Sustainability Decarbonisation Specialist at Dangote

The role is focused on managing Dangote Cement's greenhouse gas emissions (GHG). The Specialist is responsible for monitoring, analysing, and forecasting to ensure compliance with regulations, developing and implementing carbon reduction strategies, and preparing sustainability reports.

Key Duties & Responsibilities

• Assess and prioritise climate action strategies, specifically carbon emissions reduction, including energy efficiency enhancements, adoption of renewable energy sources, and implementation of carbon offsetting initiatives.
• Coordinates the decarbonisation program, including training and adherence to the minimum requirements of reduction action plans and other actions of the plant decarbonisation working groups.
• Utilize carbon accounting software and tools to streamline data collection, analysis, and reporting, ensuring data integrity and timely submission of ESG reports.
• Develop and lead the implementation of comprehensive decarbonisation strategies aligned with organisational goals and industry best practices.
• Support the Head of Sustainability in developing and implementing a Net Zero Roadmap and communicating progress on carbon reduction efforts.
• Coordinate efforts to identify and secure external climate funding sources 9inclusing carbon credits) to implement decarbonisation initiatives and carbon offsets for all plants.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate decarbonisation considerations into business operations and ensure the operationalisation in technical functions to improve their sustainability performance
• Prepare and present regular reports and presentations on decarbonisation progress, challenges, and recommendations.
• Stay informed about emerging technologies, policies, and trends related to decarbonisation and advise senior management on potential opportunities and risks.
• Assists management in implementing other sustainability tasks assigned.

Requirements

Education

• Degree or equivalent in Environmental Science, Engineering, Sustainability, or a related field. A Master’s degree in related courses, such as Energy Sustainability, Renewable Energy would be an advantage.

Desirable Criteria

• Experience managing retrofit projects from inception to completion, including budgeting, scheduling, and quality control.
• Experience with GHG protocol, certified with ISO 14064 or ISO 14001
• Excellent project management, communication, and leadership skills, with the ability to collaborate effectively with diverse stakeholders.
• Ability to work independently, prioritise tasks effectively, and drive results in a dynamic and fast-paced environment.
• Abreast with sustainability trends and the relationship between Dangote Cement Group, the global industry, and the environment