Michel GNANGORAN ESSAN

Head of ESG

Salaire / Taux journalier

Cité MARINA, Côte d'Ivoire

Freelance, ouvert au CDI

Expertises

RSE

Langues

Français (Maternelle)Anglais (Courant)

À propos

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.

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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 : –

Certifié par PECB

Professional certificate in climate science and engineering

Délivré le : déc. 2022

Certifié par EDHEC Business School

Executive Certificate in Green, Social and Sustainable Bonds (Green Finance)

Délivré le : déc. 2022

Certifié par HEC Paris & IFC

Pro Certificate ESG & Climate Change

Délivré le : oct. 2022

Certifié par Wharton, University of Pennsylvania

IFC Performance Standard Certificate and Implementation of the Environmental and Social Management System

Délivré le : oct. 2021

Certifié par IFC

Professional Certificate in Economics and Climate Change Policy

Délivré le : oct. 2021

Certifié par EDHEC Business School

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