ESG and EHS Manager at Olam Agri

Olam Agri is a market-leading, differentiated food, feed, and fiber agri-business with a global origination footprint, processing capabilities, and deep understanding of market needs built over 33 years. With a strong presence in high-growth emerging markets and products across grains & oilseeds, animal feed & protein, rice, edible oils, specialty grains & seeds, cotton, wood products, rubber and commodity financial services.

Olam Agri is at the heart of global food and agri-trade flows with more than 40 million MT in volume traded annually. Focused on transforming food, feed and fiber for a more sustainable future, it aims at creating value for customers, enabling farming communities to prosper sustainably, and strive for a food-secure future.

We are recruiting to fill the position below:

Job Title: ESG and EHS Manager

Location: Lagos
Job Type: Full-time

Job Description

• The ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) and EHS (Environment, Health, and Safety) Manager is responsible for developing, implementing, and overseeing strategies and initiatives related to sustainability, and health and safety within the organization.
• This role involves collaborating with various departments to ensure compliance with environmental regulations, promoting socially responsible practices, and enhancing overall ESG performance indicators related to processing operations focusing on GHG and resource use reduction.

Key Deliverables
Primary role:

• Conduct comprehensive carbon footprint assessments and greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions inventories across company operations focusing on Scope 1 and 2 emissions.
• Analyze data to identify key sources of carbon emissions and develop strategies to reduce emissions intensity and achieve carbon reduction goals in the processing operations.
• Conduct regular EHS audits and inspections to identify potential risks and hazards, and develop corrective action plans to mitigate them.
• Collaborate with cross-functional teams to integrate ESG and EHS considerations into business operations, product development, and supply chain management.
• Coordinate with regulatory agencies and industry organizations to ensure compliance with environmental, health, and safety regulations and standards.

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Environmental Science, Sustainability, Occupational Health and Safety, or related field of engineering; advanced degree preferred.
• Professional certification in EHS management (e.g., CSP, CIH or equivalent) and/or sustainability (e.g., GRI, CDP) is highly desirable.
• 8-10 years of experience in ESG, EHS, Sustainability, Engineering, or related field, with progressive responsibility in program development and management preferably with experience in a corporate role.

Application Closing Date
Not Specified.