Healthy Spaces

Trane Technologies
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Welcome to 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, we’ll explore how technology and AI can drive business growth, and help the planet breathe a little bit easier.

  1. Spilling the Tea: Inside the Conversations Powering Decarbonization

    1D AGO

    Spilling the Tea: Inside the Conversations Powering Decarbonization

    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/)

    31 min
  2. Rebuilding The Future: The New Circular Blueprint

    OCT 28

    Rebuilding The Future: The New Circular Blueprint

    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

    36 min
  3. Cooling the Cloud: Innovation at the Heart of Data Centers

    OCT 14

    Cooling the Cloud: Innovation at the Heart of Data Centers

    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

    30 min
  4. Cool Air, Hot Takes - Buildings As Batteries: Demand Response

    OCT 7 · BONUS

    Cool Air, Hot Takes - Buildings As Batteries: Demand Response

    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?

    35 min
  5. AI for the Planet: From Tech Labs to Real Life

    SEP 30

    AI for the Planet: From Tech Labs to Real Life

    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

    38 min
  6. Big Things Are Possible: Scaling Sustainability

    SEP 16

    Big Things Are Possible: Scaling Sustainability

    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

    34 min
  7. The ROI of Sustainability: A CFO’s Perspective

    SEP 2

    The ROI of Sustainability: A CFO’s Perspective

    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.

    30 min
  8. Connecting The Dots: Unlocking Innovation with Systems Thinking

    AUG 19

    Connecting The Dots: Unlocking Innovation with Systems Thinking

    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

    31 min
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Welcome to 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, we’ll explore how technology and AI can drive business growth, and help the planet breathe a little bit easier.

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  • Creator
    Trane Technologies
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2025
  • Episodes
    48
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © 2025 Trane Technologies. All Rights Reserved.
  • Show Website
    Healthy Spaces

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