4P (People - Planet - Profit - Presence) Assessment

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Quiz Questions

1.
Hiring practices: We are open to and/or try to hire people who traditionally are marginalized or unable to get unemployment including: formerly incarcerated, homeless, disabled, special needs, vets, women, and other minorities that typically are not represented.
- A.
  We have never thought about being inclusive in our hiring practice.
- B.
  We are open and have integrated some process, but have room for improvement.
- C.
  We are very conscious of implementing these practices and do everything we can to assure we are all inclusive.
2.
We actively ensure a safe environment where feedback of management, misconduct, or sexual harassment is honored, built into our processes, and suggested improvements are taken seriously to impact the company culture.
- A.
  We currently have no policies in place.
- B.
  This is somewhat important. We try to make everyone feel comfortable and verbal policy in place.
- C.
  This is a high priority and have clear, written policies in place, and our team is trained on the procedures.
3.
Well-being benefits: we encourage paid time off for paternity and maternity care, volunteering, and vacation. We offer health benefits, remote working, and foster a culture of well-being on all levels of mind, body, heart, and spirit.
- A.
  We have a few benefits in place.
- B.
  We offer vacation only.
- C.
  We offer as many well-being benefits as we can and bring awareness to the importance of well-being.
4.
We seek and strive to represent diversity and inclusion with our team members, vendors, advisory board members, and leadership representation.
- A.
  This is a low priority.
- B.
  This is somewhat important and try to remember to keep an open mind.
- C.
  We are open and accepting to anyone who qualifies for the job and is a good fit.
5.
We regularly meet 1:1 with team members to determine paths for growth and advancement opportunities, creating as much autonomy, flexibility, and ownership as a company culture. We do our best to leverage people's strengths with an evolving role so they can grow.
- A.
  Company culture is not important.
- B.
  Company culture is somewhat important to us but not a priority.
- C.
  Company culture is very important to us, and we have several strategies in place that focuses on autonomy, growth and advancement.
6.
Is your business becoming a zero-waste organization?
- A.
  We don't even recycle.
- B.
  We have some procedures in place.
- C.
  We are a zero waste company actively recycling, composting, and disposing in sustainable ways.
7.
Our business values and uses clean and renewable energy such as LEED certified buildings, energy efficient lighting and appliances, electric vehicles, etc.
- A.
  We do not consider these options.
- B.
  We have a few clean options.
- C.
  We use all clean energy options.
8.
Supply chain research: The business purchases from sustainable, local, fair trade suppliers researching where products are sourced.
- A.
  We buy wherever is cheapest.
- B.
  We have one or two sources we use.
- C.
  We always take these options when available.
9.
We support, volunteer, donate, or are active with causes that help the environment in our community at large.
- A.
  I've never thought about this.
- B.
  We have volunteered once before just for fun.
- C.
  We actively share our stories of how we do this publicly and internally.
10.
We measure our company's carbon footprint and actively seek ways to continue reducing our impact.
- A.
  I don't know what carbon footprint means.
- B.
  Somewhat
- C.
  Yes!
11.
The business participates in impact investing. My investment portfolio has been positively screened using companies that are incorporate environment, sustainable, governance (ESG) criteria, aligned with our business mission.
- A.
  0% SRI
- B.
  Partially SRI
- C.
  10O% SRI
12.
I track meaningful key performance indicators and metrics that integrate purpose alongside profit.
- A.
  What's a meaningful KPI?
- B.
  We do this every now and again.
- C.
  Yes, we measure our impact.
13.
Financial sustainability: I treat myself as an employee, paying myself first and giving myself consistent pay raises.
- A.
  I'm last to get paid, if at all!
- B.
  I do pay myself if there's enough at the end of each month.
- C.
  Yes, consistently first no matter what.
14.
I am financially solvent and sustainable through my revenue model. I track cash flow consistently and regularly through systems or bookkeepers and professionals.
- A.
  I never update my books.
- B.
  I update my books periodically.
- C.
  I can tell you any numbers from my reports.
15.
My business incorporates at least one of the following social enterprise models: opportunity employment for those who traditionally cannot find employment, serving marginalized communities, or buy 1 give 1.
- A.
  What are you talking about?
- B.
  We try to do something, but don't have a model in place.
- C.
  Yes, I incorporate at least 1 of the social enterprise models in my business.
16.
To what degree is each and every team member and stakeholder conscious (meaning self-aware) and energetically present in the moment? For example, how many breaths (inhale and exhale) do you take in one minute?
- A.
  12+ breaths
- B.
  8-10 breaths
- C.
  4-6 breaths
17.
I regularly move my body throughout the day.
- A.
  Nope. Stationery most of the day at my desk or driving.
- B.
  I sit most of the day and exercise three days a week.
- C.
  When do I sit still?
18.
I have structures and systems in place to prevent distractions.
- A.
  Lol! I'm constantly distracted
- B.
  I have a few things in place but struggle to do them.
- C.
  Yes. Many.
19.
I understand rest is productivity and know when to stop to recharge
- A.
  Never. I'm a machine.
- B.
  I listen when I start to get sick or tired.
- C.
  Yes. My body is my boss and I listen.
20.
I am clear on what energy drains to avoid and stay focused on what recharges my energy.
- A.
  I'm always doing actions that drain me because no one else can or will.
- B.
  I still get distracted and sometimes stay focused.
- C.
  Yes, I intentionally design my day to nourish myself.

Quiz Outcomes

1.
Congrats! You are starting on the journey to being 4p certified! You are already a leading edge business for even be aware of the quadruple bottom line.
Great work on taking the assessment! The first step inside the Presence Movement is committing to care (4P Pledge). The second step is calculating a baseline (4P assessment). Now, the last step is taking new actions aligned with your quadruple bottom line. What opened up out of taking the assessment? Any new actions you see you can take? In a quarter, retake the assessment and see if your score improves.
2.
Congrats! Way to go for being conscious and caring about the impacts your business makes. You are a great example for many other businesses.
Almost there! The first step inside the Presence Movement is committing to care (4P Pledge). The second step is calculating a baseline (4P assessment). Now, the last step is taking new actions aligned with your quadruple bottom line. Which P do you care most about? What are actions you can take to improve your score? You become 4P certified for a score of 70 or higher. quarter. Feel free to retake the assessment and see if your score improves.
3.
Congrats! You are now 4p Certified! You are a leader in the Presence Movement!
Congrats! You are now 4P Certified! Now, the purpose of the assessment is to bring more awareness on new actions you can take to continue aligning your business with your values. What are 1-3 actions you see to take to improve your Presence score? Please share that with us at support@annasunchoi.com and we'd love to share your response on our social media page as a certified 4P business! Congrats again! Look in your inbox for ways to promote being a 4P certified business. :D