Decarbonisation Specialist at Dangote

Job Summary: 

The role supports the Head, Sustainability in managing Decarbonisation - a specialist with deep knowledge of the cement industry to lead carbon reduction initiatives across Dangote Cement operations. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing initiatives to reduce CO2 emissions, including process optimisation, fuel switching, clinker substitution, and emerging technologies, as well as supply chain management - all aligned with our decarbonisation roadmap.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Drive implementation of the plant and group-level decarbonisation roadmap in line with group sustainability targets.
• Evaluate and monitor CO2 emissions from the cement production process and identify reduction opportunities.
• Manage the Environmental Product Declaration (EPD) process, including conducting life cycle assessments (LCA), preparing EPD reports, and ensuring compliance with relevant standards.
• Collaborate with the Alternative Fuel (AF) team and partners on initiatives related to AF and raw material substitution (e.g., slag, fly ash).
• Assess and support pilot projects for limestone calcined clay, R&D, and emerging technologies.
• Work with process and production engineering teams to optimise kiln performance and energy efficiency.
• Deliver reports and analyses of Scopes 1,2 and 3 emissions to various stakeholders while keeping GHG inventories up to date in accordance with the GHG Protocol and industry benchmarks of GCCA.
• Collaborate with plant R&D project teams, Procurement, and Transport teams to reduce upstream and downstream emissions.
• Ensure compliance with relevant climate policies, regulatory frameworks, and requirements for carbon offsetting and marketing opportunities as well as green financing.
• Lead internal training sessions for the decarbonisation working groups, to raise awareness of decarbonisation initiatives.

Key Requirements

Education: Bachelor’s degree in Environmental Engineering, Chemical Engineering, or related field. An advanced degree will be an advantage.

Work Experience

• At least 5+ years of experience in the cement industry, environmental sustainability, or a related field.
• Proven experience in decarbonisation, carbon management, or energy efficiency initiatives within an industrial or manufacturing setting, ideally with a focus on cement or heavy industry.
• 2+ years’ experience in GHG accounting

Skills and Competencies

• Strong understanding of cement production processes and the environmental impact of cement manufacturing.
• Expertise in decarbonisation technologies, such as alternative fuels, low-carbon cement alternatives, carbon capture, utilisation and storage (CCUS), etc.
• Excellent project management skills with the ability to oversee complex, cross-functional projects.
• Strong communication skills to engage stakeholders at all levels and effectively present technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Ability to analyse and visualise data, develop forecasts, and prepare detailed reports.