Healthy Spaces

Reducing our impact on the climate can seem like an overwhelming task. But the truth is, leaders across sectors and industries are working tirelessly to make a difference – and many of those leaders are women.  In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, women sustainability leaders gather for a “Spilling the Tea” panel discussion during Climate Week NYC. The conversation, which was recorded live from the Tea Room of BG Restaurant inside Bergdorf Goodman, explores the collaborations, partnerships and bold initiatives that are helping chart a net-zero future together. Listen to the full episode to learn from some of the dynamic women leading the charge on a comprehensive approach to net-zero through climate tech innovation, decarbonization, regenerative agriculture, grid modernization and more. Episode guests Keishaa Austin, Acting Principal Deputy Director, U.S. Department of Energy’s Office of State and Community Energy ProgramsRoberta Barbieri, Vice President of Global Sustainability at PepsiCoHeather Clark, Senior Director for the Building Sector, White House Climate Policy Office Michelle Li, Co-Founder and Executive Director of Women and Climate NYCAli Mize, Head of Sustainability, Belonging, Philanthropy, and Associate Relations at Neiman Marcus GroupDenise Naguib, Vice President of Sustainability and Supplier Diversity at Marriott InternationalHolly Paeper, President of Commercial HVAC Americas at Trane TechnologiesCarrie Ruddy, Senior Vice President and Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at Trane Technologies

Net-zero is a large-scale ambition: Developing innovative climate technologies is key, but decarbonization also requires vision and implementation across industries and sectors. So how might partnering with future-oriented academic innovators help companies develop transformational, long-term strategies?  Trane Technologies VP of Sustainability Scott Tew sits down with Dr. Valerie Karplus, Ph.D. of the Scott Institute for Energy and Innovation at Carnegie Mellon University to discuss the importance of partnerships and research in developing and meeting ambitious sustainability targets. Listen to the full episode to learn more about how innovations in technology, policy and organizations are transforming the market and our energy systems as we build to net-zero. Episode guest Dr. Valerie Karplus, Ph.D., Scott Institute for Energy Innovation, Carnegie Mellon

As companies work to address the challenge of sustainability, they face a secondary challenge along the way: How do they capture and share that work? Effective communications are essential in transforming sustainability from a buzzword into a movement.  In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, host Scott Tew facilitates a conversation between Suzanne Shelton, Founder of Shelton Group and Senior Partner with ERM Shelton, and Carrie Ruddy, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer at Trane Technologies, about the role of strategic communications in addressing climate on a broader, more impactful scale.   Listen to the full episode to learn more from two communications and marketing experts about the stories that connect, the importance of authenticity and audience, and why sustainability communications are at their most effective when they make the complex simple, the abstract tangible, and the global, personal. Episode guests Suzanne Shelton, Founder of Shelton Group and Senior Partner, ERM SheltonCarrie Ruddy, Chief Communications and Marketing Officer, Trane Technologies

Sustainability leaders must balance big picture, aspirational goals with practical solutions that meet customers’ needs. Remarkably, one of the most consistent needs from customers is clean, available water. So what role should water play in sustainability strategy?  In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, Emilio Tenuta, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of Ecolab, joins host Scott Tew for a conversation about the impact of climate change on our water, the importance of including water stewardship in sustainability targets and the ways in which industries can collaborate deliver innovative solutions that are good for business, people and the planet. Listen to the full episode to learn more about how the power of technology and collaboration are helping build a cleaner and more resilient global water supply – and why it matters.  Episode guest Emilio Tenuta, Senior Vice President and Chief Sustainability Officer of Ecolab

Ensuring we achieve a sustainable future is a team effort. But it's not just the citizens of today that need to work together - it's those of tomorrow, too. So how can we leverage a team approach to support the next generation of climate innovators?In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, Deidra Parrish Williams, Global Corporate Citizenship Leader at Trane Technologies; Alyssa Sharpe, CEO of DigiBridge; and Tyler, Texas science teacher Courtney Clague join us for a conversation about corporate citizenship, innovative education, and the importance of connecting future generations with real-world sustainability challenges and action, in their classrooms and their communities.Listen to the full episode to learn more about how meaningful partnerships are equipping today’s students with the literacy, pathways and inspiration they need to become tomorrow’s climate innovators.Episode guestsDeidra Parrish Williams, Global Corporate Citizenship Leader at Trane TechnologiesAlyssa Sharpe, CEO of Digi-BridgeCourtney Clague, 8th grade science teacher, Tyler Independent School District, Texas How are you building healthy spaces in your organization or community? Share your story with us and learn more about the Healthy Spaces podcast. 

Globally, 10% of global greenhouse gas emissions come from food loss and waste. A significant portion of that loss happens during transport. So how can innovative climate tech help reduce both food waste and carbon emissions? By creating a smarter and more efficient cold chain, from farm to fork. In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, Trane Technologies Marketing Leader Dominique Silva sits down with Claudio Zanframundo, President of Thermo King EMEA, and Renier Du Preez, CEO at Digistics and Chair of the Global Cold Chain Alliance – Africa, to discuss how innovative technologies like kinetic energy recovery systems are making significant strides in decarbonizing the long-haul transport sector -- while also improving food security. Listen to the full episode to learn more about how climate technology and a more holistic approach to logistics are helping to mitigate food loss and create a more sustainable cold chain. Episode guests Claudio Zanframundo, President, Thermo King EMEARenier Du Preez, CEO, Digistics

How can the digital transformation of the built environment and the cold chain impact sustainability? In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, host Oakley Roberts speaks with Riaz Raihan, chief digital officer of Trane Technologies and Bob Irvin and Ryan Rutledge from Joules Accelerator, the largest climate tech incubator in the southeastern U.S.  "There's a massive amount of goodness that comes out of this. It's not just about cost, but it's also about greenhouse emissions. It's about unnecessary heat, and it's about the reduction in the use of fossil fuels, explains Riaz Raihan, Chief Digital Officer, Trane Technologies. "Digital technology can play a really vital and a very tangible role.” And you can see how it connects back to our vision of challenging what's possible for a sustainable world.” Listen to the full episode to hear about the potential for computing power to reduce emissions, what’s next for AI in the built environment and how to harness this rapidly evolving technology to make a positive and sustainable impact.  Episode guests Bob Irvin, Executive Director, Joules Accelerator Ryan Rutledge, VP of Strategy & Innovation, Joules Accelerator Riaz Raihan, Chief Digital Officer, Trane Technologies Co-hosts Dominique Silva, Marketing Leader, EMEA, Trane Technologies Oakley Roberts, VP Innovation, Trane Technologies  

According to NASA, July 22, 2024 was the hottest day ever recorded on Earth. This follows records set in July 2023. Extreme heat is now a part of our everyday lives. How can we rethink heat policy to make our communities more resilient?  In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, our VP of Sustainability Scott Tew talks with Ashley Ward, director of the Duke University Heat Policy Innovation Hub, and Helen Walter-Terrinoni, Trane Technologies Director of Global Climate Policy, about elevating science and community insights to protect people from extreme heat.  On the sidelines of Duke University’s first-of-its-kind Heatwise Summit, Ashley, Helen and Scott workshop an example of rethinking heat policy—the fact that 36,000 public schools in the United States lack adequate cooling. They talk about how to bring the public and private sector together to solve this challenge creatively and how schools could serve as a cooling hub for rural communities.  Listen to the full episode to learn more about how to address heat vulnerability in an equitable way and build resilience in our communities for the long term.  Episode guests Host: Dominique Silva, Marketing Leader EMEA, Trane TechnologiesHost: Scott Tew, VP Sustainability, Trane Technologies  Guest: Ashley Ward, Director, Duke University Heat Policy Innovation Hub Guest: Helen Walter-Terrinoni, Director of Global Climate Policy, Trane Technologies 

Nearly 70 million working-age Americans have no college degree. At the same time, there’s a growing talent shortage across industries, including climate tech and manufacturing. We can’t risk missing out on a group of prospective employees with the skills and experience to help solve big challenges—like climate change. So how can companies and organizations bridge this gap and effectively build an innovative workforce of the future?  In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, host Dominique Silva speaks with Opportunity@Work CEO Byron Auguste and Trane Technologies’ VP of Talent Betsey Strobl about innovative approaches to workforce development and the importance of skills-based hiring over traditional qualifications.    Listen to the full episode to learn more about the Tear the Paper Ceiling campaign and other industry-shaping initiatives that are bridging the talent gap and cultivating tomorrow’s workforce.   Episode guests  Byron Auguste, CEO, Opportunity@Work Betsey Strobl, VP of Talent, Trane Technologies 

What does it really take to get to net-zero? Listen to climate leader Avipsa Mahapatra talk about the challenge and importance of transforming global climate goals into meaningful action.  Achieving a net-zero economy is a huge challenge, requiring change on a global scale that impacts the way we live, work and do business. But it’s not enough to recognize the need for action. What does it really take to transform big goals into meaningful progress? In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, Avipsa Mahapatra, Climate Campaign Director at the Environmental Investigation Agency, joins host Scott Tew for a conversation inspired by the “Nitty-Gritty on Net-Zero Roadmaps” discussion held at South by Southwest 2024. Mahapatra has been leading a global decarbonization of the cooling sector with a particular focus on super pollutant HFCs for more than a decade. Listen to the full episode to learn more about the importance of transparency, data and ambition as companies develop and act on their sustainability goals to reach net-zero. Episode guest Avipsa Mahapatra, Climate Campaign Director at Environmental Investigation Agency  How are you building healthy spaces in your organization or community? Share your story with us and learn more about the Healthy Spaces podcast.

Climate tech scales rapidly when disruptive ideas become profitable. So how do start-ups and innovators sustain their industry-shaping solutions long enough to become mainstream? In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, host Oakley Roberts talks with venture capitalist Steve Westly about clean tech solutions, the next generation of innovators, and the visionaries who invest boldly in them. Listen to the full episode to learn more about what we can learn from the electrification of vehicles and what bold ideas are on the horizon for clean tech, energy storage, and circularity in water and the built environment. Episode guest Steve Westly, Founder and Managing Partner, The Westly Group

Welcome to Season 4 of the Healthy Spaces podcast, where we explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn, and play. This season, Dominique Silva, Marketing Leader at Trane Technologies, will be joined by our new co-hosts, Scott Tew, VP of Sustainability, and Oakley Roberts, VP of Innovation. Building a net-zero future begins with crucial conversations with the innovators who are leading the way, one healthy space at a time. From climate tech startups and investors to STEM nonprofits and customers trialing new technologies, we’ll talk about what’s next and how we are making a positive impact on people and the planet. This season, we also want to hear from our listeners. Every episode, we’ll highlight stories from you about how you’re building healthy spaces in your own organizations and communities. Please visit tranetechnologies.com/healthyspacespodcast to share your story with us. The new season will launch July 15. Listen and subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms. 

This special episode features a moderated conversation between four sustainability leaders, recorded live from Climate Week NYC.Listen to the full episode to learn practical strategies to accelerate decarbonization of the built environment; harness the power of storytelling to effect real change; and understand the importance of diversity and inclusion in climate technology. Building a net-zero future begins with a shared vision of what it looks like. Conversations like this one are a critical part of getting there—together.Guests: Kristy Drutman, Co-CEO, Green Jobs BoardLisa Jacobson, President, Business Council for Sustainable EnergyAli Mize, Senior Director of ESG, Belonging, and Corporate Philanthropy, Neiman Marcus GroupModerator: Ashlee Piper, sustainability expert, author, and speakerHost: Dominique Silva, Innovation Initiatives Leader, Trane Technologies

Did you know 15% of global GHG emissions come from heating and cooling buildings? The great news is that technology exists today to significantly decarbonize the built environment. How will we get there? We start with crucial conversations like this one. In this episode of the Healthy Spaces podcast, Trane Technologies Chair and CEO Dave Regnery and VP of Sustainability Scott Tew join us live from Climate Week New York to talk about the role of climate technology in building a healthier and more sustainable future. We are also joined by Avipsa Mahapatra, the Climate Campaign Lead at the Environmental Investigation Agency, who offers her perspective on what credible corporate action on climate looks like. Listen to the full episode as they talk about accelerating the decarbonization of the built environment, as well as empowering a skilled workforce. And discover why they're optimistic about a net-zero future.Guests: Dave Regnery, Chair and CEO, Trane TechnologiesScott Tew, Vice President, Sustainability, Trane TechnologiesAvipsa Mahapatra, Climate Campaign Lead, Environmental Investigation AgencyHost: Dominique Silva, Innovation Initiatives Leader, Trane Technologies

This summer, record-setting heat waves have impacted life and work around the globe. And although drought and wildfires are visible results of climate change, the most dangerous threat to humans is heatstroke. As extreme heat conditions become more widespread and frequent, how can climate technology help people stay safe and healthy? Listen in and learn from two climate innovators who are rapidly implementing climate solutions that help protect people – and their livelihoods – from extreme heat. Learn more about Extreme Heat Initiatives at the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience Center. Learn more about Operation Possible at Trane Technologies. Guests: Kurt Schickman, Director of Extreme Heat Initiatives at the Adrienne Arsht-Rockefeller Foundation Resilience CenterRohith BL, Director of Innovation at Trane Technologies

As climate change continues to negatively impact the health of our planet and its people, medical research is continuously producing new and more effective life-saving treatments.What does this mean for climate tech? Whether helping transport life-saving treatments or monitoring ventilation in indoor spaces, climate technology plays a role in helping us get better, faster – and in making our built spaces healthier to begin with.Listen in and learn from two innovators who are leading the way to ensure that climate technologies are working to support more resilient healthcare systems.Thanks to the iAIR Institute and Allergy Standards (ASL), the iAIR Academy Healthier Buildings Awareness Program is available to Healthy Spaces listeners for just $47 – a generous discount of $110, thanks to our partners. To benefit from the discount, visit https://www.iair.academy/healthier-buildings-awareness-with-the-iair-academy-trane and use the coupon code HBA-TRANE-70 at checkout. Guests:Holly Paeper, President of Life Science Solutions for Trane TechnologiesDr. John McKeon, CEO of iAir Institute and Allergy StandardsHost: Dominique Silva, Innovation Initiatives Leader, Trane TechnologiesReferences:Impact of climate change on human pathogenic diseases subject of new study by UH researchers: Over half of known human pathogenic diseases can be aggravated by greenhouse gas emissions -- ScienceDailyClimate change, emerging infections and blood donations | Journal of Travel Medicine | Oxford Academic (oup.com)

Did you know that high-tech greenhouses are making it possible to grow tomatoes in the desert? And that innovative solutions adopted by food transporters are helping to reduce food loss and pollution in cities? Climate technology helps to play role in making food systems more sustainable and resilient.Listen in and learn from business leaders who are reimagining the way we grow and move food in ways that enhance access to healthy food, while reducing environmental impact. From electrification to big data and AI, our guests reflect on how technology and innovation are helping food supply systems to become more efficient, less wasteful and more resilient. Guests:Majed Halawi, VP Engineering & Construction, Pure Harvest Smart FarmsAdnan Javed, General Manager, Trane Commercial HVAC EMEA, Trane TechnologiesMtu Pugh, VP Strategic Marketing, Thermo King Americas, Trane TechnologiesRaluca Radu, Portfolio Leader, Thermo King EMEA, Trane TechnologiesHost: Dominique Silva, Innovation Initiatives Leader, Trane Technologies

We like to think of our homes as a place of refuge and comfort from the outside world - but how is technology reducing the impact that homes have on our environment - while helping us thrive inside of them?Listen in and learn from three different sustainable home innovators who are redefining green building, combining energy efficiency and artificial intelligence to make climate technology smarter, and advancing the home experience for families and the planet. Guests:Brandon Weiss, Co-Founder and Chief Innovation Officer, Dvele HomesKatie Davis, Vice President of Engineering, Trane ResidentialJoel Gouker, Innovation Director, Trane TechnologiesHost: Dominique Silva, Innovation Initiatives Leader, Trane Technologies

[Note: This episode was recorded before the wildfires in Canada spread out of control and reminds us how much human and planetary health are connected. We want to acknowledge the impact this event is having on the people of Canada and eastern U.S. and hope that everyone is staying safe. We believe that continued advancement in sustainable climate technologies will bring clearer skies for us all.]Scientists, doctors, and policymakers all agree that cleaner air means better outcomes for people and the planet. But is it possible to reduce air pollution without compromising energy efficiency?And with humans spending more and more time indoors, what role do our built spaces play in the overall quest to clear the air?Listen in and learn from three different clean air innovators who are disrupting the status quo, building coalitions across industries, letting data drive strategy, and making our world healthier, inside and out.Guests:Pierre Dornier, Founder, Chercheurs d’Air (“Air Seekers”)Sara Karerat, Managing Director, Center for Active DesignJeff Wiseman, Vertical Market Growth Director, Trane TechnologiesHost: Dominique Silva, Innovation Initiatives Leader, Trane Technologies

Did you know that 99% of the global population is breathing unhealthy air? What if it didn’t have to be that way? We believe that the relationship between human health and planetary health is so intertwined that it's impossible to talk about one without the other. Welcome to Season 3 of the Healthy Spaces podcast, where we’re exploring how technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work and play. From building sustainable homes to growing and moving healthy food, we’re connecting the dots for listeners between climate tech and healthier spaces for people and the planet. We’ll talk to engineers, homebuilders, food growers and business leaders about the innovations they’re developing not only to improve comfort and health for people, but also to reduce the carbon footprint of the ecosystems we all depend on to live.Join us to listen, learn and get inspired to create healthier spaces in your community.