Paula Kirk
About Paula Kirk
Paula Kirk is the Director of Carbon and Climate Change at Arup, leading initiatives to expand the company's services in Ireland and recognized as a NetZero Champion.
Current Role at Arup
Paula Kirk currently serves as the Director of Carbon and Climate Change at Arup in County Dublin, Ireland, a position she has held since 2019. She leads initiatives to expand the company's carbon and climate change services within the region. Furthermore, Paula is actively involved in recruiting experienced professionals to build a specialized team focused on decarbonisation and climate response.
Previous Roles at Arup
Before her current role, Paula Kirk served as a Director at Arup in London, UK, starting from 2016. Prior to that, she was an Associate Director at Arup from 2013 to 2016. Earlier, she held the position of Associate at Arup for six years, from 2007 to 2013. Her progressive career at Arup reflects a deepening specialization in sustainability and climate change.
Past Employment Experience
Paula Kirk has a background in energy and sustainability that spans several positions. From 2005 to 2007, she worked as the London Energy Partnership Manager at the Greater London Authority (GLA). Prior to that, she was a Senior Renewables Officer at Carbon Descent from 2002 to 2005.
Educational Background
Paula Kirk holds an MSc in Energy and Sustainable Development from De Montfort University, completed in 1999. She also has a BSc in Environmental Science from Ulster University, completed in 1998. Her educational foundation provides the expertise necessary for her specialized role in climate change and sustainability.
Key Contributions and Recognition
In her current role, Paula Kirk has been instrumental in establishing a new service offering in Ireland aimed at addressing climate change challenges. She is recognized as a NetZero Champion at the Towards NetZero Ireland Awards, highlighting her contributions and leadership in the field of sustainability and climate response.