The Sustainability Podcast

If you’ve been on any social media channel in the past few years, we are fairly certain you’ve come across a video clip of a robot owned by Boston Dynamics - that not so little 4 legged robot is "Spot", one of the three flagship products that Boston Dynamics currently has available. Where and how are these robots being used?   What is Boston Dynamics ' goal by developing these robots?  In today’s installment of ARC’s sustainability podcast, hosts Jim Frazer and Gaven Simon speak to Roger Hebert of Boston Dynamics. Roger is the industrial inspection sales manager for Boston Dynamics and has extensive industrial manufacturing experience. The episode begins with a general overview of the company and their three flagship robots available today. The group discusses product applications, safety, sustainability, and increased productivity. The conversation then goes into overcoming the company’s complications with adoption and acceptance. As well as positive implications for customers who purchased and adopted their robot into their daily processes. If you’ve ever been interested in learning more about Boston Dynamics, the future of robots, and industrial automation here is your chance!"Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast?Message our host Jim Frazer  if you're interested in being a guest on an upcoming episode! To continue listening to more episodes:https://www.arcweb.com/podcasts-videos-webcasts--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

In this podcast, we examine the triad of energy, digital and automation and how this is advancing industrial circularity, manufacturing efficiency, reduced emissions, renewables, advanced materials and bio-plastics. Future industries will be more interconnected and interdependent. Bhaskar Sinha, Director at the R&D Innovation Lab and Nidal Ghizawi, R&D Director for Process Automation with Schneider Electric and Peter Reynolds, Industry Analyst at ARC Advisory Group discuss these merits.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

Episode description: In today’s episode of the ARC Sustainability Podcast, Gaven Simon ARC analyst is joined by Erica Ocampo Chief Sustainability Officer of the Metals Company. They sit down to discuss ocean mining, where it originated, and what it looks like today. The two speak about traditional mining and the environmental concerns, human right issues, and dwindling mineral reserves. Erica shares about The Metals Company technology, sustainability programs, and how they plan on transitioning into a recycling company. The conversation touches upon the International Seabed Authority and the role they play in facilitating relationships between sponsor countries and companies such as TMC. Lastly, Erica shares plans on how The Metals Company plans to be one of the first companies to apply for a commercial contract this summer.  --------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

Schneider Electric executives Mary Beth Connolly, VP Strategy, Process Automation and Jay Abdallah, VP Cybersecurity Services join Sid Snitkin, VP Cybersecurity Advisory Services in a discussion of how industrial companies can meet the challenges they face in ensuring the cybersecurity of their facilities and critical infrastructure. This includes dealing with the today’s increased risks of ransomware and nation state attacks, as well the people, process, and technology changes that companies should be considering to enable secure digitalization. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

Listen in to this fascinating and insightful episode to explore:The importance of indoor environmental quality.The trade-off between ventilation and indoor air quality.What obstacles exist - and how to overcome themThe reasons for building commissioningThe future of sustainability engineering.And much more...______________________________________________________________________________________About Daniel Denis:Joining RunBrook in 2021, Daniel J. Denis uses his 20-plus years of uniquely diverse design and construction experience to help clients reach their sustainability goals effectively and efficiently. With an education in construction management and professional stops on the design consultant, contracting, and third party inspection sides of the building design & construction process, Daniel’s complimentary educational and professional experiences allow him to most effectively collaborate and communicate with all members of the design and construction team. Daniel began working on green building projects as early as 2012 while working as an energy modeler for one of Miami’s leading mechanical engineering firms. He soon found a passion for sustainability in the built environment and earned the LEED Accredited Professional (AP) designation. By 2013 he was the firm’s Green Building Project Manager - leading a team of designers through the LEED submission process while also honing his own skills as an energy modeler on a wide range of projects. In 2015, Daniel joined a firm focused solely on green building consulting. Serving there as Energy Engineer & Consultant, Daniel was an integral part in certifying a wide array of projects across various green building rating systems including Leadership in Energy and Environment Design (LEED), Florida Green Building Coalition (FGBC), National Green Building Standard (NGBS), and ENERGY STAR. Daniel holds various professional credentials including: LEED AP with Building Design & Construction Specialty (BD+C), LEED Green Rater, FGBC Certifying Agent, NGBS Verifier, RESNET HERS Rater, and ENERGY STAR Verifier.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

Craig Resnick  & Jim Frazer Wrap-Up the 2023 ARC Industry ForumListeners to this episode will explore:Craig's Start in the IndustryThe Market Focus of ARC Advisory Group & The ARC ForumsThe Challenges in the Industry TodayThe Future of AIExamining the Diversity of the ARC Forum audience.Craig’s Perspective on the Current Economy --------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

The Fortune 200 recently announced a goal of purchasing 50 billon dollars worth of goods from diverse suppliers in 2030, with current spending being at 29 billon dollars the demand will be exponential. How will diverse suppliers ramp up their production to meet the increasing demand? In this episode, Kelly G Lopez an experienced sustainability supplier professional speaks with ARC analyst Gaven Simon about the future of packaging, diversity in the workplace, and the Women's Business Enterprise National Council (WBENC). For More Information Visit us at: https://www.arcweb.com--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

Peter Manos & Jim Frazer Wrap-Up of the 2023 ARC Industry ForumListeners to this episode will explore:Decarbonization, of the electric sector and oil and gas.  Net zero and circular economy goals.  Sustainability Resiliency and the energy transition. How solution providers  are delivering valueJim and Peter also focused on a number of fascinating speakers at the Forum including:Alejandro Burgana from OBE power, who spoke about his network, the second largest network of EV chargers in Florida after Tesla, that, frankly offer a cost solution that's far below the cost of any other provider in terms of cents per kilowatt hour.  Milton Kramer who spoke about port electrification of all of the forklifts and the little vehicles that move containers around the port, about the electrification of ship side of shoreside power for the ships themselves, about electric tugboats. Curt Ostrodka, VHB engineering, talked about the federal funding programs how to get the funding and how to manage that  stakeholder requirements  And Glen Cook, who covered a range of different very exciting initiatives in Central Florida, about autonomous vehicles, vehicle electrification, and more specifically, the developing hub of technology in the Lake Nona area --------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

Maximizing Environmental Sustainability for Complex Chemical Processes -  with Vineeth Ram of OLI SystemsIn this episode, Vineeth Ram discusses:Environmental Sustainability in industrial chemical processes Role of chemical process simulation in enhancing sustainabilityCarbon capture, transportation, storage and utilizationPillars of sustainabilityAsset integrity in geothermal energy productionElimination of toxic contamination from air and water Supply of lithium and other critical materials for EV Batteries.Evolution of real-time monitoring and automation for operations excellenceBelow is an abstract of this conversation:Process simulation technology is critical to enhancing sustainability – air and water quality, decarbonization, accelerating the energy transition, toxin and contamination free land and natural resources as well as resource conservation and recycling. Designing and operating equipment and processes more efficiently and minimizing unplanned downtime also contribute to sustainability.Many of the fundamental reactions and phenomena that impact environmental sustainability  such as improving air and water quality, lowering carbon footprint, improving carbon capture, conserving water and expanding reuse, minimizing energy consumption, expanding renewable energy production, storage and recycling of batteries, minimizing waste, effective hazardous waste treatment and, improving environmental safety for harsh and toxic industrial environments are based on electrolyte thermodynamics and water chemistry applications. The OLI simulation technology with its comprehensive property database, modeling frameworks and software tools that have been successfully deployed at hundreds of clients is ideally suited for enhancing environmental sustainability. Its solutions are used to enhance yields and lower costs for the extraction, purification, refining, and recycling of critical materials like lithium, nickel, cobalt, manganese, and rare earth elements used in batteries and energy storage. OLI technology is applicable to flue gas treatment in coal power plants and flue gas desulfurization in oil & gas refining processes.  It is used to make carbon capture, transportation, and storage processes more efficient and sustainable in oil & gas, mining, and power generation industries.  In the water treatment industry, OLI’s solutions are used to improve the efficiency of filtration processes and enhance sustainability by eliminating toxic contaminants in water and waste water treatment  including desalination, brine valorization, produced water treatment and reuse. OLI technology is also used to enhance asset integrity in geothermal energy production by mitigating corrosion risk helping to make it cost competitive with other energy sources.OLI Cloud APIs enable any application to use the OLI technology to simulate complex chemical processes in real-time along with the ability to integrate third-party data and build intuitive user interfaces and dashboards that monitor applications by creating digital twins.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

The ARC Advisory Advancing Professionals' Program, at the ARC Annual Forum - with Guest Luke MartinListeners will learn:How the ARC Advisory Advancing Professionals' Program has evolved since its inception last yearCurrent conversations and developments of the effortThe importance of networking and networking.How to join the advancing professionals program.Later Luke discusses his perceptions and takeaways of this years ARC Forum in particular his thoughts on the Sustainability Tracking and Reporting, and Sustainability and Resilience sessions.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

Electric and Autonomous Vehicles in Florida – A Fascinating Conversation with Glenn Cook Listeners to this episode will learn: ·        About the Intelligent Mobility Center in central Florida·        Where is Lake Nona and why is it important?·        What Is Beep?·        What are electric aviation ports for Orlando.·        About the impact of  autonomous delivery vehicles.·        The impacts of bidirectional charging for electric vehicles.·        About Technical and logistical issues with electric utilities.Tune in for this fast paced insightful, and very energetic discussion!________________________________________________________________________________________--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

How to Decouple Software from Hardware in Industrial Automation - Insights from Greg Boucaud of UniversalAutomation.orgListeners to this episode will learn:How to decouple hardware and software in automation.Explore the basis of the technologyLearn the differences between event-based vs. scan-based automation.Examine the vision of Universal Automation.Explore target devices for your automation logicLearn how to add more functionality to an existing automation process?Discuss Artificial Intelligence  for greenfield and brownfield applications.Our GuestGreg Boucaud is the Chief Marketing Officer at Universal Automation. Previous to this role he held a number of senior positions at Schneider Electric. For more on Greg please visit his linkedin profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/gboucaud/UniversalAutomation.Org is an independent, non-for-profit association managing the implementation of an industrial automation shared source runtime execution engine, based on the IEC 61499 standard. This new level of shared technology provides the basis for an ecosystem of portable, interoperable, “plug and produce” solutions and creates an entirely new category within industrial automation. UniversalAutomation.Org is open to new members looking to advance the world of automation.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

AI in the Real World of Industry – Creating Internal Champions and Driving Success – A Deep Discussion with Peter Harding, Founder & CEO of KelvinListeners to this episode will learn: ●         What is AI from an industrial perspective and its objectives?●         How do you move from a serendipitous approach to a systems engineering approach?●         How to surmount the obstacles to making AI work in the real world.●         How does AI fit into the legacy approach to engineering?●         How do we overcome the obstacles and empower teams to adapt successfully to change?●         How do you turn an idea into an empowered champion?●         Why small “copiloted” steps are the best approach for sustainability.Peter Harding, Founder and CEO- KelvinPeter is Kelvin's Founder & Chief Executive Officer. Founded in 2013, Peter leads to empowering companies to achieve their profitability and sustainability goals through the next generation of control. Kelvin uses artificial intelligence, machine learning, and automation solutions to optimize complex systems. Peter has over twenty-five years of technology and energy sector experience as an operator, advisor, and investor. He holds an MBA from Stanford University and a B.A. from Pomona College. About KelvinKelvin is the leading collaborative control software company, delivering industrial intelligence, operational excellence, and reduced emissions. Founded in 2013 by a team of data scientists, developers, domain experts, and automation engineers to solve real-world problems, global industrial enterprises partner with Kelvin to help connect, create and scale control applications across their operations. The company has a global footprint with offices in five countries and headquarters in San Francisco. To learn more, visit Kelvin’s website at https://kelvin.ai--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

Allan Gray joins the Smart City Podcast to discuss low cost low impact transportation solutions, as well as a variety of other topics, including supercapacitors.  Listeners will learn about: · What’s happening in the Philippines right now. · How mobile battery backup can help keep critical operations running during grid outages. · How do solar and electric vehicle technologies fit into the Filipino energy and public transport sectors and what kinds of obstacles do they face? · The current state of the solar industry? · What’s been the perspective of the different stakeholders of these communities about electric vehicles? · What do you do if you're a city manager or a citizen activist?  About sunETrike:  The sunEtrike solar electric transport solution handles the vehicles, batteries and solar as distinct units for planning & scaling. The pilot shuttle service mentioned in this episode achieved its targetted ROI of 30% before being shut down by the Coved pandemic and end of contract.  These low-speed electric tricycles are best suited to last mile transportation of people and cargo. They have capacity to carry up to seven passengers or 500 kg of freight, with top operating speeds of 50 km/h. The trikes can travel approximately 40 km per battery charge, depending on weight and hills.  At its peak, our pilot was running 220 to 250 km per day.  The Supercapacitor/HESS project was spun into a new company (Hessner) upon admission into the Hong Kong Science and Technology Park's Incubation Program in 2020 --------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

In this insightful episode, learn about: ·        The various catalysts sparking sustainability in the real estate industry·        How electricity plays a key role in this process·        How the rapid and expansive deployment of battery technologies will increase the resiliency of the nation’s power grid and improve outcomes for people across socio-economic spectrum·        The complications and challenges facing the electrification of  buildings·        The power requirements for lighting compared to other applications·        Electric vehicle (EV) charging and the challenges of creating a supportive infrastructure Our guest today is Andrew Lehrer.   Andrew is an experienced leader, mentor, strategic planner, project executive, and innovative mechanical designer with a proven history of successful projects in Chicagoland and across the country. Focused on life sciences, asset repositioning, and high rise mixed use markets, Andrew is a demonstrated leader in identifying fit-for-project opportunities to enhance sustainability and reduce GHG emissions. He's a licensed professional engineer in Illinois and California and a certified LEED AP.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

How to Be Safe with Wireless Fire & Gas Detection - A Talk with Adne Baer-Olsen of Gassecure, a Draeger AG CompanyIn this discussion we examine the needs and requirements of wireless fire and gas detection in a variety of domains. We discuss industry challenges and how to surmount them. Lastly we take a look into the future in order to see where the technology - and the market is heading.Our guest:Adne Baer-Olsen is responsible for leading the wireless solution center of excellence at Gassecure.  He supports global initiatives for wireless safety projects and applications and  works closely with end users and Team Draeger to develop new solutions in cooperation with the R&D team. He invites users to GasSecure's extensive test center wher you can do comprehensive cross technology testing - feel free to contact him for proof of concept work shops also!--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

Learn About ESG, Sustainability and Impact Investing with Guest Julia Wilkinson on The Smart City Podcast LIVE - Please Join Julia Wilkinson founder and CEO of Imvest, along with Jim Frazer as they explore the answers to:• What is ESG?• What is impact investing?• What is Net Zero?• How has the ecosystem evolved?• What are trends and opportunities in the sector?• What are complications, obstacles and impediments?• What are the implications for industry?• What recommendations can be made?• What does the future hold?Julia Wilkinson is founder and CEO of imvest, committed to building a sustainable future through social entrepreneurship, ESG, and impact investing. She helps funds, family offices, foundations, endowments and entrepreneurs to integrate impact into their models and investments. To unlock value and sustainable growth, she advises on portfolio construction, manager diligence, growth strategy, and impact measurement.She is an angel investor and accelerator to high-impact startups, where she helps incubate their growth and sustainable value. Her VC experience includes several years with SV Latam Fund, investing at the intersection of high impact hardware and software innovation in the US and Latam.Julia brings to the table 15 years of experience in capital markets. She has worked in private wealth management at Goldman Sachs, and alternative investing across asset classes and regions. --------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

Peachtree Corners, Georgia is a vibrant suburb of Atlanta and is one of the first cities in the U.S. to be powered by government-owned smart city connected infrastructure and 5G. The forward-thinking municipality, which is home to some of the world’s most disruptive technology developers and serves as the heart of what’s being referred to as “Silicon Orchard,” began to embrace a leadership position with regard to smart cities in America, (which includes establishing its “Curiosity Lab” incubator ecosystem) originally as an economic development initiative that has since transformed Peachtree Corners into a premier innovation hub of the southeast United States. It serves as a blueprint of how to build out a “city street of the future” and more complete smart city ecosystems in the U.S. specifically. Peachtree Corners exemplifies how to optimally create and nurture deeper partnership between the government/public sector and the private sector/technology industry/business to make the smart city vision a reality.Join Brandon Branham, CPM, Peachtree Corners' Assistant City Manager/Chief Technology Officer for an enlightening discussion on these fascinating efforts--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

Bob Hagenau & Don Bartusiak discuss Open Process Automation -  a standards-based, open, secure, interoperable process control architecture--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com

A recent discussion with Lisa Williams of OLI Systems  and ARC’s Jim Frazer explored the expanding details of first principle chemistry and its applications in plant operations. This new approach uses the science that did post mortems on equipment to now perform prevention and detection of corrosion and scaling. Lisa describes a new approach in detail, one where operators are informed over a specific pressure and temperature range, that certain types of conditions will occur.  As an example, precipitation of minerals coming out for scaling, when you get to a certain pressure and temperature, they're going to start to form in the pipes thus you lose capacity and you lose efficiency. Similarly, with regard to corrosion, you will know when you start to have a corrosive environment, when you start to deplete the metal inside of the piece of equipment, before you have a loss.--------------------------------------------------------------------------Would you like to be a guest on our growing podcast? If you have an intriguing, thought provoking topic you'd like to discuss on our podcast, please contact our host Jim Frazer View all the episodes here: https://thesustainabilitypodcast.buzzsprout.com