Natasha Connolly
About Natasha Connolly
Natasha Connolly is the Director, Global & UKIMEA Sustainability Services Leader at Arup, with a background in environmental engineering and extensive experience in sustainability initiatives.
Current Position at Arup
Natasha Connolly serves as the Director, Global & UKIMEA Sustainability Services Leader at Arup. Her role involves overseeing sustainability initiatives across global projects. She has significant responsibilities in guiding the sustainability strategies and ensuring that sustainability objectives are met consistently across various markets and geographies.
Previous Experience at John Holland
Before joining Arup, Natasha Connolly worked as an Environmental Engineer at John Holland in Sydney, Australia, from 1996 to 1998. In this role, she contributed to environmental engineering projects, ensuring compliance with environmental regulations and implementing sustainable practices across various initiatives.
Education at University of Technology Sydney
Natasha Connolly attended the University of Technology Sydney, where she obtained a Bachelor of Engineering (Honours) degree in Civil & Environmental Engineering, along with a Diploma in Engineering Practice. This educational background provided her with a solid foundation in both civil and environmental engineering.
Global Programme Director for Arup's Net Zero Commitment
At Arup, Natasha Connolly has served as the Global Programme Director for the company's Net Zero commitment. In this capacity, she has focused on achieving ambitious greenhouse gas reduction targets, leading initiatives that aim to significantly reduce carbon emissions across the organization's projects and operations.
Advisory Roles and Consultancy
Natasha Connolly has advised the UK Government on sustainability and carbon strategies for international events such as COP26 in Glasgow and the G7 Summit in Cornwall. She has also worked with the Environmental Agency to assess the carbon absorption and sequestration potential of land holdings across England and supported FIFA in developing sustainable procurement practices.