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Data centers are being built at unprecedented speed and scale, but the bar for sustainability and reliability must keep pace with that rapid growth.   Advanced compute is driving extraordinary demand for new data center capacity, pushing projects to expand as deployment timelines shrink. As these centers are built, the technology inside them keeps evolving, so engineers need to do more than just think faster. They need to rethink how teams design, manufacture, test and deploy at scale.   In this episode, Mike Welch, Chief Technology Officer at Aligned Data Centers, joins Mauro Atalla, Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer at Trane Technologies, to explore how the industry is responding to this change. They discuss why partnership is essential to pushing innovation without sacrificing reliability, how hybrid cooling and waterless heat rejection are changing data center design and why systems thinking becomes more important than ever as technology, workloads and requirements continue evolving while projects are underway.   They also look ahead to the data centers of the future. From higher-temperature cooling and opportunities to reuse waste heat, to greater participation in grid support, new technologies are creating opportunities to make data centers more efficient, resilient and beneficial to society.   Scaling means thinking beyond the technology, considering how companies engage with the communities where they operate and building the workforce needed to support increasingly intricate infrastructure.   Together, Mauro and Mike reveal why speed to scale is about more than moving quickly. It means building flexibility into infrastructure before ground is even broken, and finding ways for performance, sustainability and business value to advance together.   >>> Watch this episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/dJwTGr9gLdw   EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction - Building for speed and scale 00:57 The growing scale of data center demand 02:14 Why data center development is like chess 04:34 Innovating without sacrifice 07:58 How hybrid cooling is changing data centers 08:57 How data centers can support grid resilience 11:18 Building flexibility in from the beginning 12:22 The next generation of data centers 14:40 Looking towards the people and communities around data centers   LINKS How Data Centers Are Becoming Energy Hubs Through Intelligent Thermal Management - Blog [https://trane.eu/uk/about-trane/blog-post.html?Id=51]Power in Numbers: The Critical Role of Equipment Array Orchestration in Modern Data Centers - Article [https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/sponsored/article/55313099/trane-power-in-numbers-the-critical-role-of-equipment-teaming-in-modern-data-centers]Sustainability in Action: The Aalsmeer Energy Hub - Blog [https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/customer-stories/the-aalsmeer-energy-hub.html]Sustainable Data Center Solutions for Cape Augusta Digital Properties - Case Study [https://www.trane.com/commercial/north-america/us/en/about-us/newsroom/case-studies/data-centers/sibley-textile-mill.html] Trane Technologies Website [https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index.html]Healthy Spaces YouTube [https://www.youtube.com/@TraneTechnologies/playlists] About the Hosts:Dominique Silva is Marketing Leader for EMEA at Trane Technologies, where she leads marketing strategy focusing on sustainable technologies and business growth. She’s a mechanical engineer by training and has held roles across product management, brand management, and enterprise innovation, including the launch of new heat pump product lines in Europe and leading Operation Possible, an employee-driven innovation program designed to develop solutions to sustainability challenges.  Scott Tew is Global Head and VP of Sustainability Strategy at Trane Technologies, where he leads initiatives focused on energy efficiency, emissions reduction, and the adoption of sustainable technologies. He also leads the Center for Energy Efficiency & Sustainability (CEES) and helped develop the company’s 2030 Sustainability Commitments, including the Gigaton Challenge. 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, our hosts explore how to build for the future when the technology continues to change, speaking with engineers, researchers, investors, and leaders shaping the future of energy, climate resilience, and sustainability.  Listen and subscribe to Healthy Spaces on your favorite podcast platforms.

How do we decarbonize the chain that keeps the world's food fresh?    Fresh food can travel for days or weeks, moving through farms, warehouses, ships, trucks, supermarkets and finally our homes. Much of it has to stay at the right temperature the whole way to stay safe to eat. That network of refrigerated storage and transport is the cold chain. It runs almost entirely on diesel, and demand for it keeps growing.    Dr Liz Goodwin, Director of Food Loss and Waste at the World Resources Institute, sets the scale of the problem. Up to 40% of the food the world produces is lost or wasted. She explains why adding more refrigeration can't fix that on its own: a cold chain only works where there are formal markets, real demand and the skills to run it. Her point frames the rest of the episode. Better refrigeration matters, but only as part of a wider system.    Then Claudio Zanframundo, President of Thermo King EMEA & APAC, takes us inside the technology that keeps the cold chain moving. He explains why maintaining temperature across a long, multi-stage journey is so difficult, and how digital tracking and AI now help operators protect the load and run more efficiently. He describes how energy recovery captures power a moving trailer would otherwise lose and uses it to run the refrigeration. He looks at what EU decarbonization targets ask of the industry, and whether today's technology can meet them. And he closes on what it takes beyond the equipment to keep a cold chain running: service, infrastructure and skilled people.    Together, Liz and Claudio make the case that the biggest gains are in what the system already holds: the food it loses and the energy it wastes. Recovering those, with the right regulation and the people to run the network, is how the cold chain grows and gets cleaner at the same time.   >>> Watch the episode on YouTube: https://youtu.be/3dsfSnD2Q-g    EPISODE CHAPTERS  00:00 Introduction - The hidden chapter from farm to table  01:07 How large is the food waste problem?  03:17 Why more cold chain isn’t always the answer  05:01 Why households are a major source of food waste  08:13 What COVID taught us about reducing  10:13 Building a sustainable food system takes everyone  12:58 Why refrigeration alone isn’t enough  14:00 The complexity of the food chain  18:50 How digital tracking reduces waste  20:53 Where AI fits into the cold chain  23:43 Recovering otherwise wasted energy  30:54 Transforming the cold chain as a system     LEARN MORE  Sustainability Reports | Trane Technologies [https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/sustainability/sustainability-reports.html]  The Global Benefits of Reducing Food Waste — and How to Do It | World Resources Institute [https://www.wri.org/insights/reducing-food-loss-and-food-waste]  Mitigating Food Loss | Trane Technologies [https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/sustainability-leadership/mitigating-food-loss-with-a-smarter-cold-chain.html]  World Resources Institute [https://www.wri.org/]     Scott Tew [https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/scott-tew.html]  Dominique Silva [https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/dominique-silva.html]  Dr. Liz Goodwin OBE [https://www.wri.org/profile/liz-goodwin]  Claudio Zanframundo [https://www.linkedin.com/in/claudio-zanframundo-13101975-/]    ABOUT HEALTHY SPACES  Healthy Spaces, a podcast by Trane Technologies, brings together engineers, innovators, and industry leaders for bold conversations at the frontier of sustainable technology.    In Season 6, we zero in on the moment when innovation becomes infrastructure - when breakthroughs move beyond the lab and start transforming industries.    From pioneering AI research and next-generation data center cooling, to climate-resilient cities and pathways to decarbonization, each episode explores the innovations at the cutting-edge of sustainable technology.    Designed for leaders, builders, and anyone with a stake in the future of sustainable technology, the series offers a front-row seat to the ideas and innovations shaping what comes next.    The challenges are real. The solutions are being built now.

How do you build AI that can be trusted in the real world?    For AI to move from research into practical applications, the lab and the field need to work together. Real-world deployment creates new insights for researchers, while research and testing help strengthen the technologies being put to work. In this episode, we explore how that continuous feedback loop can make trust a foundation for responsible AI development and deployment.    We hear from Foutse Khomh, Vice President of Research and Innovation, Polytechnique Montréal, about what it takes to build trustworthy AI. He explores how researchers and industry can work together to understand how AI systems behave, identify their limitations, test them in realistic conditions, and develop the safeguards and controls needed for reliable deployment. He explains why ongoing collaboration between the lab and the field is essential to continually improving AI systems.    Riaz Raihan, Chief Digital Officer at Trane Technologies, takes us inside the BrainBox AI Trane Technologies AI Lab in Montreal, where researchers, engineers, product managers and building experts are developing practical AI applications for the HVAC industry. He discusses how the AI Lab connects research with real-world deployment, from autonomous building controls to new approaches to optimizing chilled-water systems, and how Trane approaches trust through security by design, compliance and partnerships. Together, they show how the ongoing exchange between research and real-world application can help build AI that is trustworthy, responsible, and capable of delivering measurable value.   EPISODE CHAPTERS   00:00 Introduction - Building trust in AI  01:00 What makes AI trustworthy?  02:15 Understanding AI’s weaknesses  03:45 Testing AI for the real world  05:48 Building trust without overtrusting AI  07:45 The Swiss cheese approach to trustworthy AI  09:06 Why the lab and field need each other  12:15 Inside the BrainBox AI Trane Technologies AI Lab  15:09 From research to real-world products  16:00 Inside the AI Lab: From Aria to autonomous controls  18:45 Bringing AI to the water side of HVAC  20:18 The triangle of trust  21:51 What makes AI commercially successful?  23:57 Can AI solve the problems it creates?  27:00 From research to real-world impact   > Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/3O_pCe0bTjY?si=5tbEfxaPWEdkgZxW    LEARN MORE  Trane Technologies Website [https://www.tranetechnologies.com/]  Scott Tew [https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/scott-tew.html]  Dominique Silva [https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/dominique-silva.html]  Riaz Raihan [https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/company/leadership/riaz-raihan.html]  Foutse Khomh [https://www.polymtl.ca/expertises/en/khomh-foutse]    ABOUT HEALTHY SPACES  Healthy Spaces, a podcast by Trane Technologies, brings together engineers, innovators, and industry leaders for bold conversations at the frontier of sustainable technology.    In Season 6, we zero in on the moment when innovation becomes infrastructure - when breakthroughs move beyond the lab and start transforming industries.    From pioneering AI research and next-generation data center cooling to climate-resilient cities and pathways to decarbonization, each episode explores the innovations at the cutting-edge of sustainable technology.    Designed for leaders, builders, and anyone with a stake in the future of sustainable technology, the series offers a front-row seat to the ideas and innovations shaping what comes next.    The challenges are real. The solutions are being built now.

How do you engineer data center cooling infrastructure, when AI capacity is constantly evolving?   AI is transforming the technology inside data centers at an extraordinary pace, but the infrastructure that it relies on is built to last for decades. As demand for AI continues to grow, so do compute requirements and heat generation, creating new challenges, and opportunities, around how teams design, power and cool data centers sustainably.   In this episode, we hear from Oakley Roberts, President of Data Centers at Trane Technologies, discussing the shifting engineering and technology landscape. He explores how teams build data center infrastructure for changing needs by adapting cooling systems to different climates, balancing liquid and air cooling, reducing water use, and designing modular systems.   Michael Winterson, Secretary General of the European Data Centre Association, expands the conversation to the broader infrastructure and policy picture. He discusses Europe's ambitious plans to expand data center capacity and the questions that growth raises around grid capacity, energy, regulation and decarbonization. Michael explores what it will take to support that expansion, and how policy and infrastructure will need to evolve alongside it.   Together, they reveal a bigger shift in how we think about data center infrastructure. The future isn’t just about building more of the same or pushing for more technology and standardization. It’s about balancing repeatability and flexibility and designing smarter systems that can be deployed at speed, while adapting to changing technologies, local environments, and the broader systems around them.   EPISODE CHAPTERS 00:00 Introduction - Why the era of the standard data center is over 01:03 Engineering flexibility 03:26 How AI is changing data center cooling 06:45 Rethinking data center water usage 08:00 Designing now for an uncertain future 10:28 Can policy keep up with data center growth? 11:36 Europe’s ambitions for the Digital Decade 13:12 Why Europe needs more computing 14:29 What’s holding back data center sustainability 15:43 Keeping flexibility while implementing standardization 19:52 How data center innovation benefits the whole economy 26:03 The race for speed, modularity, and adaptability   > Watch this episode on Youtube: https://youtu.be/E1Jhz6263xc?si=jFwNDxp2WIKJAkvk LEARN MORE Trane Technologies Blog – What is Data Centre Cooling? [https://tinyurl.com/DataCentreCooling] Trane Technologies Blog – Infomaniak Data Center Heat Recovery [https://tinyurl.com/InfomaniakDataCenter] EUDCA Website [https://www.eudca.org/]   Trane Technologies Website [https://www.tranetechnologies.com/] Scott Tew [https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/scott-tew.html] Dominique Silva [https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/dominique-silva.html] Oakley Roberts [https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/oakley-roberts.html] Michael Winterson [https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwinterson]   ABOUT HEALTHY SPACES Healthy Spaces, a podcast by Trane Technologies, brings together engineers, innovators, and industry leaders for bold conversations at the frontier of sustainable technology.   In Season 6, we zero in on the moment when innovation becomes infrastructure - when breakthroughs move beyond the lab and start transforming industries. From pioneering AI research and next-generation data center cooling to climate-resilient cities and pathways to decarbonization, each episode explores the innovations at the cutting-edge of sustainable technology.   Designed for leaders, builders, and anyone with a stake in the future of sustainable technology, the series offers a front-row seat to the ideas and innovations shaping what comes next.   The challenges are real. The solutions are being built now.

At Climate Week NYC 2025, the message was clear: progress on sustainability happens when industries come together. From data to construction to commercial real estate, collaboration and innovation are turning ambition into action.  In this special episode, recorded live at Trane Technologies’ “Spilling the Tea” panel discussion during Climate Week NYC, we sit down with three leaders driving real change: Holly Paeper, President, Commercial HVAC Americas at Trane Technologies; Julia Gisewite, Chief Sustainability Officer at Turner Construction Company; and Suzanne Fallender, Vice President of Global Impact & Sustainability at Prologis.  They share how their organizations are accelerating decarbonization across the built environment - from low-carbon materials and circular energy systems to data-driven decision-making and community impact. Together, they reveal why the future of sustainable business depends on shared goals, transparent collaboration, and a willingness to rethink what growth really means.  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:  Trane Technologies at Climate Week 2025 (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/news/events/climate-week-2025.html)  Sustainability for Growth - Blog (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/sustainability-leadership/sustainability-for-growth.html)  How AI Can Help Dramatically Reduce Energy Demand and Emissions - Blog (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/solutions-innovation/how-ai-can-help-dramatically-reduce-energy-demand-and-emissions.html)  Driving Business Value: Embracing Circularity (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/sustainability-leadership/driving-business-value-embracing-circularity.html)  Trane Technologies at COP30 (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/news/events/cop30.html)    Trane Technologies Website (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/)  Healthy Spaces YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTCDWAdM6KUyuXAqNtodPqFrZGNTrE8bI)    Dominique Silva Profile (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/dominique-silva.html)  Scott Tew Profile (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/scott-tew.html)  Holly Paeper Profile (https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/holly-paeper.html)   Julia Gisewhite LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/julia-gisewite-4914576/)  Suzanne Fallender LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/suzanne-fallender/)  Michelle Li LinkedIn (https://www.linkedin.com/in/michelleliclimate/)

The world is waking up to a new reality: recycling alone won’t fix our waste problem. To build a truly sustainable future, we need to go circular - rethinking how we design, use, and recover the materials that shape our lives. We can beat the endless downcycle by designing smarter, innovating materials, and even dreaming up new consumption models. This isn’t recycling 2.0. It’s the blueprint for a new economy, one that preserves value, reduces strain on natural resources, and transforms waste into opportunity.  In this episode, hosts Scott Tew and Dominique Silva are joined by Jenelle Shapiro, Circularity Leader at Trane Technologies; Julia Gisewite, Chief Sustainability Officer, and Nelson Russom, Waste and Circularity Program Manager, both at Turner Construction Company. Together, they explore how circular design is reshaping everything from manufacturing and supply chains to construction and end-of-life recovery, and why collaboration and innovation are key to keeping materials in play, not throwing them away.  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.  Closing the Loop with Circularity: Zero Waste to Landfill - Blog   Remanufacture and Repair: A Decarbonization Accelerator - Blog   Circularity in Action: Decarbonization for Refrigerated Transport - Blog   Maintain, Prolong, Share: A Circular Blueprint for Decarbonization - Blog     Trane Technologies Website  Healthy Spaces YouTube    Dominique Silva Profile  Scott Tew Profile  Jenelle Shapiro Profile  Julia Gisewhite Profile  Nelson Russom Profile

The digital world is expanding at lightning speed, powered by vast data centers that have become the critical infrastructure of our time. From streaming services to AI breakthroughs, these facilities are the engines of growth and innovation. But with that power come important challenges: massive energy use, complex cooling demands, and the need to rethink sustainability in an industry in continuous evolution.  In this episode, we hear from Scott Smith, Director of Mission Critical Offerings at Trane Technologies, and Dr. Dereje Agonafer, Presidential Distinguished Professor of Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering at the University of Texas at Arlington. Together, they unpack the scale of the data center boom, explore the cutting-edge cooling technologies reshaping the industry, and share why collaboration between industry and academia is essential to building a more efficient, sustainable digital 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:  How Data Centers Are Becoming Energy Hubs Through Intelligent Thermal Management - Blog - https://trane.eu/uk/about-trane/blog-post.html?Id=51  Power in Numbers: The Critical Role of Equipment Array Orchestration in Modern Data Centers - Article https://www.datacenterfrontier.com/sponsored/article/55313099/trane-power-in-numbers-the-critical-role-of-equipment-teaming-in-modern-data-centers  Sustainability in Action: The Aalsmeer Energy Hub - Case Study  https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/customer-stories/the-aalsmeer-energy-hub.html  Sustainable Data Center Solutions for Cape Augusta Digital Properties - Case Study https://www.trane.com/commercial/north-america/us/en/about-us/newsroom/case-studies/data-centers/sibley-textile-mill.html  Trane Technologies Website - https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index.html  Healthy Spaces YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@TraneTechnologies/playlists  Dominique Silva Profile - https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/dominique-silva.html  Scott Tew Profile - https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/scott-tew.html  Scott Smith Profile - https://www.linkedin.com/in/scott-smith-7a713521  Dr. Dereje Agonafer Profile - https://www.uta.edu/academics/faculty/profile?user=agonafer

Bonus Feed Drop: one of our favorite episodes from our good friends at Trane's Cool Air, Hot Takes podcast! What if your building could act like a battery—and get paid for it? In this episode of Cool Air, Hot Takes, hosts Charlie Jelen and Dan Gentry talk with Adam Scarsella, Director of Sales at Voltus, about how demand response and virtual power plants are transforming energy use. From chillers to controls, they break down how smart buildings are shedding loads, shifting demand, and supporting the grid—all while creating new revenue opportunities. There’s also:  HVAC Headlines: Europe plans massive offshore & “energy islands” to connect wind power to mainland grids, and Australian researchers discover that air conditioners could be a useful tool in solving crime—yes, HVAC meets CSIThe Business Case for Demand Response: From data centers to hospitals, how flexible loads are generating revenue and strengthening the grid.Stat of the Day: A new report shows in-office work is back in a big way—can you guess which industries have seen the biggest increase?

Fighting climate change means juggling a thousand moving parts, from how we power our cities to how insects sustain our ecosystems. Artificial intelligence is uniquely equipped to take on that scale of challenge, analyzing massive data sets, predicting problems before they happen, and unlocking solutions humans alone could never achieve.  In this episode, hosts Dominique Silva and guest co-host Rebecca Handfield (BrainBox AI) speak with Jean-Simon Venne, co-founder of BrainBox AI and leader of the BrainBox business at Trane Technologies, and Dr. David Rolnick, Assistant Professor at McGill University and co-founder of Climate Change AI. They share how AI can slash building emissions, extend equipment life, and open up new frontiers in biodiversity research.  We also take a behind-the-scenes look at Trane Technologies’ new AI Lab in Montreal, where the next generation of HVAC innovation is being designed and created. With a focus on practical applications over theory, the lab is harnessing AI as a powerful ally in the fight against climate change, while keeping ethics, responsibility, and trust at the center of every breakthrough.  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:  A New Era for Smart Buildings with AI Controls and AI Agents - Press Release   AI in the Built Environment, Sustainable Markets – White Paper  Trane Technologies AI Lab - Website  Digital Solutions: Using AI and Autonomous Control to Listen to Your Building - Blog  How AI Can Help Dramatically Reduce Energy Demand and Emissions - Blog    Trane Technologies Website  Healthy Spaces YouTube  Brainbox AI Website  Climate Change AI Website Dominique Silva Profile  Rebecca Handfield Profile  Jean-Simon Venne Profile  David Rolnick Profile

The journey to a sustainable future is built project by project, idea by idea. That means from small businesses to schools, hospitals, and even skyscrapers with their own zip codes. The lesson is the same: when creativity, collaboration , and courage come together, big things are possible anywhere. In this episode, we speak to Dan Palino, Chief Operating Officer of New Water Street Corporation; Scott Lewin, Energy Services Leader at Trane; Holly Paeper, President of Commercial HVAC Americas at Trane Technologies; and Sydney Tharpe, Team Lead at Trane Technologies. We’ll hear how bold retrofits at 55 Water Street, the largest office building in New York City, are cutting emissions and saving millions. We’ll explore breakthrough solutions like thermal batteries and AI-powered energy optimization, why these technologies can be applied in buildings of every size, and how culture and purpose fuel the creativity that makes these innovations possible. 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. Learn more: The Electrification and Decarbonization of 55 Water Street - Blog Heat Recovery System Makes Impact - Blog Trane Technologies Website Healthy Spaces YouTube Scott Tew Profile Dominique Silva Profile Holly Paeper Profile Scott Lewin Profile Dan Palino Profile

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 – Video Turning Ambition into Bold Action and Impact – Blog How AI Can Help Dramatically Reduce Energy Demand and Emissions – Blog CEO Perspective: Building and Adapting Culture – Blog Trane Technologies Website  Healthy Spaces YouTube  Scott Tew Profile Dominique Silva Profile Mauro J. Atalla Profile Hannah 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 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:  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 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.   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 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:  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