S1E10: Breaching 1.5°C Threshold, Advancing Clean Energy Innovation, and EV Charging Expansion with Julien Villeret (CIO at EDF) and Aurélien de Meaux (Co-founder & CEO ofElectra)

In episode 10 of The Smart Society Show, co-hosts Brynne Kennedy and Chris Skidmore dive into pressing climate and financial news, from the breaching of the 1.5°C threshold to the implications of major financial institutions withdrawing from climate coalitions. They also explore how these developments impact global efforts toward decarbonization and net-zero ambitions. This week, in our chasing Net-Zero segment, we are thrilled to welcome Julien Villeret, Chief Innovation Officer at EDF, to discuss how one of the world's largest electricity producers is driving the energy transition through groundbreaking innovations, from scaling renewable energy technologies to advancing nuclear and AI-driven solutions. In our Chasing Unicorns segment, Aurélien de Meaux, CEO of Electra, shares how his company is transforming EV infrastructure across Europe, accelerating the adoption of electric vehicles with cutting-edge technology and an ambitious expansion strategy.