PODCAST · business
The Great Switch
by Schneider Electric
As society becomes increasingly digital and moves away from carbon-based energy, our world is undergoing a powerful shift toward electrification. This transformation is reshaping the way businesses operate, creating new demands for clean, reliable energy, smarter automation, and a stronger balance between progress and sustainability.The Great Switch empowers business leaders to navigate this transition by sharing insights from the pioneers who are bringing these solutions to life-driving innovation, enabling transformation, and shaping a more sustainable future.
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Growing at Speed: Novo Nordisk’s Journey to Circular for Zero
Can a global company grow at record speed and still aim for zero environmental impact? In this episode, Dorethe Nielsen, Vice President of Corporate Environmental Sustainability at Novo Nordisk, shares how one of the world’s largest pharmaceutical companies is working to decouple growth from environmental impact. From securing renewable power across global production sites to rethinking plastics, chemicals and suppliers across the entire value chain, she explains how the company’s Circular for Zero strategy is turning ambition into action. It’s an honest conversation about scaling responsibly in a fast-growing, highly regulated industry and the leadership, partnerships and long-term thinking required to drive real change while meeting rising global demand.
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Power at Scale: Designing AI Data Centers for Minimal Climate Impact
How do you build data centers that can meet AI-scale demand without letting energy use and climate impact spiral? In this episode, Peter Michelson, CEO at EcoDataCenter, explores solutions like reusing excess heat and timber-built data centers, and the role of permits, policy, and speed in scaling. It’s an honest look at AI’s surging energy needs and why Sweden could lose its edge if momentum doesn’t accelerate. Peter also shares what leaders should do now to embrace change, build strong ecosystems, and future-proof their businesses.
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AI in Action: Smarter Energy Use in Stockholm’s Schools
How do you optimize 600 school buildings with AI - and get measurable results? Niklas Dalgrip from SISAB shares how digitalization, upskilling, and a focused data strategy drive energy savings, smarter operations, and improved learning environments.
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Bold Goals, Real Impact: Decarbonizing with Vestas
Can the wind industry really go carbon neutral? Lisa Ekstrand, VP and Head of Sustainability at Vestas, talks about the bold goals, tough realities, and powerful innovations driving their decarbonization journey. From low-emission steel to breakthrough blade recycling, discover how one of the world’s wind pioneers is rethinking sustainability at scale.
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Beyond Bricks: Building the Future with Statsbygg
What does it take to build energy-positive buildings by 2050? Harald Nikolaisen, CEO of Statsbygg, shares how Norway’s government developer uses digital twins, AI, and smart methods to cut emissions and redefine the future of construction. You can find related content and more information about the episode here.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
As society becomes increasingly digital and moves away from carbon-based energy, our world is undergoing a powerful shift toward electrification. This transformation is reshaping the way businesses operate, creating new demands for clean, reliable energy, smarter automation, and a stronger balance between progress and sustainability.The Great Switch empowers business leaders to navigate this transition by sharing insights from the pioneers who are bringing these solutions to life-driving innovation, enabling transformation, and shaping a more sustainable future.
HOSTED BY
Schneider Electric
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As society becomes increasingly digital and moves away from carbon-based energy, our world is undergoing a powerful shift toward electrification. This transformation is reshaping the way businesses operate, creating new demands for clean, reliable energy, smarter automation, and a stronger balance...
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