Chigozirim Israel
Summary
Results-driven ESG Analyst and Sustainability Manager with 7+ years of experience in ESG strategy, sustainability reporting, and innovation management. Proven expertise in driving sustainable growth, securing $300K+ in funding, and leading cross-functional teams to deliver impactful solutions. Adept at ESG data analysis, stakeholder engagement, and aligning business strategies with global sustainability standards (GRI, SASB). Passionate about leveraging technology and innovation to address climate change and promote sustainable development.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Climate Resilience & Food Security Fellow
Halcyon
Washington
01.2024 - Current
- Conducted in-depth research on climate change impacts, informing policy recommendations for food security
- Engaged with policymakers, NGOs, and private sector leaders to drive collaborative solutions for climate resilience
ESG Director & Chief Executive Officer
Riwe Technologies
Lagos
01.2022 - Current
- Raised $300,000 in seed funding to drive innovation and sustainable product development
- Managed stakeholder and investor relations, ensuring alignment with ESG goals and transparency in reporting
- Prepared ESG reports in compliance with GRI and SASB standards, enhancing organizational credibility
Advisory Board Member: ESG and Sustainability
Food Futures Africa
01.2021 - Current
- Spearheaded corporate governance and CSR strategy development, aligning operations with ESG principles
- Conducted ESG risk assessments and implemented mitigation plans, reducing organizational risk exposure by 20%
- Advised on sustainable business practices, contributing to a 15% improvement in ESG performance metrics
Virtual Experience Programme
Deloitte
12.2024 - 01.2025
- Company Overview: Virtual Experience Programme
- Completed an immersive virtual program in consulting, financial advisory, risk advisory, corporate tax, and audit
- Collaborated with Deloitte professionals to solve real-world business challenges, enhancing leadership and teamwork skills
- Gained hands-on experience in ESG risk assessment and mitigation strategies
- Virtual Experience Programme
Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer
Foodrun Technologies
Lagos
01.2020 - 01.2022
- Developed and launched a core application for Android and iOS, serving 50,000+ users and processing $500K+ in transactions
- Managed a team of 20+ professionals, fostering innovation and delivering user-centric solutions
- Integrated sustainability principles into product development, reducing operational carbon footprint by 10%
Risk Analyst
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
Abuja
01.2020 - 12.2020
- Developed risk management strategies, ensuring regulatory compliance and policy alignment
- Conducted field research and documentation, providing actionable insights for sustainable development projects
Communications & Sustainability Officer
Alliances for Africa
Abuja
01.2017 - 12.2020
- Designed and implemented environmental and social sustainability programs, impacting 10,000+ beneficiaries
- Prepared sustainability reports in compliance with global standards, enhancing organizational transparency
- Led community projects to promote local environmental initiatives, increasing community engagement by 25%
Education
Master of Business Creation - Business Administration, Sustainability
University of Utah
Salt Lake City, UT08-2025
Bachelor of Engineering - Bioresources Engineering, Agricultural Engineering
Federal University of Technology Owerri
Owerri, Nigeria01.2021
Skills
- ESG Data Analysis & Reporting
- Double Materiality Assessment
- Sustainability Reporting (GRI, SASB)
- Stakeholder Engagement
- Green Finance & Sustainable Investment
- Climate Risk Assessment
- Product Development & Strategy
- Policy analysis
- Business Development & Analysis
- Software Engineering
- Python
- SQL
- Bloomberg Terminal
- Project management
Certification
- Certified ESG Analyst (CESGA), Bloomberg, 01/01/24
- Sustainability Reporting, University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, 01/01/25
- Science and Engineering of Climate Change, EDHEC Business School, 01/01/24
- IT Support Specialization, Google, 01/01/19
Accomplishments
- Secured $300K seed funding for Riwe Technologies, driving innovation and sustainable growth.
- Led the development of a mobile application serving 50,000+ users and processing $500K+ transactions.
- Conducted ESG risk assessments, reducing organizational risk exposure by 20%.
- Published research on carbon markets and climate resilience, contributing to African policy development.
Publications
- Carbon Markets and Opportunities for African Farmers, Chigozirim, I., 2023, Africa-Europe Foundation
- The Creatives Ethos: Owning Your Game as a Creative, Chigozirim, I., 2020, Amazon
Affiliations
- Professional Development: Continuous learning through certifications and speaking at events.
- Community Engagement: Led CSR activities, bridging digital divides for over 1000 rural kids.
- Educational Initiatives: Spearheaded climate-smart education for farmers to adapt to climate change.
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Virtual Experience Programme
Deloitte
12.2024 - 01.2025
Climate Resilience & Food Security Fellow
Halcyon
01.2024 - Current
ESG Director & Chief Executive Officer
Riwe Technologies
01.2022 - Current
Advisory Board Member: ESG and Sustainability
Food Futures Africa
01.2021 - Current
Co-founder and Chief Technical Officer
Foodrun Technologies
01.2020 - 01.2022
Risk Analyst
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)
01.2020 - 12.2020
Communications & Sustainability Officer
Alliances for Africa
01.2017 - 12.2020
Master of Business Creation - Business Administration, Sustainability
University of Utah
Bachelor of Engineering - Bioresources Engineering, Agricultural Engineering
Federal University of Technology Owerri
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