Shalom Olufemi
Doncaster,United Kingdom
Summary
Sustainability Senior Consultant with 6 years of experience in Sustainability reporting, strategy, and assurance. Possesses expertise in helping organizations comply with sustainability legislations and frameworks (GRI, CSRD, SASB, TCFD, ISSB) and integrating ESG into business operations. Proven ability to manage complex reporting processes, ensure regulatory compliance, and enhance corporate sustainability performance. Strong stakeholder engagement and cross-functional collaboration skills, with a track record of bridging data-driven reporting with long-term sustainability strategy.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Sustainability Reporting & Strategy Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2024 - Current
- Leads double materiality assessments for large companies, conducting value chain mapping, identifying impacts, risks, and opportunities (IRO), and performing ESRS gap analysis to ensure alignment with CSRD
- Championed the preparation of a CSRD-compliant sustainability report for a top e-commerce company, driving the company's commitment to clear, impactful sustainability disclosures while enhancing full compliance with CSRD requirements
- Transformed the ESG strategy a leading energy company by conducting a detailed as-is assessment, setting ambitious targets, and designing a robust framework for non-financial data management
- Collaborates with client teams and internal cross-functional groups (such as Legal, Finance, and Risk) to ensure the consistency and reliability of sustainability data, establishing a strong internal control framework for sustainability reports
- Provides strategic technical guidance to client leadership teams, including Finance, Legal, and Communications, to integrate sustainability disclosures into broader corporate communications, elevating the client's market credibility and strengthening their ESG positioning
- Provides advice to clients on efficient data consolidation and reporting processes, bridging gaps across global teams to streamline the collection and calculation of key sustainability metrics
- Drafts and develops proposals based on in-depth industry knowledge and client requests
Sustainability Strategy & Operations Manager
Honeyfem Nigeria Enterprises
01.2023 - 12.2023
- Pioneered the integration of sustainability principles into the core of the business' strategy
- Spearheaded initiatives to align the company's operations with the principles of the UN Global Compact, embedding sustainability and responsible practices throughout the business
- Led the integration of ESG considerations into decision-making processes, fostering a culture of sustainability-driven innovation and strategic growth
- Guided cross-functional teams to optimize operational processes, resulting in increased efficiency and improved performance
- Created workshops to cultivate sustainability awareness among employees, promoting a shared commitment to driving positive environmental and social impact
Senior Associate - Assurance Services
Ernst & Young (EY)
09.2021 - 12.2022
- Led engagements and ensured compliance with sustainability frameworks, including Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), Global Reporting Initiative (GRI), Sustainability Accounting Standards Board (SASB), the Task Force on Climate-Related Financial Disclosures (TCFD) and UN Principles for Responsible Investments (UN PRI), amongst others
- Conducted assurance engagements and validated non-financial disclosures in accordance with International Auditing Standards (ISAE 3000/3410)
- Built strong client relationships and collaborated with stakeholders to gather relevant information
- Coached junior associates and contributed to their professional growth by sharing expertise and actionable recommendations
- Aided clients in integrating ESG factors into their risk management frameworks and enhanced their long-term sustainability strategies
- Drafted comprehensive recommendations and specialized reports that addressed clients' unique sustainability needs
- Prepared audit plan and time budgets and ensured the completion of deliverables before deadlines
- Provided timely updates to engagement executives on progress and issues
Associate - Assurance Services
Ernst & Young (EY)
01.2019 - 08.2021
- Assisted in the execution of audit engagements for clients across diverse sectors
- Actively participated in discussions with clients to identify ESG risks and opportunities, aligned sustainability ambitions with compliance standards and delivered value-driven reporting solutions
- Contributed to the enhancement of ESG reporting practices by drafting comprehensive recommendations and specialized reports
- Collaborated with cross-functional teams to gather and analyze non-financial data, providing crucial insights for sustainability reporting and contributing to improved sustainability strategies
- Contributed to the preparation of insightful and comprehensive assurance reports
- Assisted senior associates in evaluating clients' ESG performance and preparing comprehensive reports
- Conducted detailed data analysis, leveraging advanced data analytics tools to extract meaningful insights, and identify trends and discrepancies in information
Education
Master of Business Administration -
Ajayi Crowther University
11.2022
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Uyo
02.2017
Skills
- Sustainability reporting
- Corporate sustainability strategies
- Stakeholder management
- Project management
- Client management
- Presentation
- Team supervision
- Verbal and written communication
- Proficient in MS Excel, PowerPoint, Tableau, Power BI
- Proposal drafting & development
Conferences And Engagements
- 06/01/23, Delegate, Youth Energy Summit (YES), Nairobi, Kenya, Accelerating sustainable energy access. Engaged with industry leaders to drive ESG initiatives, strengthening collaboration and communication skills essential for collaborating with colleagues across functions.
- 05/01/23, Guest Speaker, Ife Accounting Summit 6.0, Ile-Ife, Nigeria, Presented to an audience of 1000+ university students. Demonstrated presentation and engagement skills, key for communicating complex ESG strategies to diverse stakeholders.
- 09/01/19, Participant, EY Core Skills II, Drakensberg, South Africa, Gained knowledge on global regulatory reporting and compliance.
Languages
English
Bilingual or Proficient (C2)
Timeline
Sustainability Reporting & Strategy Senior Associate
PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC)
01.2024 - Current
Sustainability Strategy & Operations Manager
Honeyfem Nigeria Enterprises
01.2023 - 12.2023
Senior Associate - Assurance Services
Ernst & Young (EY)
09.2021 - 12.2022
Associate - Assurance Services
Ernst & Young (EY)
01.2019 - 08.2021
Bachelor of Science - Chemistry
University of Uyo
Master of Business Administration -
Ajayi Crowther University
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