John Müller

ESG Instructor | Sustainability Trainer | Corporate Educator

SUMMARY

Passionate and highly engaging ESG Instructor with 8+ years of experience designing and delivering impactful training programs on Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) topics for corporate clients, business schools, and professional certification bodies. Proven expertise in translating complex sustainability regulations (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, TCFD, ISSB, SFDR, GRI, SASB) into practical, real-world insights that drive behavioural change and measurable outcomes. Recognised for dynamic facilitation style, strong storytelling, and ability to connect with C-suite executives, mid-level managers, and young professionals alike. Certified sustainability practitioner (GRI, CFA ESG, CESGA) with a track record of training 2,000+ professionals across Europe, Middle East, and Asia.

Key Achievements

  • Former Head of Sustainable Finance at two major European financial institutions
  • 11,000+ Professionals Trained across Europe in sustainable finance regulation
  • CSRD Implementation Pioneer - Among first trainers delivering comprehensive ESRS programmes
  • Board-Level Faculty - Regular faculty for large-cap supervisory board programmes
  • Executive Programme Designer - Creator of bespoke ESG academies for banks, insurers, and corporates
  • Bilingual Excellence - Native-level French and English delivery

Areas of Expertise

Environmental (E)

  • Delivered more than 120 workshops on TCFD, non-financial reporting (DnB), and GRI Standards.
  • Supported over 40 clients with materiality assessments and KPI definition.

Social (S)

  • CSDDD (Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive)
  • Value chain due diligence and human rights
  • Social taxonomy and minimum safeguards
  • Stakeholder engagement strategies

Governance (G)

  • Board-level ESG governance and oversight
  • CSRD & ESRS implementation and reporting
  • SFDR compliance (Article 8/9 products)
  • Executive ESG integration and remuneration linkage

Qualifications & Certifications

Academic Degrees

  • Master of Science in Sustainability & Business Ethics University of Edinburgh Business School, UK – 2015
  • Bachelor of Arts in International Economics & Modern Languages (German/English) University of St. Gallen, Switzerland – 2012

Climate & Transition Standards

  • Corporate Sustainability & ESG Strategy
  • EU CSRD & ESRS Reporting (full implementation workshops)
  • EU Taxonomy Alignment & DNSH Assessments
  • Climate Risk & TCFD / ISSB IFRS S2
  • Double Materiality Assessments
  • SFDR & Article 8/9 Product Classification
  • GRI Standards & Integrated Reporting
  • Net-Zero Transition Planning & Science-Based Targets (SBTi)
  • Social & Governance Topics: Human Rights, Diversity, Executive Pay, Anti-Corruption
  • Executive Education & Board-Level ESG Briefings
  • Blended & Fully Digital Learning Solutions

Professional Experience & Credentials

Senior ESG Instructor & Program Director- Institute of Sustainability and Carbon Footprint LLC (Frankfurt | Berlin | Remote), 2024 – Present
Designed and deliver the flagship “Certified ESG Practitioner” program (CESGA preparation) – over 1,200 graduates since 2024.
Lead trainer for CSRD & EU Taxonomy bootcamps for DAX, MDAX and large non-listed companies- (average NPS 9.4/10).

  • Created bespoke in-house ESG academies.
  • Developed fully digital ESG learning paths.
  • Regular guest lecturer at School of Finance & Management.


Professional Experience

EU Sustainable Finance Regulation

CSRD Implementation | EU Taxonomy Application | SFDR Compliance | CSDDD Due Diligence | ECB/EBA Guidelines

Executive ESG Training

Board Masterclasses | C-Suite Workshops | Supervisory Committee Training | ESG Academy Design | Bilingual Programme Delivery

Climate & Transition Strategy

Net-Zero Planning | SBTi Alignment | Climate Risk Assessment | Transition Finance | Green Bond Frameworks

Teaching & Training Focus

CSRD & ESRS Implementation Masterclass

Full-cycle implementation from gap analysis to first reporting for listed companies

EU Taxonomy & DNSH for Financial Institutions

Practical alignment assessment and regulatory reporting for banks and asset managers

Board Masterclass: ESG 2025–2030

Strategic ESG oversight for board members and supervisory committees

SFDR Compliance: Article 8/9 Products

Product design, PAI integration, and DNSH compliance for asset managers

Executive Retreat: Compliance to Competitive Advantage

C-suite strategy session on leveraging ESG regulation for business growth

CSDDD Due Diligence Implementation

Value chain mapping and human rights due diligence for corporates

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