Connecting the Dots: Unlocking Innovation With Systems Thinking

Season 5 Episode 5: How innovation, sustainability, technology and a purpose-aligned culture are all linked together.
Aug 21, 2025 7:30 AM ET
Connecting the Dots: Unlocking Innovation with Systems Thinking

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August 21, 2025 /3BL/ - Break down those barriers and shake off that siloed thinking: sustainability, technology and innovation have never been more aligned. All it takes is a change in perspective.

Pioneering leaders around the world are now viewing sustainability not just as a requirement, but as an opportunity. With experienced guidance, cutting-edge initiatives are now thriving in a place where sustainable innovation and growth are tightly intertwined. 

In this episode, we speak to Mauro J. Atalla, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer at Trane Technologies, and Hannah Black, Sustainability Engagement Program Manager at Trane Technologies. 

We will discuss the systems thinking that unlocks sustainable innovation, the next generation of inspiring climate tech and how culture empowers employees to embrace and engage in a development strategy when it’s tied to both personal and business growth.

Featured in this Episode:

Hosts:
Dominique Silva, Marketing Leader EMEA, Trane Technologies
Scott Tew, Vice President Sustainability and Managing Director, Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Trane Technologies

Guests:
Mauro J. Atalla, Senior Vice President and Chief Technology and Sustainability Officer, Trane Technologies
Hannah Black, Sustainability Engagement Program Manager, Trane Technologies

About Healthy Spaces

Healthy Spaces 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.

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