Best Siemens USA Podcasts (2024)

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Innovation at the grid edge | Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA 56:13

7d ago56:13

56:13

Barbara Humpton, President and CEO of Siemens USA, sits down with Gil Jenkins and Susan Nickey to discuss Siemens' pivotal role in advancing sustainability across industry, infrastructure, and transportation sectors. The conversation dives into Siemens' approach to decarbonization as an engine for growth and spotlights how innovation at the grid ed…

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The overlooked solution to scaling clean power 20:19

6d ago20:19

20:19

As AI data centers multiply electricity needs and grid transmission challenges linger, how will the United States produce enough affordable, reliable, and clean power? Can we continue to grow the economy without forsaking critical climate objectives? In this episode, Barbara spotlights a key solution: the opportunity to innovate at the "grid edge,"…

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From Alternative to Mainstream: How Renewables Support Energy Sustainability and Security 32:33

16d ago32:33

32:33

When Susan Nickey started her career in banking, few people saw a future in financing renewables. It wasn’t even a sector yet! Today, as EVP & Chief Client Officer for climate positive investment firm HASI and the Board Chair of the American Clean Power Association, Susan is working to advance clean energy from a stronger position: with renewables …

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Enabling global emissions matching with data-enhanced RECs | Casey Martinez 35:53

23d ago35:53

35:53

Just as not every battery is created equal, neither is every renewable energy credit (REC). Even though RECs today are commodified financial products companies purchase to reduce their carbon footprint, the actual avoided emissions impact of an individual REC can vary dramatically based on the time and place it is generated. As our carbon accountin…

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What I Learned from the Worst Day of My Career 11:32

23d ago11:32

11:32

Why would an optimist try to inspire an audience by sharing the story of the worst day in her career? In this episode, Barbara shares her commencement address at George Mason University, bringing graduates inside a tough setback that ultimately opened up new possibilities in her career journey. Listen for inspiration on why staying true to your aut…

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Encore: Navigating Tomorrow - Glocalization and the Future of Technology 30:42

1M ago30:42

30:42

In this idea-packed episode of the Optimistic Outlook, Siemens CEO Roland Busch sits down with Barbara to explore the concept of "glocalization" and its pivotal role in shaping a sustainable and productive future. What are the trends compelling international companies to increase their manufacturing presence in the United States? This is a fascinat…

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How Do Companies Successfully Transform? Lessons Learned from Building a More Sustainable, Innovative Company 29:36

1M ago29:36

29:36

Across industry, infrastructure, and transportation, technology is changing rapidly, and changing everything. How do organizations reskill quickly enough and create lifelong learning cultures that embrace change to drive innovation? And how can this focus on people lead to the rise of more sustainable companies? In two words, trust and empowerment,…

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Dr. Antonius Gagern | Executive Director of the Carbon to Sea Initiative 31:12

1M ago31:12

31:12

In this episode, Hilary Langer met with Dr. Antonius Gagern, the Executive Director of the Carbon to Sea Initiative, for a lively conservation about a hot topic: the promises and sensitivities of tinkering with the ocean’s chemistry to enable it to store more carbon dioxide. Initial research on ocean alkalinity enhancement supports its potential as…

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Cultivating Courage: Building Resilient Teams for Innovative Futures 31:44

2M ago31:44

31:44

Barbara is joined by Dr. Connie Hadley, an organizational psychologist and founder of the Institute for Life at Work, for a fascinating look at a subject that offers insight into some of the ideas that make Siemens such a successful company - trust and psychological safety. Barbara and Connie discuss how these ideas - when practiced authentically -…

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Cracking the Code: AI's Double-Edged Sword in Cybersecurity 18:26

2M ago18:26

18:26

This is a very intriguing discussion with Anne Neuberger, Deputy National Security Advisor for Cyber and Emerging Technology! In this episode, you'll discover exclusive insights straight from the policymaker on the heels of the White House’s executive order establishing standards for AI. While cybercriminals might exploit AI for nefarious purposes,…

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CNN's Chief Climate Correspondent on ‘Life As We Know It (Can Be)’ | Bill Weir 58:12

2M ago58:12

58:12

In this episode, Gil Jenkins sits down with Bill Weir, Chief Climate Correspondent at CNN, for a rich, engaging, and meaningful conversation about his new book, “Life As We Know It (Can Be): Stories of People, Climate, and Hope in a Changing World.” While reporting from every state and every continent, Bill Weir has spent decades telling the storie…

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Wood that’s stronger, lighter, and cheaper than steel | Josh Cable 28:45

3M ago28:45

28:45

Steel is the world’s most used metal, and enables the construction of everything from buildings to wind turbines. Unfortunately, steel manufacturing is incredibly carbon intensive, contributing to approximately 8% of global green house gas emissions. As CEO of InventWood, Josh Cable envisions a future where the demand for steel can be satisfied wit…

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Techlanta: Mayor Dickens on Building a Tech City 30:17

3M ago30:17

30:17

San Francisco, New York, Boston, Austin… Atlanta? Atlanta Mayor Dickens joins the podcast to discuss his vision for transforming Atlanta – already known for being the “Technology City of the South” – into a top-5 American tech hub. This episode will appeal not only to those interested in the future of Atlanta, but to listeners wondering what it mea…

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Powering Up: Surprising Ways AI and Clean Energy Are Supercharging Our Grid's Makeover 5:50

3M ago5:50

5:50

Picture this: the power grid, not just an engineering marvel, but the lifeblood of our digital and eco-conscious era. With the AI revolution ramping up data center demands and green energy's rise pushing us towards a brighter, cleaner future, our trusty grid is facing a Herculean task. Can it keep the lights on and our planet cool as we plug into a…

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Navigating new climate disclosure rules | Steven Rothstein 33:17

3M ago33:17

33:17

Disclosure. Disclosure. Disclosure. In early March, the SEC issued final climate-related disclosure rules for U.S. public companies. Designed to enhance standardization and in response to increasing investor demand, the new rules mandate companies disclose material climate risks they face and greenhouse gas emissions they generate as well as other …

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Climate Capitalism | Akshat Rathi 44:14

4M ago44:14

44:14

In this episode, Gil Jenkins sits down with Akshat Rathi, a senior climate reporter at Bloomberg News and the host of Bloomberg Green's Zero podcast, to discuss his new book, "Climate Capitalism: Winning the Global Race to Zero Emissions and Solving the Crisis of our Age," which was released on March 12 in the U.S. "Climate Capitalism" takes reader…

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How Is Industrial AI Expanding Human Capabilities? 7:55

4M ago7:55

7:55

You’ve probably heard many perspectives on AI since the rise of ChatGPT, but this one is different. In this Optimistic Insights, Barbara shares how Industrial AI is allowing Siemens to redefine what's possible for humans. The modern factory has always produced more data than human capacity for analysis and application can handle. Suddenly, AI is tr…

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2024 Sustainable Energy in America Factbook | Lisa Jacobson and Tom Rowlands-Rees 46:27

4M ago46:27

46:27

The Sustainable Energy in America Factbook serves as a key reference for the state of renewables in the United States. To mark the release of the 12th edition, Gil Jenkins and Hilary Langer talked to the people behind the annual report: Lisa Jacobson, President of the Business Council for Sustainable Energy and Tom Rowlands-Rees, Head of Research f…

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3D Printing Unleashed: Digital Threads of an Industrial Future 22:48

4M ago22:48

22:48

3D printing, also known as additive manufacturing, ranks among the most promising developments in the effort to revitalize American manufacturing and localize supply chains. But what are the technologies that can help upstart additive companies to scale operations and industrialize 3D printing? And how can this make U.S. supply chains more resilien…

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Not every battery is created equal | Jacob Mansfield, Emma Konet and Adam Reeve 33:08

5M ago33:08

33:08

As the energy density of batteries continues to increase even as costs keep declining, the stationary energy storage market is booming, with investment growing by over 7x over the last few years – from $5 billion in 2020 to over $35 billion in 2023 – and with battery installations tripling just last year alone. While an influx of storage is certain…

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Level Up: The Video Game Ideas Fueling Your Next Breakthrough 6:16

5M ago6:16

6:16

Can the future of manufacturing be almost like playing a video game? In this Optimistic Insights episode, Barbara looks back to CES in January and presents Siemens’ vision for the Industrial Metaverse, breaking down Siemens AG CEO Roland Busch’s keynote speech. Prepare to learn about the key building blocks for making the industrial metaverse a rea…

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Leading the charge in commercial solar | Steve Raeder, CEO of Summit Ridge Energy 26:36

5M ago26:36

26:36

In this week's episode, Gil Jenkins sits down with Steve Raeder, the founder and CEO of Summit Ridge Energy. As a leading player in the community solar market, Summit Ridge Energy (SRE) has made significant strides since its inception in 2017, deploying over $1.6 billion into clean energy assets. With a robust development pipeline of more than 2 GW…

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What's Driving the New Industrial Revolution? 24:29

5M ago24:29

24:29

Digital innovation is no longer limited to Silicon Valley. Some of the most exciting, and potentially world-changing, developments are happening in manufacturing plants across America as industrial automation systems interact with software and AI. What is the vision for applying tools that first emerged in consumer sectors in American industry? And…

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Markets for valuing biodiversity | Tim Male and Ryan Sarsfield, Environmental Policy Innovation Center (EPIC) 46:25

6M ago46:25

46:25

At the end of 2022, 200 countries signed the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework – what some have called the “Paris Agreement for Nature”. It calls on signatories to work together to enhance the resilience of natural ecosystems and to turn the tide on species extinction rates through the setting of national targets, the establishment of …

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Optimistic Insights: The Unexpected Resurgence of American Manufacturing 7:24

6M ago7:24

7:24

For decades, American manufacturing shifted to other countries. Now, it’s growing again in the United States. To launch a new “Optimistic Insights” series, Barbara outlines the trends such as emerging technologies and what she calls “glocalization” that are driving American manufacturing’s resurgence. This episode will help listeners to understand …

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Speeding GETs for a clean and reliable grid | Julia Selker, WATT Coalition. 30:16

6M ago30:16

30:16

America’s dramatic shift towards renewable energy generation in remote areas will require a substantial transmission build-out in the years ahead, potentially doubling or tripling the current grid. In other words, there is no transition without transmission. While it's crucial that we expedite the construction of large power lines at a much faster …

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Gen Z and the power of multigenerational teams 32:22

7M ago32:22

32:22

Older generations have often misunderstood younger generations. And yet, as the U.S. workforce ages, the value of multigenerational teams will continue to grow. In this episode, Barbara talks with university recruiter Sophie Nicholas and intern Adrian Vasquez. You will learn about the workplace culture that Gen Z is shaping and what they hope to le…

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Dan Shugar | Tracking our solar-powered future 41:35

7M ago41:35

41:35

In our final episode of 2023, we sit down with Dan Shugar, founder and CEO of Nextracker, Inc. (NASDAQ: NXT), a leading provider of intelligent, integrated solar tracker and software solutions used in utility-scale and distributed generation solar projects globally. With over 30 years of experience in the field, Dan has been a driving force in adva…

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Case study for decarbonizing brownfield manufacturing operations 16:37

7M ago16:37

16:37

A North American-based Siemens plant that manufactures electrical distribution and control products was targeted for decarbonization as part of the Siemens Net Zero Operation by 2030 initiative. This podcast describes how the plant migrated from heavy reliance on natural gas, energy-intensive HVAC, and high-consumption component painting processes,…

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COP28 and the keys to accelerating climate solutions 36:40

7M ago36:40

36:40

Successfully addressing the climate crisis requires significant progress by 2030. Will we get there? Christiana Figueres, a former UN climate leader who led the process securing the Paris Climate Agreement, offers expert perspective, defining the current state of the problem and how we can grow our ability to rapidly put solutions into action. Prep…

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Mark Dyson | Applied hope and the ZEROgrid Initiative 32:00

7M ago32:00

32:00

The private sector has been a critical driver of increasing clean energy on the grid. Since 2008, corporate renewable purchases have helped bring online nearly 150 GW of new renewable energy capacity globally — more than the total power-generating capacity of France. Despite these purchase commitments, overall global emissions from the power sector…

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Matt Rogers | Outsmarting waste with the Mill kitchen bin (Ep. 50 replay) 26:27

8M ago26:27

26:27

In this week's episode, Gil speaks with Matt Rogers, the founder and CEO of Mill, a startup revolutionizing how we tackle food waste. They delve into the inspiration behind Mill, discussing how the idea came about and the parallels to Matt's previous work as the co-founder of Nest, the company behind the iconic learning thermostat and other smart h…

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Jason Kaminsky | Rising risks facing solar projects 32:07

8M ago32:07

32:07

According to the International Energy Agency, the world is expected to build more renewable projects in the next five years as we have in the past 20. But this rapid and massive growth in the renewable energy space has proven increasingly challenging for insurers of these assets, who are struggling to deal with mounting losses from natural disaster…

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Fundamental pillars for achieving corporate decarbonization success 19:50

8M ago19:50

19:50

At Siemens, we embed sustainability best practices across our business activities, investment decisions, and corporate governance. Our strong track record of progress (46 percent internal CO2 reduction since 2019) and ambitious future decarbonization targets (Net Zero operations by 2030, with 90% emissions reduction by 2030) place us in a leading p…

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Mandi McReynolds | Generating and reporting sustainable impact 27:49

9M ago27:49

27:49

With the recent proliferation of sometimes conflicting standards around sustainability and impact reporting, companies across the globe are seeking trusted partners to help them determine and measure sustainability metrics that are truly material to the business and its stakeholders and also generate real value. To this end, Workiva – a global soft…

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ARPA-I and the path to greener, safer transportation 36:55

9M ago36:55

36:55

Imagine self-healing concrete or traffic lights with “eyes” that save lives in crosswalks. Technology startup leaders join Barbara to discuss breakthrough innovations that could be accelerated by the launch of a new White House initiative: Advanced Research Projects Agency – Infrastructure (ARPA-I). Listen for inspiring, detailed insights from Ging…

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Manik Suri | Deploying a safer cold chain for vaccines, food, and planet 31:41

9M ago31:41

31:41

We all depend on the cold chain to keep our foods, vaccines, and medical equipment safely chilled from production to use. This energy intensive process requires constant monitoring. As CEO of Therma, Manik Suri deploys small mobile sensors that monitor conditions to optimize energy efficiency and quality along the cold chain. His work is infused wi…

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Andreas Aepli | Credibly removing carbon at scale 33:33

10M ago33:33

33:33

At this point, the science is very clear. If we want to limit global warming to 2 degrees above pre-industrial levels, we must not only reduce existing emissions, we must also at some point become net negative – meaning that we are removing more carbon from the atmosphere than we are putting into it. In this episode, Chad Reed sits down with Climew…

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Green Radiology and decarbonizing healthcare 26:21

10M ago26:21

26:21

With American healthcare representing 10% of U.S. carbon emissions, decarbonizing hospitals and healthcare systems promises to deliver meaningful climate action. In this episode, Barbara brings listeners inside an innovative project reducing energy usage in imaging at University of California San Francisco (UCSF). The solutions will not only help t…

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Jennifer Pryce & Beth Bafford | Investing to create a more equitable and sustainable world 40:20

10M ago40:20

40:20

In this episode, Chad Reed speaks with Calvert Impact's President and CEO, Jennifer "Jenn" Pryce, and Beth Bafford, Calvert Impact's Vice President of Syndications and Strategy. Calvert Impact is a global nonprofit investment firm that helps investors and financial professionals invest in solutions that people and the planet need. During its 28-yea…

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Ryan Gilliam | Building the world of low carbon cement 31:32

11M ago31:32

31:32

In this week’s episode, we explore the world of cement. Concrete is the second most consumed material on earth behind water and is essential to the infrastructure that will enable the transition to renewable energy. But producing cement, which is the material that glues concrete together, is incredibly carbon intensive. As CEO of Fortera, Dr. Ryan …

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Kirsten Blackburn | Sustainability in every step at KEEN 27:53

11M ago27:53

27:53

In this week's episode, we're stepping into the world of sustainable footwear with Kirsten Blackburn, Director of The KEEN Effect — the social impact division for hybrid footwear brand KEEN. Since its founding in 2003, KEEN has evolved into a leading global footwear company renowned for innovation, originality, and a strong emphasis on sustainabili…

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Sustainable beer brewing and scaling climate solutions 29:41

11M ago29:41

29:41

Effective partnerships between large companies and startups can accelerate net-zero strategies and even produce cost savings that strengthen the business case. Recording from the TED Countdown Summit, Barbara talks to Maisie Devine, Executive Director of Sustainable Innovation at AB InBev and Founder of the award-winning 100+ Accelerator program, w…

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Katherine Collins, Hank He, Lee Taylor, Rob Threlkeld | Going beyond megawatt hour matching 56:45

12M ago56:45

56:45

For several years, well-intentioned companies seeking to reduce their emissions from electricity consumption – a primary component of their Scope 2 emissions – have bought Renewable Energy Credits (RECs) or signed Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs). Known as energy or megawatt hour matching, this approach, which forms the backbone of the Greenhouse G…

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Nick Dyner | How nanobubbles solve climate challenges 29:21

12M ago29:21

29:21

Nanobubbles provide an effective solution to many of the challenges of climate change. These nanoscopic bubbles are 2500 times smaller than a single grain of salt and can be formed with any gas. Unlike larger bubbles, they remain suspended in liquid longer and remain stable until they interact with surfaces or contaminants. Their size allows them t…

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Michael Bakas | The essential role of RNG in the energy transition 45:30

1y ago45:30

45:30

Every community across the globe produces waste. This waste can come from landfills, decomposing food, animal manure, and wastewater sludge. As this waste decomposes, it emits natural gas – primarily composed of methane, which is a naturally occurring but very potent and harmful greenhouse gas. In fact, methane is nearly 30 times more potent at tra…

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The real purpose of industrial automation 32:48

1y ago32:48

32:48

Barbara shares her keynote speech from May’s Automate conference in Detroit. Show notes: Siemens and FREYR: https://press.siemens.com/global/en/pressrelease/freyr-scale-battery-cell-gigafactory-production-siemens-xcelerator Advanced Manufacturing: https://www.siemens.com/us/en/company/topic-areas/advanced-manufacturing.html Optimizing Battery Produ…

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Matt Rogers | Outsmarting waste with the Mill kitchen bin 26:27

1y ago26:27

26:27

In this week's episode, Gil speaks with Matt Rogers, the founder and CEO of Mill, a startup revolutionizing how we tackle food waste. They delve into the inspiration behind Mill, discussing how the idea came about and the parallels to Matt's previous work as the co-founder of Nest, the company behind the iconic learning thermostat and other smart h…

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Shannon Cosentino-Roush | The Finless Foods sustainable seafood strategy 44:35

1y ago44:35

44:35

Seafood provides nearly 20% of the animal protein humans consume globally. This growing source of protein is also rather healthy with many of our nutrient-rich foods coming from aquatic creatures. But already, the supply of our wild capture seafood has flattened, meaning that the vast majority of our global fisheries today are being overfished in a…

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Jason Horowitz and Emma Bubola | Venice's Revolutionary Sea Barriers 31:45

1y ago31:45

31:45

In this week's episode, Gil Jenkins and Hilary Langer speak with Jason Horowitz and Emma Bubola of The New York Times about their recent cover story on Venice's battle against the relentless forces of rising seas. They discuss the unlikely early success of the MOSE sea walls in protecting the city during high water events that have become increasin…

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