SUSTAINABILITY EXECUTIVE AT GOLDEN OIL INDUSTRIES LIMITED | SUSTAINABILITY JOBS IN ONDO

About Company:

Golden Oil Industries Limited was incorporated in Nigeria on 8th September, 1988, and has grown into a household name in Nigeria's edible oil's industry. The company's focus is to provide healthy oil as a cooking medium to its customers. The company is Nigeria's trusted name for supply of refined palm oil, palm kernel oil, olein, soybean Oil, stearin, soybean meal, soy lecithin, and palm kernel de-oiled cake. Our oils are used as healthy cooking medium. Soybean meal and palm kernel de-oiled cake are used in premier poultry / animal feed.

The company's products have been duly certified by the appropriate regulatory agencies Such as the National Agency for Food and Drug Administration and Control (NAFDAC), Standard Organization of Nigeria (SON) and National Environmental Standards and Regulations Enforcement Agency (NESREA). Golden Oil has modern processing technology and plants, which can be compared to worldwide standards. The company has highly trained seasoned oil experts, who's commitment is to delivering healthy oil to Nigerian consumers.

Job Description:

• The Sustainability Executive will support the implementation and monitoring of the company’s sustainability strategy with a strong focus on RSPO compliance, responsible sourcing, and ESG standards.
• The role ensures alignment with regulatory requirements, certification standards, and best practices across operations and the supply chain.

Key Responsibilities

• Support implementation and continuous improvement of sustainability initiatives in line with Roundtable on Sustainable Palm Oil (RSPO) Principles & Criteria.
• Coordinate RSPO certification, surveillance audits, and recertification processes.
• Maintain RSPO documentation, traceability records, and supply chain models (IP, SG, MB).
• Collect, analyze, and report sustainability and ESG data (GHG, waste, water, sourcing).
• Support grievance management, risk assessments, and corrective action plans (CAPs).
• Liaise with auditors, consultants, suppliers, and internal stakeholders on sustainability matters.
• Prepare internal and external sustainability reports and dashboards.
• Support employee training and awareness on RSPO and sustainability standards.
• Assist in employee awareness and training programs on sustainability initiatives.
• Track sustainability KPIs and recommend improvement actions.
• Stay updated on sustainability trends, regulations, and best practices.

Requirements:

• Bsc in Environmental or related field
• Minimum of 4 years experience in Sustainability, Environmental Science, Energy Efficiency, Palm Plantation, or ESG consulting.
• Knowledge of sustainability reporting frameworks such as GRI, IFC Performance Standards, GHG Protocol, CDP, TCFD, etc.
• Strong carbon accounting skills and emissions tracking capability.
• Experience in community relations and stakeholder engagement.
• Knowledge of RSPO standards and sustainability practices in palm plantations (advantageous).
• Very strong computer skills (Excel, PowerPoint, Word).
• Additional sustainability training, certifications, or related experience is an added advantage.

Salary

Application Closing Date: 30th June, 2026

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