EP22: Expert Insights on Reducing Carbon Footprint in Ground Transportation with Alisha Giglio
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In this episode of podcast, Daniel Perez explores the future of ground transportation with a special guest, Alisha Giglio, a climate change expert at Sinai Technologies. The conversation revolves around innovation and technology in the environmental sector, with a focus on Sinai's approach. Alisha talks about her background as a chemical engineer and how she became a climate change expert. She also shares her experience working with a mining company and growing a climate change practice at a consulting firm. Overall, the podcast offers insights into the intersection of technology, innovation, and environmental sustainability. Here are some power takeaways from today's conversation: Electric vehicles and decarbonizing Transitioning to eco-friendly fleet Climate Change Action Plans Implementing climate change solutions Episode Highlights: [00:03:39] Decarbonization journey  Sinai Technologies is a company that helps other businesses decarbonize through its SaaS platform. The company's software modules are pre-built and designed to assist clients through all parts of the decarbonization process. The approach taken by Sinai is aligned with the consulting industry, but the software replaces consultants and puts the ownership on the end-users for carbon accounting and decarbonization strategy. [00:11:19] Transitioning to eco-friendly fleet The electrical vehicle space is a significant factor in Sinai's work. Many clients are interested in decarbonization through the use of electric fleets. The US and other countries have goals of completely decarbonizing the grid, which means that if a company replaces its entire fleet with electric buses, it can become a net-zero company. However, there are other considerations, such as where the electric buses will come from, charging infrastructure, and costs. [00:17:30] Climate Change Action Plans The company encourages its customers to model different projects to make informed decisions and purchase physical entities that align with their business goals. Ultimately, Sinai is helping companies plan for decarbonization with software and make a difference in the decarbonization space. [00:19:24] Implementing climate change solutions Stepping out of one's comfort zone is crucial for personal and professional growth and development. Alisha's advice is particularly relevant in the context of climate change, as we must be willing to take risks and try new things to reduce our impact on the environment. While it may be uncomfortable or challenging, it is necessary if we want to make a difference in the fight against climate change. Resources Mentioned: Book: "Speed and Scale" by John Doerr Book: "Green Giants" by E. Freya Williams Connect with Alisha on Linkedin or email: [email protected] About the Guest Alisha Giglio is a Climate Change Expert at SINAI Technologies, a leading decarbonization platform offering enterprise software to measure, analyze, price & reduce emissions.Alisha has over 7 years of experience in climate change strategy, modelling, and policy, particularly in heavy emitting industrial sectors. Prior to SINAI, Alisha worked as a consultant leading decarbonization strategy projects to many Fortune 500 companies. She is a technical expert in decarbonization solutions including carbon capture, hydrogen, biofuels, electrification, and renewable power.
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