With the issuance of Executive Order 13514 on federal sustainability, the Obama administration has called upon the federal government to lead by example: making its operations more sustainable, responsible, and efficient. “As the largest consumer of energy in the U.S. economy, the federal government can and should lead by example when it comes to creating innovative ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions, increase energy efficiency, conserve water, reduce waste, and use environmentally responsible products and technologies,” said President Obama.

Michelle Moore serves as Federal Environmental Executive, and is responsible for promoting sustainability and environmental stewardship throughout the federal government's operations. Housed within the President's Council on Environmental Quality, the Office of the Federal Environmental Executive was created by Executive Order in 1993. Prior to joining CEQ, Michelle was Senior Vice President of Policy and Public Affairs at the nonprofit U.S. Green Building Council, the developers of the LEED certification system.