Smart Society Show Episode 2 - ABB Head of Corporate Strategy and M&A, Anton Kotov, and Transmutex Co-founder and CEO, Franklin Servan-Schreiber, Discuss Clean Energy

In Episode 2 of The Smart Society Show, co-hosts Brynne Kennedy and Chris Skidmore dive into clean energy innovations and the future of sustainable infrastructure. Joining the discussion are Anton Kotov, Head of Corporate Strategy and M&A at ABB, and Franklin Servan-Schreiber, Co-founder & CEO of Transmutex.

What’s News: EU’s New Green Investment Framework and Nuclear Technology Updates

Brynne and Chris unpack recent developments in green financing and nuclear tech, examining the EU’s updated framework that aims to streamline sustainable investments across member states. They also discuss the latest in nuclear technology, touching on how evolving safety standards and new nuclear innovations might reshape energy sourcing in Europe and beyond.

Chasing Net-Zero: Anton Kotov

Anton Kotov from ABB shares insights on ABB's strategic investments and the crucial role that energy-efficient infrastructure plays in achieving sustainability goals. He highlights how ABB is spearheading projects aimed at electrifying industries, which not only reduce emissions but also drive energy security. Anton provides an inside look at how ABB prioritizes resilience and adaptability in its clean energy solutions.

Chasing Unicorns: Franklin Servan-Schreiber

Franklin Servan-Schreiber highlights how CERN, PSI Paul Scherrer Institut, and Switzerland’s thriving innovation landscape have played a critical role in Transmutex’s groundbreaking advancements in clean energy. Transmutex is redefining nuclear energy with a unique process that destroys nuclear waste while generating energy, transforming a major environmental challenge into an opportunity. By pioneering the thorium fuel cycle, Transmutex shifts away from traditional uranium to a safer, more efficient nuclear option for the future. With the rise of AI and the 24/7 energy demands of data centers, Franklin explains why nuclear is indispensable as the foundation of tomorrow’s energy needs.

Final Thoughts

Episode 2 underscores the transformative potential of advanced nuclear solutions and energy-efficient technologies in realizing global climate targets. As Brynne and Chris explore with their guests, innovative partnerships between technology and sustainability sectors are essential to accelerate the clean energy transition. Stay tuned for more in-depth conversations with climate tech leaders on the horizon!

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