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Kayode Temenu

@kayodetemenu

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ESG & sustainability leader driving decarbonisation and value creation.

United Kingdom

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What I'm looking for

I am seeking a senior sustainability/ESG role where I can lead decarbonisation strategy, implement ESG systems, drive measurable impact, and work cross-functionally within an organization committed to long-term sustainable growth.

I am an experienced ESG and sustainability professional with about 10 years of sector-agnostic experience integrating ESG and sustainable practices into corporate operations and investments. I have led high-impact projects including ESG reporting, GHG emissions assessments, and decarbonisation strategy development toward Net Zero.

I have delivered software-informed sustainability solutions, E&S due diligence, double materiality assessments, and tailored sustainability management tools for clients across manufacturing, private equity, and consulting environments globally. I combine technical expertise in GHG accounting, LCA and regulatory standards (GRI, ISSB, CSRD, TCFD) with practical implementation skills in ESMS, HSE and operational change.

I seek to drive measurable environmental performance improvements and value creation through stakeholder engagement, data-driven decision making, and scalable sustainability systems. My track record includes developing sustainability strategies, securing funding support, leading audits and rolling out reporting frameworks across multi-continent operations.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

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ESG & Sustainability Strategy Advisor

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SustainGRC

Jun 2025 - Present (4 months)

Contributed to design and enhancement of SustainGRC software modules to capture ESG data, calculate Scope 1–3 emissions and support CRSD/ESRS readiness; led development of an E&S due diligence and risk assessment module and advised clients on tool implementation and decarbonisation strategies.

ESG Reporting GHG Accounting ESRS

Global ESG Manager

Minova Global

Feb 2025 - May 2025 (3 months)

Developed a global sustainability data management tool and dashboards to support CSRD/ESRS reporting, quantified Scope 1–2 emissions across operations, set baselines and a cost-effective decarbonisation strategy, and led DMA and regulatory engagement for ESOS/SECR compliance.

ESRS GHG Accounting ESOS SECR Compliance Dashboarding Stakeholder Engagement

Experienced ESG & Sustainability Manager

KPMG

Jan 2024 - Oct 2024 (9 months)

Led consultancy projects to develop ESMS and ESG strategy, conducted GHG baselines and SBTI-aligned decarbonisation planning for clients, delivered ESG due diligence for private equity investments, and implemented value-creation and ESG reporting frameworks.

GHG Accounting ESG Reporting Stakeholder Engagement

Value Creation & ESG Manager

LSSBI Advisory

Apr 2021 - Dec 2023 (2 years 8 months)

Led operational and sustainability initiatives securing ~$25M funding for an agri‑food client, conducted ESDD for multiple clients, implemented ESMS frameworks, and delivered carbon quantification, KPI setting and value-creation plans.

GHG Accounting KPIs Project Management HSE Integration

Operations & ESG Manager

CardinalStone Capital Advisers

Jul 2018 - Feb 2021 (2 years 7 months)

Provided ESG and operations expertise for deal screening and post-acquisition integration, produced 100-day and 365-day value creation plans, automated ESG data collection and reporting, and guided portfolio companies on HSE and ESG implementation.

Pre Deal ESG Screening ESG Reporting Portfolio Management Process Improvement

Senior Associate Operations & ESG

CardinalStone Capital Advisers

Apr 2016 - Jun 2018 (2 years 2 months)

Established the fund's ESG function and ESMS framework, led portfolio operations across five companies, and project-managed a greenfield cassava starch plant construction with zero lost-time accidents.

Portfolio Operations Project Management ESIA ESDD Risk Assessment