johanna flood and partners

About Sustainabler

Behind Sustainabler – Johanna Flood & Partners

Behind Sustainabler you find me, Johanna Flood and the various partners I work with. I have a long and broad global experience in sustainability, especially in strategy, sustainability reporting, roadmaps, ISO standards, ratings like EcoVadis, and carbon accounting.

Two decades of
sustainability and communications

For a decade, I have worked with sustainability and for one decade with communications. I have worked with several industries, but my main focus is on infrastructure. I have almost 8 years of experience in the energy sector with ABB and Hitachi Energy. 

Global ESG expertise

Before starting Sustainabler, I worked as global Head of Environment in Hitachi Energy where I led the work to build up the environmental sustainability practices, targets, compliance, and reporting. I also have a background in ABB as a Global Sustainability specialist in HVDC working with ISO standards and LCAs.

Data center sustainability expert

Since 2023, I have mainly worked in the data center industry having supported EcoDataCenter to go from from no sustainability strategy to a sustainability strategy, an EcoVadis Platinum medal, and GRI-aligned third-party reviewed reporting. I have also supported the Nordic data center company atNorth. 

An author with a background in journalism 

My early career was spent as a journalist at Falu kuriren and Sveriges Radio, which has made me very sensitive to greenwashing. I also have a background in sustainability and crisis communications at Länsstyrelsen Dalarna. I have also written two books, Konsumindre and Ina and the Polar Bear Club. Together with Anna Sanneviken, I host the podcast for Medveten Konsumtion. 

ISEP memberships and board roles

I am a full ISEP member (formerly IEMA), and I am also one of the people in the ISEP Europe committee spreading the network in Europe. I am also the chair of the boards of Falun Borlänge Säter Figure skating clubs. I am also on the board for Medveten Konsumtion (Consumption Awareness).

Please visit my LinkedIn profile for more information about my background. For reviews about Sustainabler's work, see client cases here.
Johanna Flood, CEO of Sustainabler.
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Facts about Sustainabler
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Currently working with clients in 5 countries

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Years of work experience in sustainability & communications

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clients (Dec 2025)
since 2023

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Expertise in an infinite number of EU frameworks & standards

Should we have a fika?

Let's get in touch to see how we can help you further. Why not over a coffee or a tea, a fik as we say in Swedish. 
Do your customers want to know your carbon footprint? Are your investors or banks looking for sustainability targets? Do you need a training in GHG accounting or in sustainability in general? Do you have a sense of urgency to get started with sustainability, but you don't know how?
Let's have a 15 or 30-minute digital fika to discuss your needs.
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konsumindre & Ina and the polar bear club

Johanna Flood’s books & publications on consumption and climate change

Explore books and publications written by Johanna Flood, CEO of Sustainabler. Her work blends sustainability insights, practical tools, and thought leadership to help organizations and individuals deepen their understanding of sustainability, consumption, and meaningful change.
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Konsumindre – Johanna Flood’s book about living more with lagom

Konsumindre means “to consume less” in Swedish. It’s a practical and philosophical guide to living more with lagom:  sufficiency, balance, and intention. Through a mix of research, interviews, personal reflections, and everyday psychology, the book explores why we consume, what we hope to feel when we shop, and how we can shift toward choices that create real well‑being rather than temporary relief.

The book has received excellent reviews from the Swedish library association Bibliotekstjänst (BTJ 5/5) and from readers, who describe it as relatable, grounding, and eye‑opening. Konsumindre will be translated into English.
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Ina & the Polar Bear Club

Like so many others, Ina, almost 8, feels overwhelmed by melting ice and the decline of polar bears — and decides to act. Her journey is shaped by three steps:

  1. having a vision,

  2. teaming up with others, and

  3. changing what she can influence.

This is the heart of Ina & the Polar Bear Club — a story about climate emotions, empowerment, and taking meaningful action. The book will be released in Sweden in Spring 2026 and later translated into English.

More here (in Swedish) 
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Masters' thesis: Hindering and supporting factors towards net-zero

Never before have more companies set net‑zero targets — and never before have global CO₂ emissions been higher. This raises a critical question: what is stopping organizations from acting, and which factors can actually help them move toward net‑zero in a meaningful and measurable way?

In this article (and the full thesis), you’ll learn about the key barriers that hold companies back as well as the supporting factors that enable real progress toward net‑zero.

Read the article and the full thesis here.
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Perspectives from Sustainabler's network

Hear thoughts and reflections from people across the Sustainabler network.

"Positivity and commitment"

Damien Plant, Chair ISEP Europe

Johanna Flood and I have been working together for the last year or so, along with a small team, setting up and developing the European presence of a professional body for sustainability (ISEP). This has been entirely voluntary, and Johanna's positivity and commitment has been admirable.

Not only does she make a significant contribution personally, but her approach is infectious - she adds value as an individual and has a much greater impact as a 'force multiplier'. I am sure she will do so for any team, especially useful when pulling people together for specific project work.

Industry: ISEP Professional body

"Impressive benchmarking results"

Helena Hagberg, former Head of Sustainability Areim

Johanna Flood was responsible for sustainability at one of our investment companies. She implemented several important initiatives there and built a platform for the company to operate from. This resulted in impressive benchmarking results, such as with EcoVadis and CDP.

I also very much appreciate Johanna's professionalism, in-depth knowledge, drive and positive attitude.

Industry: Fund Manager

Buy Johanna Flood’s book Konsumindre

Sustainabler is also a publisher of books related to sustainability. Get your copy of Konsumindre and support the upcoming English translation. Buying directly through Sustainabler ensures more of the revenue goes to the author — helping spread the message of living more with lagom.
Johanna Flood with her book Konsumindre.
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Image from the book Konsumindre.
Image from the book Konsumindre.

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Lev mer med lagom - med författaren Johanna Flood

Vi shoppar ofta för att må bättre — men resultatet blir i stället stress, skuld och tomhet. Vad händer om vi slutar jaga nästa pryl och i stället börjar fylla våra liv med mening, balans och lagom?

Boken Konsumindre, av Sustainablers vd Johanna Flood, avslöjar konsumtionsfällan och visar hur du kan ta dig ur den med hjälp av insikter från psykologi, vardagsbeteenden och hållbar livsstil.

"Genom att köpa boken direkt här i från min webbplats får jag större intäkter, vilket gör det möjligt att investera i en engelsk översättning och sprida budskapet vidare" /Johanna Flood
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Sustainabler på svenska 

A Swedish company on a global market

Sustainabler jobbar både internationellt och i Sverige. På engelska och på svenska. Allt material och all hjälp går att få på svenska. Johanna Flood och partners har bakgrund som journalister, språkvårdare och copywriters.