Healthy Spaces

The intersection of finance and sustainability is dynamic and full of opportunity. Far from existing in separate lanes, the two are increasingly intertwined, working together to fuel growth, spark innovation and create lasting value. At its core, sustainability isn’t a trade-off against profitability; it’s a powerful driver of it. With the right investments, businesses can strengthen their bottom line while delivering benefits that extend to shareholders, society and the planet. In this episode, we speak to Chris Kuehn, Chief Financial Officer at Trane Technologies, and Erin Garrity, Services Account Manager, Trane. We take a deep dive into sustainability from the perspective of a CFO. Chris talks about the powerful venn diagram of sustainability, finance and technology; the secret sauce for company growth and how to pitch big ideas to a CFO. About Healthy Spaces Healthy Spaces is a podcast by Trane Technologies where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn and play.  This season, hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew bring a fresh batch of uplifting stories, featuring inspiring people who are overcoming challenges to drive positive change across multiple industries. We’ll discover how technology and AI can drive business growth and help the planet breathe a little bit easier.   Listen and subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms. LinksSustainability for Growth - Blog Climate Goals Fuel Innovation and Profit - Blog Sustainability, the Sweet Spot for Growth - Video Growth Through Sustainability - Blog  Trane Technologies Website Healthy Spaces YouTube   Scott Tew Profile Dominique Silva Profile Chris Kuehn Profile Erin Garrity Profile Forward-Looking Statements This episode contains “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of U.S. securities laws, which are statements that are not historical facts, including statements that relate to our investment strategy, our capital allocation strategy, our outlook on the markets in which we operate, innovations to our products and services, our sustainability initiatives and the  anticipated impact of these initiatives. These forward-looking statements are based on our  current expectations and are subject to risks and uncertainties, which may cause actual results to differ materially from our current expectations. Factors that could cause such differences can be found in our Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2024, as well as our subsequent reports on Form 10-Q and other SEC filings. New risks and uncertainties arise from time to time, and it is impossible for us to predict these events or how they may affect the Company. We assume no obligation to update these forward-looking statements.

Break down those barriers and shake off that siloed thinking: sustainability, technology, and innovation have never been more aligned. All it takes is a change in perspective! Pioneering leaders around the world are now viewing sustainability not just as a requirement, but as an opportunity. With experienced guidance, cutting-edge initiatives are now thriving in a place where sustainability and growth are tightly intertwined.In this episode, we speak to Mauro J. Atalla, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer at Trane Technologies, and Hannah Black, Sustainability Engagement Program Manager at Trane Technologies.We will discuss the systems thinking that unlocks innovation, the next generation of inspiring climate tech, and how culture empowers employees to embrace and engage in a development strategy.About Healthy Spaces Healthy Spaces is a podcast by Trane Technologies where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn and play.This season, hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew bring a fresh batch of uplifting stories, featuring inspiring people who are overcoming challenges to drive positive change across multiple industries. We’ll discover how technology and AI can drive business growth, and help the planet breathe a little bit easier.Listen and subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms.Links: Growth Through Sustainability – BlogTrane Technologies: Gigaton Challenge Stories – VideoTurning Ambition into Bold Action and Impact – BlogHow AI Can Help Dramatically Reduce Energy Demand and Emissions – BlogCEO Perspective: Building and Adapting Culture – BlogTrane Technologies Website Healthy Spaces YouTube Scott Tew ProfileDominique Silva ProfileMauro J. Atalla ProfileHannah Black Profile  

Electric vehicles are growing in popularity – small cars, SUVs, even pickup trucks. But what about electric long-haul tractor trailers?It’s true that, owing to the size of the batteries required, electrification of heavy-hauling trucks is a difficult task. However, disruptive innovators have capitalized on this gap in the sector. Thanks to groundbreaking electrification solutions, one customer was able to drive 265,000 kilometers over two years without ever re-charging his trailer battery!In this episode, we speak to Abdullah Jaber, CEO and Managing Director at Trailer Dynamics, and Roland Duquesne, Director of Key Accounts for the EMEA Region at Thermo King.We’ll discuss game-changing trailer technology, and how the electrification of long-haul transportation not only reduces carbon emissions, but also helps truckers get to their destinations faster.About Healthy SpacesHealthy Spaces is a podcast by Trane Technologies where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn and play.This season, hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew bring a fresh batch of uplifting stories, featuring inspiring people who are overcoming challenges to drive positive change across multiple industries. We’ll discover how technology and AI can drive business growth, and help the planet breathe a little bit easier.Listen and subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms.Links: Trane Technologies: What is Electrification? - Video  Advancer AxlePower - Website Innovating for Impact: Thermo King and Range Energy Test Transformative Cold Chain Transport Technology - Blog Accelerating Decarbonization through Innovations in Refrigerated Transport - Blog Navigating Disruption: Leading the transition to a decarbonized cold chain - Blog  Trane Technologies Website Trailer Dynamics Website (German) Thermo King Website Healthy Spaces - YouTube  Scott Tew Profile Dominique Silva Profile Abdullah Jaber Profile Davide Previsdomini Profile Roland Duquesne Profile 

The cause of global warming isn’t a mystery: we’ve been reliant on burning fossil fuels for centuries. Our carbon emissions are a big problem, but what if carbon could be part of the solution? There are many solutions that can contribute to reducing our emissions footprint, from the transition to renewable energy, to sustainable consumption, production, and building practices. And for the first movers in the sustainability space, the opportunities for innovation are endless. In this episode, we speak to Cal Krause, Operational Impacts Program Manager at Trane Technologies, and Nollaig Forrest, Chief Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer at Amrize.We talk about embodied carbon in the built environment, strategies for reducing scope 1 and 2 emissions, and the next generation technologies that could turn buildings into carbon sinks, batteries, and more!About Healthy SpacesHealthy Spaces is a podcast by Trane Technologies where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn and play. This season, hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew bring a fresh batch of uplifting stories, featuring inspiring people who are overcoming challenges to drive positive change across multiple industries. We’ll discover how technology and AI can drive business growth and help the planet breathe a little bit easier. Links: Leading on Embodied Carbon - Blog What Is Embodied Carbon? - Video  Delivering on our Commitment to Low-Carbon Steel - Blog Trane Technologies Tackles Embodied Carbon at UNGA Goals House - Video How Cal Krause Impacts Sustainability Every Day as an Embodied Carbon Specialist - Blog Cal Krause Profile - Trellis 30 Under 30  Trane Technologies Website Trane Website Healthy Spaces - YouTube  Scott Tew Profile Dominique Silva Profile Cal Krause Profile Nollaig Forrest Profile 

Working toward a sustainable tomorrow is a collaborative and mutual effort. We go farther when we go together. Taking a holistic approach to sustainability might mean looking at operations, supply chain, and equipment efficiencies. And linking that up are the engineers who know the market, the technologies, and the systems approach that can magnify impact. In this episode, we speak Charles Jelen, Sales Leader for Sustainable Systems and Dan Gentry, Applications Engineer at Trane. By day, they’re out there every day talking to customers, educating, and finding solutions, but, by night they are the hosts of the Cool Air, Hot Takes podcast. We talk about decarbonization strategies, engineering the perfect solutions, and projects that have inspired them, plus the hottest of hot takes.  About Healthy SpacesHealthy Spaces is a podcast by Trane Technologies where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn and play.  This season, hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew bring a fresh batch of uplifting stories, featuring inspiring people who are overcoming challenges to drive positive change across multiple industries. We’ll discover how technology and AI can drive business growth, and help the planet breathe a little bit easier.  Listen and subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms.  Links: Cool Air, Hot Takes Podcast Decarbonization as a Sustainable Pathway - Blog Innovating for Impact: Decarbonization is Smart Business Strategy for EnerSys - Blog Decarbonizing Business: The Opportunity - Blog Trane Technologies Website Trane Website Healthy Spaces - YouTube Scott Tew Profile Dominique Silva Profile Charles Jelen Profile Dan Gentry Profile 

Buildings are responsible for more than a third of global energy consumption and emissions, with much of that energy use attributed to day-to-day heating and cooling needs. The challenge to meet ambitious sustainability targets means addressing the impact of the buildings. But, could they present the biggest opportunity of all? In this episode, we speak to Jose La Loggia, Group President EMEA at Trane Technologies, and Stan Van Hastenberg, Sustainability Lead at Organon, a global pharmaceutical company focused on women's health.  We discuss the ins-and-outs of thermal management systems, the complexities of energy transitions, and how sustainable heating and cooling innovations can contribute to a net-zero future.  About Healthy Spaces Healthy Spaces is a podcast by Trane Technologies where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn and play.  This season, hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew bring a fresh batch of uplifting stories, featuring inspiring people who are overcoming challenges to drive positive change across multiple industries. We’ll discover how technology and AI can drive business growth, and help the planet breathe a little bit easier. Listen and subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms. Links: Organon: Innovating For Impact - Blog Sustainable Growth in La Cross, Wisconsin - Blog The Cool Thing About Heat Pumps - Blog International Energy Agency: Buildings Trane Technologies Website Organon Website Healthy Spaces - YouTube Scott Tew Profile Dominique Silva Profile Jose La Loggia Profile Stan Van Hastenberg LinkedIn  

Welcome to Season 5 of the Healthy Spaces Podcast by Trane Technologies, the podcast where experts and disruptors explore how climate technology and innovation are transforming the spaces where we live, work, learn and play. This season, hosts Dominique Silva and Scott Tew are bringing you a fresh batch of uplifting stories, featuring inspiring people who are overcoming challenges to drive positive change across multiple industries. We’ll explore how technology and AI can drive business growth, and help the planet breathe a little bit easier. Listen and subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms.To find out more about Trane Technologies and how we're challenging what’s possible for a sustainable world, visit:Trane Technologies WebsiteSustainability

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