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title: SYSTRA appoints Riona Ainge as Sustainability Lead
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# SYSTRA appoints Riona Ainge as Sustainability Lead

![A professional headshot photo of Riona Ainge (Sustainability Lead at SYSTRA). Riona is wearing a black top, beige trousers and has her arms crossed. She is looking at the camera smiling. The background is grey.](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/09/featured-image-systra-appoints-riona-ainge-as-sustainability-lead.png)

SYSTRA has appointed Riona Ainge to the newly-formed position of Sustainability
Lead to help drive forward it’s work on supporting the environment and enhancing
social value.

The role has been created to support SYSTRA to deliver the four key pillars
within its sustainability mission; social purpose, climate action, responsible
business and environmental stewardship; and Riona starts in position today, 9
^(th) September 2024.

Riona joined SYSTRA four years ago, starting as a Consultant in the Planning and
Consents Team on the Main Works Civils Contract for HS2. She was then seconded
to the role of Sustainability Manager for the Balfour Beatty Vinci SYSTRA JV,
working on the delivery of Old Oak Common Station (OOC).

She is part of the Next Generation Leadership Team (NGLT), sitting alongside
other early career professionals to bring new perspectives and challenge to the
business, and was a finalist for the
[Women in Construction and Engineering (WICE](https://wiceawards.com/index.html)
) Awards in 2024 and the prestigious Young Railway Professional of the Year
2023.

![A professional headshot photo of David White (Director of Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability at SYSTRA). David is wearing a smart suit and tie, glasses and is looking at the camera smiling. The background is white.](https://www.systra.com/uk/wp-content/uploads/sites/11/2024/09/david-white_dsc8623-683x1024.jpg)

> She brings a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to this important role, and it
> is clear she is determined to drive genuine change and momentum across the
> business. I am very much looking forward to working with her on taking our
> sustainability mission forward.
> David White, Director of Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability, SYSTRA Ltd

Riona holds a first-class degree in Geology and Physical Geography from the
University of Birmingham, and a Masters in Environmental Management from the
University of Nottingham.

David White, Director of Health, Safety, Security & Sustainability at SYSTRA,
said: “Riona’s appointment marks a step-change in the future of our
sustainability mission at SYSTRA.”

“She brings a wealth of expertise and enthusiasm to this important role, and it
is clear she is determined to drive genuine change and momentum across the
business. I am very much looking forward to working with her on taking our
sustainability mission forward.”

Riona Ainge, Sustainability Lead at SYSTRA, added: “I am delighted to take on
this important role for SYSTRA, which aligns with my core values towards
enhancing the environment and generating social value in our projects.”

“My first priorities will be establishing our carbon management programme and
creating distinct opportunities to deliver meaningful and lasting social value
in the communities we serve.”

Find out more about
[sustainability at SYSTRA](https://www.systra.com/uk/sustainable-future/).

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