For decades, businesses have optimized for short-term returns—quarterly earnings, first costs, and price per square foot. But as climate risk, resource constraints, and economic instability rise, a new question is emerging: 

Are we using the wrong metrics entirely? 

In this episode of The Valuation Metric, Sara Gutterman sits down with sustainability leader Scott Tew of Trane Technologies to explore a fundamental shift happening across industries: 

Sustainability is no longer a cost center—it’s a driver of growth, resilience, and competitive advantage. 

We break down: 

- Why sustainability has moved from “nice-to-have” to core business strategy 

- How resilience is becoming the new currency of value 

- Why companies that think long-term are outperforming 

- How AI and real-time data are transforming building performance 

- The critical shift from price per square foot → value per square foot 

This conversation will change how you think about business, buildings, and the future of the economy. 

Watch now to understand what’s really driving value in today’s market.