Head of Sustainability at Dangote

Job Summary

• Through effective management, oversee environmental sustainability and climate-related initiatives across Dangote Fertiliser Limited, ensuring alignment with the Dangote Group ESG Strategy Framework, regulatory requirements, and sustainability objectives. 
• Lead a team in developing and implementing sustainability programs, improving HSSE systems, and tracking ESG performance, while ensuring compliance with international environmental standards. Cultivate and maintain relationships with key stakeholders, including regulators, development partners, and internal teams, while addressing sustainability and climate-related inquiries promptly. 
• Provide strategic oversight to ensure that the Board of Directors and Executive Management fulfil environmental and climate-related commitments across all operational jurisdictions.

Job Responsibilities

Strategy Development & Implementation:

• Develop and implement DFL’s sustainability strategy, focusing on climate change mitigation, carbon reduction, adaptation efforts, and compliance with international environmental standards, UN SDGs, TCFD, GRI, ISSB, UNGC, IFC Performance Standards, and applicable regulations.
• Establish and implement corporate sustainability policies aligned with industry best practices, international standards, and regulatory requirements.

Leadership & Team Management:

• Lead, mentor, and develop a team of ESG professionals, fostering collaboration and building internal capacity through training, workshops, and webinars to achieve strategic sustainability objectives.
• Provide strategic guidance and technical support to Top Management, Board members on sustainability and climate-related matters.

Integration & Compliance:

• Work closely with HSSE, Environment, Engineering, Operations, and other internal teams to embed sustainability into core business processes and operational decision-making.
• Monitor compliance with environmental regulations, ESG policies, and internal standards, advising on corrective actions where necessary.
• Foster a culture of ESG compliance across the business by implementing policies, procedures, and training for employees and stakeholders.
• Climate Risk & Environmental Management:
• Lead the assessment and management of environmental and climate-related risks, including biodiversity impacts, water security, emissions reduction, and other physical, transitional, and reputational risks.
• Conduct climate risk and vulnerability assessments and develop mitigation strategies.
• Oversee baseline emissions assessments and set reduction targets in line with Net Zero commitments and company sustainability objectives.

ESG Reporting & Performance Monitoring:

• Develop the company’s GHG Data Inventory in line with the ISO 14064,  GHG Protocol and IPCC standards to accurately track DFL’s carbon footprint across Scope 1, 2, and material Scope 3 emissions.
• Design, develop, and implement ESG reporting templates, dashboards, and KPIs to track environmental and climate-related performance.
• Lead the preparation and implementation of DFL’s Annual Sustainability Reports and other sustainability-related engagements, ensuring timely, accurate, and board-ready disclosures.
• Monitor, track, and report progress to the Board and Executive Management, collaborating with ESG goalholders to address gaps and implement improvement plans.

Stakeholder Engagement & Advocacy:

• Establish and maintain relationships with regulators, government agencies, and other key stakeholders to advance the company’s sustainability agenda.
• Represent the company in external forums and provide technical guidance on sustainability and ESG matters.

Resource Management & Special Projects:

• Oversee budgets and resource allocation for sustainability initiatives, ensuring alignment with organizational objectives.
• Undertake any other assignments from Top Management necessary for the successful implementation of the company’s sustainability strategy.

Job Requirements

• Minimum of Ten (10) years’ demonstrable experience in strategy, environmental sustainability, ESG reporting, climate risk management, stakeholders’ materiality assessment and corporate planning across manufacturing, energy, or industrial sectors, with hands-on expertise in GRI, CDP, UNGC, IFRS S1 & S2, ISSB, and TCFD.
• Proven track record in GHG accounting (Scope 1, 2, and material Scope 3), science-based target setting, and developing enterprise-wide ESG and climate data management frameworks (GHG DATA INVENTORY) to improve disclosure accuracy and reporting efficiency.
• Demonstrated experience leading sustainability programs, HSSE integration, and cross-functional teams to embed environmental and climate-related initiatives into core business processes.
• Experience engaging regulators, development partners, and internal stakeholders to ensure compliance, strengthen ESG disclosure readiness, and support strategic decision-making at Board and Executive levels.
• Practical experience developing and accessing climate-related projects and decarbonization initiatives, including low-carbon investments, fleet transitions, carbon capture, and sustainable agriculture programs.
• Professional certification/training in Sustainability or ESG, such as CPD Reporting Certification will be an added advantage.
• Experience in engaging board on ESG/Sustainability matters.