Lorraine FitzGerald

Head Of Sustainability at Glenveagh Properties PLC

Lorraine FitzGerald has a diverse work experience in various companies and roles. Lorraine currently serves as the Head of Sustainability at Glenveagh Properties PLC. Prior to this, Lorraine worked at Bank of Ireland for four years as the Senior Business Partner - Responsible & Sustainable Business. Lorraine'sresponsibilities included developing the bank's Responsible and Sustainable Business strategy, delivering annual reports, managing stakeholder engagement, presenting to board committees, and driving awareness of the bank's ESG approach. Lorraine also played a key role in delivering the bank's inaugural Green Bond Framework and engaging with investors and sustainability ratings agencies.

Before joining Bank of Ireland, Lorraine worked as the Director of Leave No Trace Ireland for five years, where they focused on promoting sustainable practices and responsible outdoor recreation. Lorraine also served as a CSR Adviser at Business in the Community Ireland, providing guidance on corporate responsibility strategies and managing the Business Working Responsibly Mark certification.

Earlier in their career, Lorraine worked as the Adaptation Scotland Delivery Manager and Private Sector Officer at SNIFFER, where they were responsible for planning and delivering climate change adaptation programs for the private sector. Lorraine also worked as a Senior Environmental Consultant at RPS Group, leading environmental communications and stakeholder consultation programs. Additionally, they served as an Environmental Education Officer at the Irish Wildlife Trust and a REPS Planner at Vincent Costello & Associates.

Overall, Lorraine FitzGerald has a strong background in sustainability, corporate responsibility, climate change adaptation, and environmental consulting.

Lorraine FitzGerald completed their education history as follows:

From 1990 to 1996, Lorraine attended Mount Saint Michael in Claremorris, Co. Mayo, where they obtained a Leaving Certificate.

Then, from 1996 to 2000, they studied at the University of Galway and earned a BSc in Environmental Science.

In 2002, Lorraine pursued further education at Technological University Dublin and completed an MSc in Sustainable Development in 2003.

In 2007, they attended Maynooth University and obtained a Certificate in Training and Further Education.

Most recently, in 2020 and 2021, Lorraine studied at University College Dublin and obtained a Professional Certificate in Responsible and Sustainable Finance.

No field of study is specified for their Professional Certificate in Responsible and Sustainable Finance and the Certificate in Training and Further Education.

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  • Head Of Sustainability

    October, 2021 - present