Klara Lindberg

Senior ESG Trainer | Sustainability Educator | Corporate Facilitator

SUMMARY

Highly experienced and engaging female ESG trainer with over 9 years specialising in corporate sustainability education. Expert at transforming complex regulatory frameworks (CSRD, EU Taxonomy, ISSB, SFDR, TCFD, GRI, SASB) into clear, actionable learning experiences for executives, sustainability teams, and board members. Known for interactive, story-driven workshops that combine deep technical knowledge with practical business application. Delivered training to more than 6,000 professionals across Europe and internationally, consistently achieving outstanding participant feedback.

Key Achievements

  • Senior Sustainability Learning & Development Specialist at International Consulting Firm, Nordic Office – 2015 – 2018
  • 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 -Swedish (Native), English (Fluent), German (Professional working proficiency), Danish (Conversational)

Professional Experience

Lead ESG & Sustainability Trainer (Freelance / Independent)

  • Designed and delivered flagship ESG certification preparation courses adopted by multiple European training providers.
  • Created and facilitated bespoke in-house ESG academies for large multinational corporations in finance, manufacturing, energy, and consumer goods.
  • Regular guest faculty at leading European business schools and executive education programmes.
  • Developed highly interactive digital learning modules on CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and sustainable finance.
  • Consistently rated 9.3–9.7/10 by participants in post-training evaluations.

Senior Sustainability Learning & Development Specialist

  • Led the design of the firm’s global sustainability training curriculum.
  • Trained over 2,500 consultants and client teams on non-financial reporting and emerging ESG regulations.
  • Co-developed award-winning blended learning programmes combining virtual classrooms and real-world case studies.

Qualifications & Certifications

Academic Degrees

  • Master of Science in Environmental Management and Sustainability University of Copenhagen – 2014
  • Bachelor of Business Administration – Sustainability & Economics Stockholm School of Economics – 2011

Core Training Expertise

  • Corporate Sustainability & ESG Strategy for Leadership Teams
  • CSRD & ESRS – Full Implementation and Readiness Programs
  • EU Taxonomy Alignment and Do-No-Significant-Harm (DNSH) Assessments
  • Double Materiality and Stakeholder Engagement Workshops
  • Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD & ISSB IFRS S2)
  • Sustainable Finance Disclosure Regulation (SFDR) – Article 8 & 9
  • GRI Standards and Integrated Reporting Masterclasses
  • Net-Zero Pathways and Science-Based Targets (SBTi)
  • Social Impact, Human Rights Due Diligence, and Governance Best Practices
  • Board-Level ESG Briefings and Executive Education
  • Design and Delivery of Blended & Fully Virtual Learning Journeys

Professional Experience & Credentials

Lead ESG & Sustainability Trainer (Freelance / Independent)

 - 2018 – Present

  • Designed and delivered flagship ESG certification preparation courses adopted by multiple European training providers.
  • Created and facilitated bespoke in-house ESG academies for large multinational corporations in finance, manufacturing, energy, and consumer goods.
  • Regular guest faculty at leading European business schools and executive education programmes.
  • Developed highly interactive digital learning modules on CSRD, EU Taxonomy, and sustainable finance.
  • Consistently rated 9.3–9.7/10 by participants in post-training evaluations

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

Signature Programmes

2-Day Intensive CSRD Readiness Bootcamp


Executive Briefing: ESG as Strategic Opportunity

From Compliance to Value Creation – EU Taxonomy Deep Dive

Building a Credible Net-Zero Transition Plan


Virtual 6-Week ESG Practitioner Certificate


CSDDD Due Diligence Implementation

Value chain mapping and human rights due diligence for corporates

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