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 CSI
• The 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.

Links
Sustainability 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 – Blog
Trane 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