Chief Sustainability Officers — Tasks

Task statements

• Monitor and evaluate effectiveness of sustainability programs.
• Develop or execute strategies to address issues such as energy use, resource conservation, recycling, pollution reduction, waste elimination, transportation, education, and building design.
• Develop, or oversee the development of, sustainability evaluation or monitoring systems.
• Supervise employees or volunteers working on sustainability projects.
• Develop sustainability reports, presentations, or proposals for supplier, employee, academia, media, government, public interest, or other groups.
• Develop, or oversee the development of, marketing or outreach media for sustainability projects or events.
• Identify and evaluate pilot projects or programs to enhance the sustainability research agenda.
• Create and maintain sustainability program documents, such as schedules and budgets.
• Formulate or implement sustainability campaign or marketing strategies.
• Research environmental sustainability issues, concerns, or stakeholder interests.
• Direct sustainability program operations to ensure compliance with environmental or governmental regulations.
• Evaluate and approve proposals for sustainability projects, considering factors such as cost effectiveness, technical feasibility, and integration with other initiatives.
• Develop methodologies to assess the viability or success of sustainability initiatives.
• Review sustainability program objectives, progress, or status to ensure compliance with policies, standards, regulations, or laws.
• Write and distribute financial or environmental impact reports.
• Write project proposals, grant applications, or other documents to pursue funding for environmental initiatives.
• Identify educational, training, or other development opportunities for sustainability employees or volunteers.
• Conduct risk assessments related to sustainability and the environment.