Lyazzat Kaibaldiyeva

Lyazzat Kaibaldiyeva is an independent sustainability and ESG consultant with more than 10 years of experience working with organizations across Kazakhstan and Central Asia. She is a certified Global Reporting Initiative professional (GRI Certified Sustainability Professional) specializing in ESG strategy development, sustainability reporting, and supporting companies in the integration of sustainable development principles into corporate practices.

In her professional work, Lyazzat helps organizations establish a systematic approach to environmental and social responsibility, strengthen corporate governance frameworks, and improve the quality of disclosures provided to investors, regulators, and other stakeholders. Her experience spans multiple industries, supporting companies as they adapt business processes to evolving sustainability requirements and increasing market expectations related to ESG performance.

One of the key areas of her expertise is the preparation of sustainability and non-financial reports in accordance with GRI Standards and other ESG disclosure frameworks. She supports organizations throughout the entire reporting process—from assessing current practices and identifying material topics to establishing data collection systems and preparing reporting materials.

A significant part of Lyazzat’s work focuses on the development of ESG metrics, climate risk assessment, decarbonization initiatives, and sustainable finance. She advises companies on the development of ESG policies, long-term sustainability programs, and performance monitoring mechanisms that help measure and enhance the effectiveness of sustainability initiatives.

Her expertise combines both strategic and practical approaches to sustainability. In addition to developing ESG concepts and programs, she assists organizations in establishing internal processes for collecting, analyzing, and verifying ESG data, enabling greater transparency and higher-quality corporate reporting. This approach helps companies not only meet international standards and stakeholder expectations but also leverage ESG as a tool for strengthening resilience and enhancing long-term business competitiveness.