About

Valentine Mutale Palangwa is a seasoned professional with over 8 years of comprehensive experience, specializing in Environmental Management, Sustainability, Natural Resource Management, Climate Change, Solar PV Waste Management, ESG, Early Warning Systems, Disaster Risk Reduction and Response, HSE, Industrial and Manufacturing Safety Management, and Wastewater Management. He holds an MSc in Environmental Management and a BSc in Forestry. His commitment to fostering sustainable practices is further evident through my adept implementation and management of ISO 14001:2015 and ISO 45001:2018 standards. He holds certificates in Conflict of Interest Risk Management for Projects, Introduction to Air Quality Management, Occupational Health and Safety, Fire Safety Management, Dust PSM Training-Explosion Safety, Chemical Spillage Awareness, COSHH Risk Assessor, and Solar Project Development. His expertise extends to ESG where he has successfully contributed to the AB InBev Africa 2025 sustainability goals implementation which include water stewardship, climate action, circular packaging and smart agriculture. With a proven track record, he excelled in developing and executing comprehensive strategies for environmental stewardship and safety compliance, and his proficiency extends to cutting-edge areas such as solar PV waste management, coproducts and waste, and circular packaging, aligning with a dedication to innovative solutions. As a forward-thinking researcher, he is passionate about contributing to the evolution of environmental practices and ensuring a resilient and sustainable future. His diverse skill set and commitment to continuous learning positions his as a valuable asset, ensuring the integration of best practices in environmental stewardship and safety across various domains.

Skills

  • Climate change adaptation
    4
  • Environmental and Social Impact Assessment (ESIA)
    7
  • Environmental Impact Assessment
    8
  • Health Safety and environment
    10
  • ENVIRONMENT HEALTH AND SAFETY
    10
  • Climate resilience and integrated sustainability
    4
  • WATER AND WASTEWATER MANAGEMENT
    10
  • wastewater treatment
    10
  • solid waste management
    10
  • Hazardous waste management
    8
  • Fire fighting and management
    10
  • Regulatory Compliance
    10
  • Researcher
    5
  • Disaster Risk Reduction
    5
  • Environmental Disaster Risk Management
    5

Recommendations

Mutale Palangwa

 10/3/2025
Provided a score of  
10
  for Valentine Mutale Palangwa

Experience

Valentine Mutale Palangwa

Work experience
  • Environmental, Social & Governance (ESG) Lead at   Seed Co Group
  • Led stakeholder engagement, including regulatory bodies such as ZEMA and the Ministry of Green Economy and Environment
  • Spearheaded ESG planning and implementation for multi-country operations.
  • Managed department budgets and forecasts, aligning with strategic sustainability goals.
  • Built and led a high performing environmental and safety team, fostering engagement and clear goal alignment.
  • Develop, implement, and monitor waste management plans aligned with regulatory and ESG standards.
  • Drive waste minimization, recycling, and circular economy initiatives
  • Engage licensed contractors and ensure environmental compliance during waste handling.
  • Conduct environmental health risk assessments related to air quality, noise, water, and sanitation.
  • Coordinate with SHE and medical teams on occupational hygiene strategies.
  • Developed ESMS aligned with Rainforest Alliance and IFC Performance Standards, integrating pesticide handling, labour risks, and supply chain due diligence.
  • Led ESG training across operations and facilitated high-level stakeholder engagement.
  • Developed water management, health risk mitigation, and food security frameworks.
  • Ensured alignment with global ESG KPIs and donor reporting frameworks.
  • Designed and delivered environmental training and awareness programs.
  • Support EIA/EPB processes for new projects or operational changes.

Valentine Mutale Palangwa

Work experience
  • Lead country wide SHE culture transformation, ensuring accountability and ownership.
  • Align business units with corporate SHE strategy; supported TNA and SHE trainings.
  • Conducted multi-site SHE audits, enforced SHE compliance, and led safety investigations.
  • Embedded risk management in operations, supporting regulatory inspections and reporting.
  • Oversee implementation of ISO 14001 & ISO 45001 with continual improvement goals.
  • Managed department budgets and forecasts, aligning with strategic sustainability goals.

Valentine Mutale Palangwa

Education
  • Environmental Toxicology, Environmental Analytical Methods, Environmental Earth Science, Environmental Management and Sustainability, Geoinformatics, Research Methodology etc

Valentine Mutale Palangwa

Work experience
  • I was consulted to conduct environmental project briefs, safety trainings, develop and implement EHS management systems for different clients, waste management, and biodiversity assessments. Guides on legal compliance, environmental and safety audits, safety signage, and other services are available.

Valentine Mutale Palangwa

Work experience
  • Responsible fo:
  • Implementation 2025 global sustainability goals
  • Stakeholder engagement on environment and sustainability and environmental protection
  • Environmental Management System implementation and monitoring
  • Liaising with external stakeholders and government officials
  • Permit / License renewal and compliance
  • Conduct water risk assessment for the brewery sustainability
  • Promote circular packaging and solid waste management through broken glass recycling
  • Management of coproducts and waste through recycling and byproduct value addition initiatives
  • Implement brewery better world routines through VPO management tools such modulation level 1 to level 4 and water 1:1 program implementation
  • Management of effluent treatment process for the brewery with the support from the utility company (LWSC) and OEM (waterleau)
  • Managing Safety and Environmental Systems and other applicable management systems (SMSs).
  • Advise on Legal/ Statutory Safety health and Environmental Regulations and requirements
  • Create and maintain the integrated co-products and waste management plan and lead associated activities to align with the legislative requirements.
  • Manage contractors and transporters of wastes and hazardous substances

Valentine Mutale Palangwa

Work experience
  • Implement and manage the Environmental Management System (EMS ISO 14001) and reports.
  • Prepare environmental, health, and safety strategies and develop internal policies.
  • Manage the hazard identification and Risk Assessment regime at the Mine
  • Advise on legal/statutory safety, health and Environmental Regulations and requirements
  • Coordinate the organization's OHSE Management System by communicating, advising, supporting and motivating employees to ensure knowledge of the system
  • Conduct Safety Inspections, audits and risk assessments of all plant operations to ensure they remain safe, effective and relevant
  • Coordinate Safety Committee Meetings
  • Make changes to working practices that are safe and comply to legislation
  • Develop a Resettlement Action Plan (RAP) and coordinate corporate social responsibility (CSR).
  • Induct new employees and re-induct old employees coming from the industrial break in terms of Health Safety and Environment.
  • Conduct inspections of hazardous waste generators and hazardous materials establishments to Ensure compliance with ZEMA and Mines and Minerals (Environmental) Regulations pertaining to waste storage, treatment, handling, transporting, disposal, and record-keeping.
  • Respond to and follow up immediately on any environmental or safety emergency.
  • Monitor air quality (ambient air quality monitoring and stack emissions), water monitoring (both surface and ground) and all other environmental aspects.
  • Carry out regular site inspections to check that policies and procedures are being properly implemented.
  • Prepare weekly, monthly, bi-annual and annual reports
  • Ensure company operations comply with and adhere to all legislative requirements.
  • Review and analyse accidents and near-miss incidents and make corrective action recommendations
  • Provide input to the Leadership Team on HSE matters
  • Monitor performance of contractor’s site management personnel to ensure alignment with contractor’s internal HSE standards and HSE requirements

Valentine Mutale Palangwa

Education
  • February, 2009 - December, 2012
  • Fulltime

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Mutale Palangwa

 10/3/2025
Provided a score of  
10
  for Valentine Mutale Palangwa