Uploaded June 2025 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
What’s really holding industry back from cutting emissions? Spoiler: it’s not the lack of technology — it’s ageing infrastructure, volatile energy prices, and a fear of cost.
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I speak with Stuart Thompson, President of ABB’s Electrification Service Division. Stuart leads a global team helping industrial giants modernise their electrical systems — making them more energy-efficient, resilient, and ready for net zero.
We dig into:
🔌 Why many industrial sites are still powered by infrastructure built decades ago
🔋 The rise of battery storage as-a-service — and how it’s changing the economics of decarbonisation
♻️ The role of the circular economy in reducing emissions and waste
⚡ The trilemma of energy security, affordability, and sustainability — and how to navigate it
📉 How AI and digital tools are unlocking smarter energy management
If you’re involved in operations, energy, or sustainability strategy — especially in manufacturing, utilities, or heavy industry — this one’s for you.
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on climate tech, energy, and the path to a low-carbon future.
🔗 Listen to the full podcast episode here: climateconfidentpodcast.com
🌍 Learn more about ABB Electrification: abb.com
#ClimateConfident #TomRaftery #IndustrialDecarbonisation #ABB #NetZeroIndustry #BatteryStorage #Electrification #CircularEconomy #Sustainability
What’s really holding industry back from cutting emissions? Spoiler: it’s not the lack of technology — it’s ageing infrastructure, volatile energy prices, and a fear of cost.
In this episode of the Climate Confident podcast, I speak with Stuart Thompson, President of ABB’s Electrification Service Division. Stuart leads a global team helping industrial giants modernise their electrical systems — making them more energy-efficient, resilient, and ready for net zero.
We dig into:
🔌 Why many industrial sites are still powered by infrastructure built decades ago
🔋 The rise of battery storage as-a-service — and how it’s changing the economics of decarbonisation
♻️ The role of the circular economy in reducing emissions and waste
⚡ The trilemma of energy security, affordability, and sustainability — and how to navigate it
📉 How AI and digital tools are unlocking smarter energy management
If you’re involved in operations, energy, or sustainability strategy — especially in manufacturing, utilities, or heavy industry — this one’s for you.
👉 Don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more insights on climate tech, energy, and the path to a low-carbon future.
🔗 Listen to the full podcast episode here: climateconfidentpodcast.com
🌍 Learn more about ABB Electrification: abb.com
#ClimateConfident #TomRaftery #IndustrialDecarbonisation #ABB #NetZeroIndustry #BatteryStorage #Electrification #CircularEconomy #Sustainability
