Azeez Ogundiran

First name
Azeez
Last name
Ogundiran
Email
[email protected]
Phone number
+234 905 548 5300
How do you self-identify or would like to be identified?
Man
Do you belong to any ethnic minority group of self-identify as an indigenous person?
No
Affiliation, organization, or community
Wema Bank
Years of professional or activism experience or of knowledge built on specific indigenous expertise
5-10 years
Country of residence
Nigeria
Languages
English
In which geographic region (and sub-region) does your work mostly focus?
Western Africa
Mitigation
Renewable energy
Waste management
Adaptation
Early warning systems and Environmental assessment
Human health
Climate technologies
Manufacturing
Solid waste management
Cross-sectoral enablers
Capacity-building and training
Communication and awareness
Economics and climate finance
Innovation, research, development and demonstration
Cross-cutting approaches
Community-based
Ecosystems and biodiversity
Gender
Do you have proven experience in gender and climate change issues?
Yes, my work/ area of expertise mainly focuses on gender and climate change
Mitigation
Renewable energy
Waste management
Adaptation
Early warning systems and Environmental assessment
Human health
Climate Technologies
Manufacturing
Solid waste management
Cross-cutting approaches
Community-based
Ecosystems and biodiversity
Cross-sectoral enablers
Capacity-building and training
Communication and awareness
Economics and climate finance
Governance and planning (policy, regulatory systems)
Please provide your short bio reflecting on your academic, professional and practical background

A seasoned ESG, Sustainability, and HSE professional with over six years of cross-sector experience in banking, energy, manufacturing, and consulting. As ESG Officer at Wema Bank, Nigeria, I champion the development of environmental & social risk management systems, support sustainable finance initiatives, and ensure compliance with global ESG standards (GRI, IFRS, UNGC). My expertise lies in ESG integration, sustainability reporting, and stakeholder engagement, helping organizations align with global best practices while delivering measurable impact.

Previously, as Sustainability Manager at ParallelPoint Consult, I developed ESG strategies, conducted materiality assessments, and trained clients on embedding sustainability into core operations. My HSE background includes roles at GOPA International Energy Consultants and Henkel Nigeria, where I implemented robust health & safety protocols, mitigated environmental risks, and maintained zero-fatality project records.

I hold a Master’s in Safety, Health, and Environment (Distinction) and multiple certifications, combining technical rigor with strategic vision to drive sustainable business transformation.

Provide a link to your LinkedIn account
https://www.linkedin.com/in/azeez-ogundiran
Are you interested in being contacted for any of the following
Advisory in technical assistance project
Contributor to research/publication