Karen Malone

Background

About Karen Malone

I am a Sustainability and Social Impact leader with over 15 years of experience shaping strategies that drive meaningful environmental and social change. Through innovative sustainability and ESG (Environmental, Social, Governance) strategies, I transition organizations towards more sustainable practices while delivering measurable results for both the business and society. I have led initiatives that improved sustainability governance, reduced environmental impacts, and advanced social responsibility efforts in organizations across diverse sectors. I specialize in sustainability strategy development, governance frameworks, reporting and disclosures, with a focus on double materiality—identifying and addressing both financial and non-financial impacts that matter to stakeholders. As a certified trainer for the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Standards and the Sustainability Practitioner Certification, I have educated over 450 professionals, including C-suite executives and board members, on the latest standards for sustainability and ESG reporting. My approach emphasizes cross-functional collaboration and systems thinking allowing organizations to prioritize sustainability and collective action. If you are committed to creating lasting, positive impact in the world, I’d love to connect and discuss how we can work together to create transformative change.