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Christiana Ilechukwu

Calgary,Alberta

Summary

E&S Professional with over 9 years of experience providing ESG support to 60+ SMEs in Africa, focusing on energy access, infrastructure, and manufacturing. Expertise in environmental and social due diligence, ESMS framework implementation, and gender equity programs. Proficient in developing ESG monitoring tools and scorecards, conducting stakeholder training, and ensuring compliance with IFC Performance Standards and GRI. Recently completed an MBA in Canada, enhancing strategic program management and sustainability impact skills.

Overview

10
10
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Manager Climate Change and Sustainability Services

EY
Lagos , Nigeria
12.2020 - 12.2022
  • Delivered 60+ ESDD assessments across energy access, infrastructure, and agriculture sectors, ensuring alignment with IFC Performance Standards and donor safeguard policies.
  • Developed 10+ ESMS frameworks tailored to SMEs, improving ESG risk readiness through audit-tracked performance.
  • Designed ESG scorecards and compliance tools used by SMEs to align with IFC PS and IRIS+ standards.
  • Conducted ESG reporting under GRI, SASB, TCFD, and IRIS+, enhancing transparency and investor engagement.
  • Facilitated training sessions and webinars for over 100 stakeholders on ESG awareness and gender equity integration across Nigeria, Ghana, the Ivory Coast and Egypt.

Lead Environmental Consultant

EnvAccord
10.2017 - 11.2020
  • Led ESG projects for 30+ SMEs across 4 West African countries, focusing on energy access and agribusiness sectors.
  • Designed gender-inclusive scorecards and monitoring tools, improving ESG outcomes
  • Delivered 15+ technical training programs, reaching SME stakeholders and renewable energy associations.
  • Aligned ESMS development with donor and investor frameworks, ensuring stakeholder buy-in and policy compliance.

Associate Environmental Consultant

EnvAccord
01.2016 - 09.2017
  • Conducted ESDD and ESG risk assessments for 20+ investment-ready SMEs in energy and manufacturing.
  • Co-authored ESMS implementation plans aligned with IFC PS, enabling SMEs to secure international funding.
  • Introduced gender equity policies into ESG reporting and operational documentation.
  • Facilitated ESG workshops for stakeholders across Nigeria, Ghana, and Cameroon.

Graduate Environmental Consultant

EnvAccord
04.2013 - 12.2015
  • Supported baseline data collection and reporting for 10+ ESIA/ESDD projects, contributing to funds approvals from their investors.
  • Assisted in ESG documentation, regulatory compliance reviews, and community engagement sessions for locals.

Education

MBA -

University Canada West
Canada
06-2024

M.Sc. - Environmental Management

University of Stirling
Scotland, UK
12.2010

B.Sc. (Hons) - Botany

University of Benin
Nigeria
12.2006

Skills

  • Environmental & Social Due Diligence (ESDD)
  • Environmental & Social Management Systems (ESMS)
  • Gender Equity Risk Assessment & Program Design
  • ESG Scorecard & Tool Development for Monitoring
  • Stakeholder Training & Capacity Building
  • Webinar Facilitation
  • Sustainability Awareness Campaigns
  • ESG Reporting
  • Donor & Investor Frameworks
  • Policy Alignment
  • Regulatory Compliance
  • Program & Project Management

Affiliations

  • Environmental Professional-in-Training (EPt) – EcoCanada
  • Calgary Chapter – Canadian Environmental Professionals
  • International Society of Sustainability Professionals (ISSP)

Certification

  • GRI Certified Sustainability Professional
  • NEBOSH International Certificate – Occupational Health & Safety
  • ISO 14001:2015 Lead Auditor – Environmental Management Systems
  • Diploma in GHG Measuring, Reporting & Verification (In Progress)

Timeline

Manager Climate Change and Sustainability Services

EY
12.2020 - 12.2022

Lead Environmental Consultant

EnvAccord
10.2017 - 11.2020

Associate Environmental Consultant

EnvAccord
01.2016 - 09.2017

Graduate Environmental Consultant

EnvAccord
04.2013 - 12.2015

MBA -

University Canada West

M.Sc. - Environmental Management

University of Stirling

B.Sc. (Hons) - Botany

University of Benin

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