I have specialized in providing consulting services to companies and institutions who are dedicated to integrating sustainability, the UN's global goals, or ESG principles into their strategic framework for a sustainable transformation.
For authorities I offer expert editorial support in crafting impactful statements and reports in the realms of energy, climate, and sustainable development.
I deliver powerful lectures targeting company employees and individuals inundated with the dire realities of our world, but yet uncertain of taking actionable steps or their impact. Through engaging talks and insightful books, I offer a wealth of practical ideas to kickstart sustainable behaviour and drive positive change. It's not just for your own benefit, but for the legacy you leave for generations to come – your children, grandchildren, and beyond.
CURRICULUM VITAE
Name: Leif Sønderberg Petersen
Nationality: Danish
Profession: MSc, Energy and Environmental Journalist
Position: Sustainability Expert and owner, GOAL:SUSTAIN
Education: Masters’ degree in Natural Science from University of Copenhagen, 1976.
Thesis in Natural Science Didactics, Aarhus University, Department of Education, DPU, 1976.
EXPERIENCE
2017 - Present: Sustainability Expert and owner, GOAL:SUSTAIN
2016 - 2017:
Senior Executive Sustainable Energy Officer, DTU Office for Innovation and Sector Services
2012 - 2017:
Secretary-General, World Energy Council – Denmark
2012 - 2016:
Senior Executive Officer, international outreach and communication, DTU National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy
2005 – 2011:
Chief Consultant, international outreach and communication, Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy
1988 – 2005:
Head of Communication, Risø National Laboratory for Sustainable Energy
1986 – 1988:
Head of Communication Department, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration
1981 – 1986:
Communication officer, Danish Veterinary and Food Administration
1980 - 1981:
Secretary, the Danish Public Organisation for Sustainable Energy
1977 – 1980:
Postgraduate fellow, Aarhus University, Department of Education (DPU). (Development of teaching resources in the biogeochemical carbon cycle and environmental chemistry)
1970 – 1977:
Teacher, High Schools, Danish School of Education and Jonstrup college of education
POSITIONS OF TRUST
Secretary-General, World Energy Council, Danish National Committee (2011 - 2017)
Reviewer, several IPCC Reports
External examiner in communication science, Roskilde University and University of Copenhagen (until 2021)
Member of the Board, Danish Science Journalist’s Association (1995 – 1998)
Member of the Board, European Union of Science Journalists' Associations (1995 – 1998)