
Michel GNANGORAN ESSAN
Head of ESG
Salaire / Taux journalier
Cité MARINA, Côte d'Ivoire
Freelance, ouvert au CDI
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Introduction
An experienced professional with 11 years in ESG, Sustainable Finance, and CSR, specializing in climate change, impact investment, and reporting. Possesses strong command of international standards like IFC, GRI, SASB, and TCFD, with proven ability in strategy development, risk management, and project implementation across various sectors in Africa.
Expérience de travail
HEAD OF ESG
IVORIAN ELECTRICITY COMPANY (CIE) OF THE ERANOVE GROUP
nov. 2023 - Présent
3 ans
Zou, Côte d'Ivoire
– Implementation of the Environmental and Social Management System (ESMS) according to IFC standards, – Supervise the identification of ICPE sites (Installations Classified for the Protection of the Environment), – Supervise the review of E&S regulatory texts – Develop the CIE climate strategy. – Taxonomy strategy CSRD – Draft all E&S management plans for the CIE, – Identified E&S risks, – Drafted the E&S policy – Climate Risk mapping – Stress test SBTI, NGFS – Taxonomy and reporting – Green Asset and impact investing – Developed the materiality matrix and stakeholder engagement plan. – Carry out the E&S due diligence of the "Electricity for All" (PEPT) program on behalf of the CIE relating to the 60 billion social bonds issued on the AMF market, with ALC and IFC as lessors, in the regions of San Pedro, Man, Yamoussoukro, Abengourou and Aboisso.
SENIOR Consultant ESG & CLIMATE CHANGE
BUREAU VERITAS
déc. 2025 - mai 2026
6 mois
Man, Côte d'Ivoire
– Gap Analysis ESG – Due diligence E&S Oil and gas sites – Materiality matrix – Write ESAP – Engagement of stakeholders – Training
Circular economic project manager
Global Challenge Corporation
déc. 2025 - févr. 2026
3 mois
Man, Côte d'Ivoire
– Conducting the conceptual analysis, stakeholder consultations (private sector, public sector, CSOS, etc.), identification of training needs (processing, analysis and prioritization), and development of the National Circular Economy Training Plan.
SENIOR CONSULTANT SUSTAINABILITY AND IMPACT REPORT
Individual Consultant for West African Development Bank (BOAD)
juil. 2025 - août 2025
2 mois
– Identification of sustainability and impact KPIs, analysis and evaluation of impacts and performance, drafting of the sustainability and impact report using the GIIN, GRI, SASB, and TCFD frameworks – Analysis of future investments and ESG impact, Mapping of stakeholders, Write CSR strategy 2025 2029.
SENIOR CONSULTANT ESG/CSR
GWIC
avr. 2025 - juil. 2025
4 mois
– Identification of sustainability and impact KPIs, analysis and evaluation of impacts and performance, drafting of the sustainability and impact report using the GIIN, GRI, SASB, and TCFD frameworks. – Analysis of future investments and ESG impact, Mapping of stakeholders.
SENIOR CONSULTANT AND SUSTAINABILITY PROJECT MANAGER
ARNAUD ASSOCIATES BURKINA FASO
janv. 2025 - juil. 2025
7 mois
Bingo, Burkina Faso
– GAP analysis ESG & climate change – Environmental and social management system – Risk Assessment (ESG & Climate) – Environmental and social action plan – Materiality matrix – Mapping stakeholders – Supply Chain Assessment – Analysis and evaluation of suppliers according to the CMIA (Cotton Made in Africa) and IFC standards – Value chain analysis (child labor, meetings with cotton producers, assessment of expectations, health and safety of farmers, biodiversity) – ESG and climate policy – Training – Due diligence ESG (5 production sites) – Climate change action plan
ARNAUD ASSOCIATES BURKINA FASO
oct. 2024 - déc. 2024
3 mois
Bingo, Burkina Faso
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER ESG/CSR AND CLIMATE CHANGE
oct. 2024 - déc. 2024
3 mois
Bingo, Burkina Faso
– Train the project team – GAP analysis CSR – Stakeholder mapping (identification, analysis of needs and expectations, influence matrix, stakeholder engagement plan) – Identify priority CSR issues – Realize the materiality matrix – Write the stakeholder engagement plan – Develop the PP matrix and sphere of influence – Drafting the CSR policy – Develop the CSR action plan – Develop the CSR communication plan
SENIOR SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT
oct. 2024 - déc. 2024
3 mois
Bingo, Burkina Faso
– Train the project team – GAP analysis CSR – Stakeholder mapping (identification, analysis of needs and expectations, influence matrix, stakeholder engagement plan) – Identify priority CSR issues – Realize the materiality matrix – Write the stakeholder engagement plan – Develop the PP matrix and sphere of influence – Drafting the CSR policy – Develop the CSR action plan – Develop the CSR communication plan
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER ESG/CSR AND CLIMATE CHANGE
GLOBAL CONSULTING SARL
mars 2024 - déc. 2024
10 mois
Zou, Côte d'Ivoire
– Train the project team – GAP analysis CSR – Stakeholder mapping (identification, analysis of needs and expectations, influence matrix, stakeholder engagement plan) – Identify priority CSR issues – Realize the materiality matrix – Write the stakeholder engagement plan – Develop the PP matrix and sphere of influence – Drafting the CSR policy – Develop the CSR action plan – Develop the CSR communication plan
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER CONSULTANT ESG
ARNAUD ASSOCIATES BURKINA FASO
juin 2024 - juil. 2024
2 mois
Bingo, Burkina Faso
– Drafting the E&S policy – Carry out E&S risk analysis – Develop the emergency response plan – Develop the Stakeholder Engagement Plan – Develop and implement the training plan – Develop E&S Procedures – Develop Due Diligence Procedures – Develop the Screening Processes – Develop E&S Reports for Investors – Develop the Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP)
ARNAUD ASSOCIATES BURKINA FASO
sept. 2023 - déc. 2023
4 mois
Bingo, Burkina Faso
SENIOR SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT
sept. 2023 - déc. 2023
4 mois
Bingo, Burkina Faso
– Train the project team – GAP analysis CSR – Stakeholder mapping (identification, analysis of needs and expectations, influence matrix, stakeholder engagement plan) – Identify priority CSR issues – Realize the materiality matrix – Write the stakeholder engagement plan – Develop the PP matrix and sphere of influence – Drafting the CSR policy – Develop the CSR action plan – Develop the CSR communication plan – Carry out training of directors and the CA
SENIOR ESG TRAINING SPECIALIST
sept. 2023 - sept. 2023
1 mois
Bingo, Burkina Faso
– Training of 1500 administrators and directors at AGSE of state companies in Burkina Faso – Write training modules – Train participants over 4 weeks
DECLIC CONSEIL MOROCCO
avr. 2023 - juil. 2023
4 mois
Morocco, Indiana 47963, États-Unis
SENIOR CONSULTANT ESG
juin 2023 - juil. 2023
2 mois
Morocco, Indiana 47963, États-Unis
– Identify ESG issues and criteria – Consult stakeholders – Analyzing ESG risks – Create the ESG issues materiality matrix – Analysis of ESG trends and best practices
INTERNATIONAL ESG/SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT
avr. 2023 - juil. 2023
4 mois
Morocco, Indiana 47963, États-Unis
– Draft the Stakeholder Engagement Plan (PEPP) – Draft Grievance Redress Mechanism – Write the training module on standard 2
SENIOR ESG & CLIMATE FINANCE CONSULTANT (FINANCIAL AND BANKING SECTOR)
OUR HIRAYA
mars 2022 - avr. 2023
1 an 2 mois
– Conduct an ESG analysis of the company's banking clients for green credit lines. – Assessing ESG risks associated with banking portfolios. – Perform ESG due diligence. – Develop the ESG action plan. – Analyze ESG data using NTINDI software. – Integrate ESG criteria into the business plans of the firm's clients. – Assess climate-related financial risks associated with portfolios (hazard mapping, exposure, vulnerability), and use scenarios to evaluate risks and potential investment opportunities. – Prepare annual sustainability reports following sustainability benchmarks. – Participate in the development of carbon assessments for the firm's clients. – Develop the firm's activities in Africa on the themes of CSR, ESG, climate and carbon. – Contribute to green, social and sustainable bond projects.
GREEN WORLD INTERNATIONAL CONSULTING
déc. 2022 - févr. 2023
3 mois
Zou, Côte d'Ivoire
SENIOR SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT
déc. 2022 - févr. 2023
3 mois
Zou, Côte d'Ivoire
– Analysis and evaluation of suppliers according to RSPO and Rainforest Alliance Certification
SENIOR SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT
déc. 2022 - févr. 2023
3 mois
Zou, Côte d'Ivoire
– GAP Analysis sustainability – Development of quality policy, responsible purchasing – Draft the CSR, OHS, environment policy – Drafting the waste management policy – Drafting the action plan for RSPO certification
SENIOR CONSULTANT ESG DUE DILIGENCE
KPMGIVORY COAST
nov. 2022 - déc. 2022
2 mois
Zou, Côte d'Ivoire
– Due Diligence of the health project in the cities of Sans Pedro and Soubré. (rehabilitation of health centers) – Due Diligence drinking water project in Gagnoa and Sinfra (construction of water tower) – Due Diligence Education Project in Man and Ouably, Kouibly (school construction)
SENIOR ESG SPECIALIST
ESS DAKAR
mai 2022 - juin 2022
2 mois
– Document Review – PP Mapping – Evaluate PPs – Developing the materiality matrix – Develop the consultation questionnaire – Analyzing AfDB E&S categorization tools – Identify PKIs
SENIOR ESG TRAINING SPECIALIST
ARNAUD ASSOCIATES BURKINA FASO
nov. 2021 - févr. 2022
4 mois
Bingo, Burkina Faso
– Carry out training of directors and the CA – Analyze the alignment of climate actions with the NDC (Nationally Determined Contributions). – Identify the endogenous and exogenous factors affecting the strategy. – Analyze climate risks and assess climate resilience. – Examine public climate policies in relation to strategic plans – Develop the climate action plan. – Identify eligibility for financing. – Develop the reporting protocol. – Identify applicable reporting indicators based on frameworks (GRI, SASB, TCFD, CSRD, GIIN). – Develop the reporting protocol for green taxonomy. – Assist project team leaders in data collection for reporting. – Verify the reliability of the data.
HEAD OF THE CSR, ESG, SUSTAINABLE FINANCE AND CLIMATE DEPARTMENT FULL TIME/EXPATRIATE
INTERNATIONAL CENTER FOR CONSULTING AND TRAINING (CICF MALI)
mai 2019 - févr. 2022
2 ans 10 mois
Maliaño, Cantabria, Espagne
– I was in charge of developing the firm's client portfolio, supporting clients in CSR projects, ESG financing, sustainable finance, climate and also training with banks. – I implemented the entire ESG strategy of the Banque Malienne de Solidarité (BMS) and the Banque Nationale de Development Agricole du Mali (BNDA) according to the IFC performance standards. – Concretely, I drafted the banks' ESG policies, set up all the environmental and social risk analysis procedures (screening, categorization, E&S due diligence) and trained all the directors and employees o the two banks; – I drafted the national plan for private sector engagement in the fight against climate change. The mission was funded by UNDP through the Agency for Environment and Sustainable Development (AEDD); – I developed the entire ESG marketing strategy as a Business Developer in sustainable development, as well as a range of ESG products to support companies in Mali.
SUSTAINABILITY HEAD OF DEPARTMENT
International Center for Consulting and Training (CICF Mali)
janv. 2020 - déc. 2021
2 ans
Maliaño, Cantabria, Espagne
– Drafting the E&S policy – Carry out E&S risk analysis – Develop the emergency response plan – Develop the Stakeholder Engagement Plan and Grievance Management Mechanism – Develop and implement the training plan – Develop E&S Procedures – Develop Due Diligence Procedures – Develop the Screening Processes – Develop E&S Reports for Investors – Develop the Environmental and Social Action Plan (ESAP)
SENIOR PROJECT MANAGER SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT
ARNAUD ASSOCIATES BURKINA FASO
août 2021 - oct. 2021
3 mois
Bingo, Burkina Faso
– Train the project team – GAP analysis CSR – Stakeholder mapping (identification, analysis of needs and expectations, influence matrix, stakeholder engagement plan) – Identify priority CSR issues – Realize the materiality matrix – Write the stakeholder engagement plan – Develop the PP matrix and sphere of influence – Drafting the CSR policy – Develop the CSR action plan – Develop the CSR communication plan – Carry out training of directors and the CA
SENIOR SUSTAINABILITY CONSULTANT
ARNAUD ASSOCIATES BURKINA FASO
févr. 2021 - juil. 2021
6 mois
Bingo, Burkina Faso
– Train the project team – GAP analysis CSR – Stakeholder mapping (identification, analysis of needs and expectations, influence matrix, stakeholder engagement plan) – Identify priority CSR issues – Realize the materiality matrix – Write the stakeholder engagement plan – Develop the PP matrix and sphere of influence – Drafting the CSR policy – Develop the CSR action plan – Develop the CSR communication plan – Carry out training of directors and the CA
SENIOR GROUP FINANCIAL ACCOUNTANT
BUREAU VERITAS CÔTE D'IVOIRE
juil. 2015 - mai 2019
3 ans 11 mois
Zou, Côte d'Ivoire
– In charge of the accounting and financial management of the subsidiaries in Guinea, Gabon, DRC, Ghana, Equatorial Guinea, Liberia, Nigeria (Consolidation of group accounts, analysis of investments, provisions, management of fixed assets, financial statements, treasury, general accounting, analysis balance sheets, etc.)
Formation
ESC Clermont Business School
PhD, Business Administration
2024 - 2027
3 ans 1 mois
Jesuit University of West Africa (UJ-CERAP)
Master II, Economic and Social Ethics, Governance and Corporate Social Responsibility
2016 - 2018
2 ans 1 mois
– defended in 2022 with honors
INPHB YAKRO
DTS, Finance Accounting Management Control
2012 - 2015
3 ans 1 mois
Cipim College of Yopougon
BAC G2, G2
2012 - 2012
1 mois
Licences et certifications
ISO 31000 PECB LEAD RISK MANAGER
Délivré le : –
Professional certificate in climate science and engineering
Délivré le : déc. 2022
Executive Certificate in Green, Social and Sustainable Bonds (Green Finance)
Délivré le : déc. 2022
Pro Certificate ESG & Climate Change
Délivré le : oct. 2022
IFC Performance Standard Certificate and Implementation of the Environmental and Social Management System
Délivré le : oct. 2021
Professional Certificate in Economics and Climate Change Policy
Délivré le : oct. 2021