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Ola Toba

@olatoba

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Climate and sustainability leader with 14+ years delivering climate risk, decarbonization, and ESG solutions.

Canada

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What I'm looking for

I seek senior roles where I can lead climate strategy and ESG integration, advise executives on disclosure and decarbonization, and drive measurable emissions reductions.

I am a climate and sustainability professional with over 14 years integrating climate risk and sustainability into large-scale projects across energy, infrastructure, mining, and agriculture. I develop and execute climate strategies, TCFD-aligned scenario analyses, and net-zero roadmaps while ensuring compliance with Canadian regulations and international disclosure frameworks.

I have led ESG due diligence, materiality assessments, and sustainability reporting for funds and major projects, improving decision-making efficiency and compliance outcomes. I advise executives on disclosure requirements, implement GHG accounting and KPI dashboards, and build stakeholder engagement approaches that deliver measurable emissions reductions and enhance organizational resilience.

Experience

Work history, roles, and key accomplishments

Current

ESG & Impact Manager

Current

Expedier Inc.

Jan 2024 - Present (1 year 11 months)

Designed a climate and ESG risk framework aligned with OSFIB-15 and IFRS S1/S2, launched a dashboard tracking emissions and KPIs that reduced compliance gaps by ~25%, and advised executives on Canadian climate disclosure requirements.

OSFIB 15 GHG Accounting Dashboarding KPIs Stakeholder Engagement Sustainable Finance

Senior Manager, Climate Change

Ernst & Young

May 2023 - Jun 2025 (2 years 1 month)

Delivered TCFD-aligned climate risk analyses and sustainability reports for a $400M infrastructure fund, led ESG due diligence on 30+ projects improving investor decision-making efficiency by 30%, and advised on emissions reduction and adaptation measures.

TCFD Sustainability Reporting Risk Management

Regional Managing Director

EBS Advisory (Pty) Limited

Nov 2017 - Apr 2023 (5 years 5 months)

Directed ESG consulting engagements across finance and natural resources, achieved 100% regulatory compliance and reduced incident rates by 50% through Environmental & Social Management Systems and climate risk controls.

ESG Strategy IFC Performance Standards Stakeholder Engagement ISO 14001 Team Leadership

Senior ESG Consultant

EBS Advisory (Pty) Limited

Jan 2016 - Oct 2017 (1 year 9 months)

Developed ESG policies and implemented ISO 14001/45001 programs for financial institutions, closing compliance gaps and elevating ESG ratings by 40% while reducing environmental incidents by 50%.

ESG ISO 14001 ISO 45001 Environmental Audits Compliance Climate Resilience Training

Environmental Consultant

Tri-Spheres Limited

Jul 2014 - Dec 2015 (1 year 5 months)

Executed Phase I/II environmental site assessments, audits, and remediation plans achieving 95% client satisfaction and increasing repeat business by 30% through improved environmental performance.

Auditing Client Relations ESG Reporting Risk Mitigation

HSE & Projects Coordinator

Odun Environmental Limited

Jun 2011 - Jun 2014 (3 years)

Delivered 25+ EIAs with full compliance, implemented HSE plans that reduced workplace incidents by 50%, and integrated climate and pollution prevention measures into operations to expedite project approvals.

EIA Incident Reduction Environmental Compliance Reporting Training

Education

Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework

Keele University

Master of Science, Management with Sustainability

2025 -

Enrolled in an online M.Sc. Management with Sustainability beginning in 2025 to develop advanced sustainability management and strategy skills.

Conestoga College

Certificate, Environmental Laws & Regulations

Completed a continuing education program on Environmental Laws and Regulations in 2025 to support regulatory compliance and environmental governance knowledge.

ECO Canada

Environmental Professional in Training (EPt), Environmental Professional Training

Obtained the Environmental Professional in Training (EPt) designation in 2025 to demonstrate professional competency in environmental practice.

IFRS Foundation / ISSB

IFRS/ISSB S1 & S2 Certificate, Sustainability Disclosures

Completed the IFRS/ISSB S1 & S2 Sustainability Disclosures Certificate in 2025 to support sustainability reporting and disclosure alignment.

Project Management Institute

Project Management Professional (PMP), Project Management

Awarded the Project Management Professional (PMP) credential in 2025 to validate project management knowledge and practices.

ISO (Lead Implementer Training)

ISO 45001:2018 Senior Lead Implementer, Occupational Health & Safety Management

Completed ISO 45001:2018 Senior Lead Implementer training in 2020 to lead occupational health and safety management system implementation.

ISO (Lead Implementer Training)

ISO 14001:2015 Senior Lead Implementer, Environmental Management Systems

Completed ISO 14001:2015 Senior Lead Implementer training in 2019 to lead environmental management system implementation.

NEBOSH

NEBOSH International General Certificate, Health and Safety

Achieved the NEBOSH International General Certificate in 2015 covering international health, safety, and risk management practices.

Ahmadu Bello University

Bachelor of Engineering, Water Resources & Environmental Engineering

Completed a Bachelor of Engineering in Water Resources and Environmental Engineering, focusing on environmental engineering principles and water resource management.