Environment Bank appoints NSIPs director

York-based Environment Bank has appointed Corrine Barry as NSIPs business development director as it prepares for the expansion of biodiversity net gain requirements.

Corrine brings 17 years’ experience across infrastructure, energy policy and commercial delivery, most recently serving as UK net zero director at RWE.

In her new role, she will lead a dedicated function focused on nationally significant infrastructure projects, supporting clients across major schemes including energy, transport and utilities.

Corrine said: “I’ve spent my career helping infrastructure developers navigate the regulatory transitions that define their next decade. 

“Biodiversity Net Gain for NSIPs is exactly that kind of moment, a compliance requirement that is also a genuine opportunity to do something lasting for nature. 

“I’ve sat on the other side of this conversation. 

“I know how developers think about risk, programme certainty, and long-term liability. 

“Environment Bank has built something no competitor can match on scale, track record or capital and I couldn’t be more excited to be part of what comes next.”

Corrine’s appointment strengthens Environment Bank’s capability ahead of mandatory biodiversity net gain requirements for NSIPs coming into force in November 2026.

Catherine Spitzer, chief executive of Environment Bank, added: “Corrine is a very exciting addition to Environment Bank at a very exciting time – when the remit for BNG is due to expand to NSIPs. 

“Her impressive experience and skillset will be instrumental in ensuring we help more NSIPs meet their BNG obligations with tailored solutions that go beyond regulation to delivering additional social and environmental value in line with strategic objectives.

“BNG was introduced to ensure development contributes positively to biodiversity rather than eroding it. 

“By bringing nationally significant infrastructure projects into a consistent BNG regime from the end of this year, it will create exciting new opportunities for developers and landowners to work together to restore nature.”

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