- link Copy Url - [ Share on twitter ](https://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=AI for the Planet: From Tech Labs to Real Life https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1301261?absolute=1&via=3blnews "link to 3 B L Media's Twitter") - [ Share on linkedin ](https://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1301261?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Linkedin") - [ Share on facebook ](https://www.facebook.com/sharer/sharer.php?u=https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1301261?absolute=1 "link to 3 B L Media's Facebook") - [ email Share via email ](mailto:?subject=AI for the Planet: From Tech Labs to Real Life&body=ESG News from Trane Technologies https://www.3blmedia.com/markdownify/node/1301261?absolute=1 "Share via email") [Innovation & Technology](/CSR-News/innovation-technology-0) # AI for the Planet: From Tech Labs to Real Life ##### Healthy Spaces Podcast Season 5 Episode 8: From buildings to insect ecosystems, how artificial intelligence is a powerful ally in sustainability and innovation. Oct 2, 2025 7:30 AM ET Campaign: [Healthy Spaces Podcast: Season 5](/news/campaign/healthy-spaces-podcast-season-5) ![AI for the Planet: From Tech Labs to Real Life](/sites/default/files/styles/carousel_2x/public/images/s5e08-Blog.jpg) [**Watch Season 5 Episode 8: AI for the Planet: From Tech Labs to Real Life**](https://youtu.be/i3aA1Eegnxw) Effectively tackling complex climate challenges involves juggling thousands of moving parts, from how we power our cities to how insects (think pollinators) sustain our ecosystems. Artificial intelligence is exceptionally suited to take on that scale of challenge—offering capabilities to analyze massive data sets, predict problems before they happen and tap into solutions humans alone could never achieve. In this episode, hosts Dominique Silva and guest co-host Rebecca Handfield (BrainBox AI) delve into the world of AI with Jean-Simon Venne, co-founder of [BrainBox AI](https://brainboxai.com/en/) and leader of the BrainBox AI 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. Additionally, they explore the focus of [Trane Technologies’ new AI Lab](https://brainboxai.com/en/ai-lab) in Montreal, where the next generation of AI for HVAC innovations are being developed. Emphasizing practical applications over theoretical concepts, the lab leverages AI as a powerful ally in the fight against climate change, while keeping ethics, responsibility and trust at the center of every breakthrough. ***Featured in this Episode:*** **Hosts:** [Dominique Silva](https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/blog/author/dominique-silva.html), Marketing Leader EMEA, Trane Technologies [Rebecca Handfield](https://www.linkedin.com/in/rhandfield/), VP Marketing, BrainBox AI, Trane Technologies **Guests:** [Jean-Simon Venne](https://www.linkedin.com/in/jean-simon-venne-300b612/), Co-founder of BrainBox AI and leader of BrainBox AI, Trane Technologies [David Rolnick](https://davidrolnick.com/), Assistant Professor at McGill University and co-founder of Climate Change AI **About Healthy Spaces** [Healthy Spaces](https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/sustainability/ches/resources/podcast.html) 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: [Apple Podcasts](https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/healthy-spaces/id1541406249) [Spotify](https://open.spotify.com/show/0AQ1ZC9Iqy3ARxlnZxCOam?si=sf64tazYQsuu4GN783HOyg&%3Bnd=1&%3Bdlsi=33a82d3255a744ab&nd=1&dlsi=2b161b918e9744e3) [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLTCDWAdM6KUz6i28xF6z5m95sIjAzwN64) [Amazon Music](https://music.amazon.com/podcasts/9ebbfd50-7da0-41f6-bd08-779d4d1f5511/healthy-spaces) How are you making an impact? What sustainable innovation do you think will change the world? [Share your story with us and learn more about the Healthy Spaces Podcast](https://www.tranetechnologies.com/en/index/sustainability/ches/resources/podcast.html). 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