• Develop methodologies to assess the viability or success of sustainability initiatives.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $843M

• Identify educational, training, or other development opportunities for sustainability employees or volunteers.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.5% of the role's time · $813M

• Write project proposals, grant applications, or other documents to pursue funding for environmental initiatives.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 1.3% of the role's time · $718M

• Direct non-merchandising departments, such as advertising, purchasing, credit, or accounting.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.3% of the role's time · $701M

• Direct or conduct studies or research on issues affecting areas of responsibility.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $638M

• Refer major policy matters to elected representatives for final decisions.

  reason given most often: no existing check settles it · 1.1% of the role's time · $597M

• Organize or approve promotional campaigns.

  an accountable sign-off — stays with a person · 1.1% of the role's time · $592M

• Direct human resources activities, including the approval of human resource plans or activities, the selection of directors or other high-level staff, or establishment or organization of major departments.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.0% of the role's time · $561M

• Conduct or direct investigations or hearings to resolve complaints or violations of laws, or testify at such hearings.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 1.0% of the role's time · $539M

• Review and analyze legislation, laws, or public policy and recommend changes to promote or support interests of the general population or special groups.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.9% of the role's time · $512M

• Preside over, or serve on, boards of directors, management committees, or other governing boards.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.9% of the role's time · $482M

• Administer programs for selection of sites, construction of buildings, or provision of equipment or supplies.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.9% of the role's time · $477M

• Conduct risk assessments related to sustainability and the environment.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $464M

• Represent organizations or promote their objectives at official functions, or delegate representatives to do so.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.8% of the role's time · $445M

• Attend and participate in meetings of municipal councils or council committees.

  physical work, outside the screen · 0.8% of the role's time · $425M

• Write and distribute financial or environmental impact reports.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.7% of the role's time · $403M

• Direct or coordinate activities of businesses involved with buying or selling investment products or financial services.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it, and a failure is too expensive · 0.7% of the role's time · $400M

• Nominate citizens to boards or commissions.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $322M

• Prepare bylaws approved by elected officials, and ensure that bylaws are enforced.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.6% of the role's time · $314M

• Make presentations to legislative or other government committees regarding policies, programs, or budgets.

  reason given most often: nobody can tell quickly whether it worked, and no existing check settles it · 0.4% of the role's time · $226M