MICHAEL J. UDO-OFFIONG
St. Catharines,Canada
Summary
Experienced Environmental/energy management and sustainability professional experienced in conducting analysis of environmental practices, policies, and trends to support the development and implementation of sustainable strategies. Proficient in conducting energy audits, analyzing data, research, stakeholder engagement, project management, adept at developing and executing strategic plans to enhance operational performance and achieve organizational sustainability goals. Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) Analyst and Sustainable Finance professional. Skilled in conducting ESG risk assessment, analyzing and mitigating risks associated with business operations, investments, and financing activities.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainability Analyst
Niagara College
01.2025 - Current
- Collaborated with sustainability managers and coordinators to execute operational and academic sustainability projects.
- Designed infographics to effectively communicate sustainability performance, results and trends to stakeholders.
- Assisted in the development of energy conservation strategies by providing analysis of consumption trends, utilizing advanced Ms Excel functions, to analyze and present sustainability data.
- Developed sustainability reports and engagement materials aligned with Niagara College's sustainability goals.
Energy Analyst
Niagara Region
03.2024 - 10.2024
- Company Overview: Ontario, Canada.
- Analyzed and submitted energy consumption data for 65 facilities managed by Niagara Region into ENERGY STAR Portfolio Manager, ensuring compliance with Ontario's Broader public sector (BPS) energy reporting regulation.
- Utilize Power BI, RETScreen to analyze energy usage trends, identify patterns and maintain a database of Key Performance Indicators (KPIs), leading to a 12% reduction in energy consumption across regional buildings.
- Evaluated the performance of solar panels across Niagara Region buildings under Ontario's 'Feed-In Tariff' (FIT) program, assessing both energy generation (kWh) and revenue contributions to optimize renewable energy output and financial returns.
- Analyse energy data, GHG emissions, electricity and natural gas usage for regional buildings managed by the Niagara Region to prepare and submit compliance reports to the Ministry of Environment, under O.Reg 25/23 for Greenhouse Gas reporting.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to develop and implement energy management plans, including identifying key strategies to meet sustainability goals and improve energy efficiency across regional buildings.
- Conducted environmental and social risk assessments to identify risks and opportunities for Niagara regional Government operations and projects.
- Ontario, Canada.
Environmental and Social Governance - (ESG) Analyst
Zenith General Insurance Company Limited
08.2021 - 12.2023
- Conduct comprehensive assessments of ESG risks and opportunities within insurance portfolios, evaluating environmental, social impact, governance practices to inform underwriting decisions and risk management strategies.
- Maintained the company's A+ rating by developing and implementing ESG policies aligned with global sustainability standards including UN Principles for Sustainable Insurance (PSI) and GRI (Global Reporting Initiative).
- Monitor and report on key performance indicators (KPIs) related to energy consumption, greenhouse gas emissions, and sustainability goals, providing regular updates to senior management, rating agencies and investors.
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to integrate sustainability principles into business practices, policies, and decision-making processes.
- Developed and maintained ESG policies, standards, and best practices, ensuring compliance with United Nations Principles for Sustainable Insurance, Global Reporting Initiative and Sustainability Accounting Standards Board.
- Conduct on-site risk surveys and inspections to assess environmental hazards, property conditions, and regulatory compliance, identifying potential risks and mitigation measures to minimize losses and improve underwriting accuracy.
Environmental and Social Governance - (ESG) Analyst
Zenith Bank Plc
02.2018 - 07.2021
- Conduct assessment and categorization of credit applications for environmental and social risk in line with the Central Banks sustainable banking principle and United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP FI)- Principles for Responsible Banking.
- Developed and submitted ESG reports, ensuring compliance with International Finance Corporation (IFC) standards, enabling the bank to secure a $100 million loan to support small and medium enterprises (SMEs) during the Covid-19 pandemic.
- Member of the sustainability steering committee, played a key role in supporting the bank's transition to clean energy by driving renewable energy adoption, including the integration of 397 solar-powered branches and 1,102 solar-powered ATM's.
- Monitored sustainability indicators, such as energy usage, GHG emissions, waste generation and implement sustainability reporting framework and methodologies to track and communicate ESG performance to stakeholders.
- Prepare sustainability reports, including United Nations Environmental Programme - Finance initiative (UNEP-FI) reports, annual ESG disclosures using SASB & Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) standard in line with international best practice.
- Analyse and implement environmental management systems (EMS) and sustainability strategies to enhance resource efficiency, reduce environmental footprint, and improve overall sustainability performance.
Education
Post-Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Niagara College
Canada01.2025
Post-Graduate Certificate - Environmental Management and Assessment
Niagara College
Canada01.2024
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-GA -
01.2024
B.Sc. (Hons.) - Environmental Protection and Resource Management
University of Calabar
01.2016
International General Certificate in Occupational Health and Safety- NEBOSH -
United KingdomSkills
- Data Analysis
- Teamwork and Collaboration
- Project management
- Research
- Time Management
- Attention to Detail
- ESG Risk Assessment/Risk management
- Superior familiarity with MS word, Outlook, power point & excel
- Exceptional communication and Analytical skills
- Sustainability reporting (GRI, SASB, TCFD, UNEP-FI)
- Environmental Management Systems (EMS)
- Energy Audits/Data Analysis
Timeline
Sustainability Analyst
Niagara College
01.2025 - Current
Energy Analyst
Niagara Region
03.2024 - 10.2024
Environmental and Social Governance - (ESG) Analyst
Zenith General Insurance Company Limited
08.2021 - 12.2023
Environmental and Social Governance - (ESG) Analyst
Zenith Bank Plc
02.2018 - 07.2021
Post-Graduate Certificate - Supply Chain Management
Niagara College
Post-Graduate Certificate - Environmental Management and Assessment
Niagara College
Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design (LEED)-GA -
B.Sc. (Hons.) - Environmental Protection and Resource Management
University of Calabar