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Tech leaders, your balancing act between innovation and sustainability just got a guide with the Green Software Foundation’s latest podcast series, CXO Bytes hosted by Sanjay Podder, Chairperson of the Green Software Foundation. In each episode, we will be joined by industry leaders to explore strategies to green software and how to effectively reduce software’s environmental impacts while fulfilling a drive for innovation and enterprise growth.
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Responsible AI with Dr. Paul Dongha
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03/13/25 • 36 min
CXO Bytes host Sanjay Podder is joined by Dr. Paul Dongha, Head of Responsible AI and AI Strategy at NatWest Group, to discuss the evolving landscape of responsible AI in financial services. With over 30 years of experience in AI and ethical governance, Paul shares insights on balancing AI innovation with integrity, mitigating risks like bias and explainability in banking, and addressing the growing environmental impact of AI. They explore the rise of generative AI, the sustainability challenges of AI energy consumption, and the role of organizations in ensuring AI ethics frameworks include environmental considerations. Tune in for a deep dive into the future of AI governance, sustainability, and responsible innovation in the financial sector.
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Sanjay Podder: Hello and welcome to CXO Bytes, a podcast brought to you by the Green Software Foundation and dedicated to supporting chiefs of information, technology, sustainability, and AI as they aim to shape a sustainable future through green software. We will uncover the strategies and a big green move that's helped drive results for business and for the planet.
I am your host, Sanjay Podder.
Welcome to CXO Bytes, the podcast where we explore the intersection of technology, sustainability, and AI with leaders who are shaping the future. I am your host Sanjay Podder, and in this episode, we dive deep into the world of responsible and sustainable AI in financial services. Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr Paul Dongha, head of responsible AI and AI strategy at NatWest Group. With over 30 years of experience in AI, financial services, and ethical governance, Paul has played a pivotal role in ensuring AI is deployed responsibly, balancing innovation with integrity. He has spearheaded AI ethics frameworks at major banks, advised on government AI policy, and even taught Generative AI at Harvard Business School.
His expertise spans AI bias mitigation, responsible AI frameworks, regulatory alignment, and environmental impact of AI. In this episode, we will explore how AI is transforming banking, how ethics and risk management can drive innovation, and why sustainable AI is crucial to our digital future. Paul, welcome to CXO Bytes. Let's start by having you introduce yourself to our listeners.
Paul Dongha: Great. Hello Sanjay. Thank you for that delightful introduction. Really great to be here. So I'm Dr Paul Donga. I'm head of Responsible AI and AI Strategy at NatWest Banking Group, based here in London. So as part of my role, what do I do? So it's really split into two parts. So as head of Responsible AI, I have a team of dedicated professionals who look at people, process, and technology.
They look across the bank and ensure that the right people are involved to manage ethical risks of AI. So that's the people part. The process part is ensuring that the processes and workflows we have both within technical teams and risk management teams are appropriate for managing ethical risks. An...
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Sanjay Podder: Hello and welcome to CXO Bytes, a podcast brought to you by the Green Software Foundation and dedicated to supporting chiefs of information, technology, sustainability, and AI as they aim to shape a sustainable future through green software. We will uncover the strategies and a big green move that's helped drive results for business and for the planet.
I am your host, Sanjay Podder.
Welcome to CXO Bytes, the podcast where we explore the intersection of technology, sustainability, and AI with leaders who are shaping the future. I am your host Sanjay Podder, and in this episode, we dive deep into the world of responsible and sustainable AI in financial services. Today, I'm thrilled to be joined by Dr Paul Dongha, head of responsible AI and AI strategy at NatWest Group. With over 30 years of experience in AI, financial services, and ethical governance, Paul has played a pivotal role in ensuring AI is deployed responsibly, balancing innovation with integrity. He has spearheaded AI ethics frameworks at major banks, advised on government AI policy, and even taught Generative AI at Harvard Business School.
His expertise spans AI bias mitigation, responsible AI frameworks, regulatory alignment, and environmental impact of AI. In this episode, we will explore how AI is transforming banking, how ethics and risk management can drive innovation, and why sustainable AI is crucial to our digital future. Paul, welcome to CXO Bytes. Let's start by having you introduce yourself to our listeners.
Paul Dongha: Great. Hello Sanjay. Thank you for that delightful introduction. Really great to be here. So I'm Dr Paul Donga. I'm head of Responsible AI and AI Strategy at NatWest Banking Group, based here in London. So as part of my role, what do I do? So it's really split into two parts. So as head of Responsible AI, I have a team of dedicated professionals who look at people, process, and technology.
They look across the bank and ensure that the right people are involved to manage ethical risks of AI. So that's the people part. The process part is ensuring that the processes and workflows we have both within technical teams and risk management teams are appropriate for managing ethical risks. An...
09/16/24 • 29 min
In this episode of CXO Bytes, George Maddaloni, CTO of Operations at Mastercard, joins Sanjay Podder to discuss how Mastercard is driving innovation in sustainable technology through green software practices. George shares insights on the company's approach to reducing energy consumption in software development, the role of AI and data in enhancing sustainability, and the importance of fostering a culture of green software from the top down. He also highlights Mastercard’s collaboration with the Green Software Foundation and how the organization is helping to shape their ESG goals. From edge computing to responsible AI, George provides a comprehensive look at how Mastercard is balancing technological advancement with environmental responsibility.
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Sanjay Podder: Hello and welcome to CXOBytes, a podcast brought to you by the Green Software Foundation and dedicated to supporting Chiefs of Information, Technology, Sustainability, and AI as they aim to shape a sustainable future through green software. We will uncover the strategies and a big green move that's helped drive results for business and for the planet.
I am your host, Sanjay Poddar.
Hello. Welcome to another episode of CXOBytes where we try to get into the world of sustainable software development from the perspective of the C-Suite. Today, I am extremely delighted to have a special guest, George Maddaloni. George is the CTO of Operations at Mastercard.
I would like to talk to George today more about how Mastercard, a leading payment giant, is navigating the intersection of technology and sustainability. Also, Mastercard has been a member of the Green Software Foundation. So what has been the role of the foundation to help shape Mastercard's approach to sustainable technology? And finally, also talk a little bit about the future of sustainable technology the context of financial services. George, welcome to the podcast.
George Maddaloni: Thanks for having me. Really appreciate it and looking forward to it.
Sanjay Podder: Absolutely. And I'm so delighted about the contribution George is having in the field of sustainable technology.
It's very rare to find a CIO who is so passionate about this topic. So this is going to be a great conversation. Before we dive further, I would like to give a reminder that all the things we discuss will be available and linked to the show note below the episode.
So George,
why don't we start with a few words from you about Mastercard and about yourself.
George Maddaloni: Yeah, sure. So, George Maddaloni, CTO of operations for Mastercard. And maybe I'll start with some things that probably most people know about Mastercard and then lead into a little bit that, from a technology perspective, you don't.
Mastercard connects billions of individuals and businesses to the digital economy and makes them an equal part of, or an inclusive part of that economy and really views its mission as enabling, empowering people as well as powering economies so that anybody that's out there, whether they're paying their bills, buying their groceries, they have that capability. And from a technology perspective,
that means a lot in terms of what Mastercard does on a day to day basis. Every product we of...
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Sanjay Podder: Hello and welcome to CXOBytes, a podcast brought to you by the Green Software Foundation and dedicated to supporting Chiefs of Information, Technology, Sustainability, and AI as they aim to shape a sustainable future through green software. We will uncover the strategies and a big green move that's helped drive results for business and for the planet.
I am your host, Sanjay Poddar.
Hello. Welcome to another episode of CXOBytes where we try to get into the world of sustainable software development from the perspective of the C-Suite. Today, I am extremely delighted to have a special guest, George Maddaloni. George is the CTO of Operations at Mastercard.
I would like to talk to George today more about how Mastercard, a leading payment giant, is navigating the intersection of technology and sustainability. Also, Mastercard has been a member of the Green Software Foundation. So what has been the role of the foundation to help shape Mastercard's approach to sustainable technology? And finally, also talk a little bit about the future of sustainable technology the context of financial services. George, welcome to the podcast.
George Maddaloni: Thanks for having me. Really appreciate it and looking forward to it.
Sanjay Podder: Absolutely. And I'm so delighted about the contribution George is having in the field of sustainable technology.
It's very rare to find a CIO who is so passionate about this topic. So this is going to be a great conversation. Before we dive further, I would like to give a reminder that all the things we discuss will be available and linked to the show note below the episode.
So George,
why don't we start with a few words from you about Mastercard and about yourself.
George Maddaloni: Yeah, sure. So, George Maddaloni, CTO of operations for Mastercard. And maybe I'll start with some things that probably most people know about Mastercard and then lead into a little bit that, from a technology perspective, you don't.
Mastercard connects billions of individuals and businesses to the digital economy and makes them an equal part of, or an inclusive part of that economy and really views its mission as enabling, empowering people as well as powering economies so that anybody that's out there, whether they're paying their bills, buying their groceries, they have that capability. And from a technology perspective,
that means a lot in terms of what Mastercard does on a day to day basis. Every product we of...
12/13/24 • 19 min
In this episode of CXO Bytes, Sanjay Podder is hosted by Beliz Kudat to talk about the dual role of technology in driving sustainability while also contributing to environmental challenges. They explore how businesses can integrate sustainable strategies into their technology operations to minimize carbon footprints, optimize data center energy consumption, and leverage tools like AI and cloud solutions responsibly. Sanjay highlights actionable techniques such as carbon-aware scheduling, efficient coding practices, and emerging tools to measure the energy impact of AI. The discussion also emphasizes the business value of sustainability, including improved ESG scores, employee attraction, and outperforming competitors in shareholder returns, making sustainable technology a critical strategic imperative for organizations.
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Sanjay Podder: Hello and welcome to CXO Bytes, a podcast brought to you by the Green Software Foundation and dedicated to supporting chiefs of information, technology, sustainability, and AI as they aim to shape a sustainable future through green software. We will uncover the strategies and a big green move that's helped drive results for business and for the planet.
I am your host, Sanjay Podder.
Beliz Kudat: Okay, Sanjay, welcome to our business summit.
Sanjay Poddar: Thank you so much for having me today. My pleasure.
Beliz Kudat: It's a pleasure having you. So, you know, in today's rapidly developing digital technologies and this digital transformation, a significant dilemma arises, especially for sustainability. And on one hand, these technologies offer substantial, huge potential to address environmental issues.
And on the other hand, there exists an entire substantial resource consumption. So first, we'd like to start by asking your perspective on this and how can technologies both solve and exacerbate environmental problems?
Sanjay Poddar: Great question. And there's a duality here between technology and sustainability. You know, when you look at sustainability, and if you look at sustainable development goals that we have, the 17 sustainable development goals, one thing that strikes you that they are exponential in nature.
The impact is huge. You know, we are not talking about small things. We are talking about scale. And you cannot do anything at scale without technology. And in this case, if we talk about information communication technology, we talk about artificial intelligence, for example, these are precisely the kind of tools we need today to address the sustainability challenges that we are facing, whether is it climate change, whether it is, you know, issues of building a more inclusive society, for example, biodiversity destruction that is happening. Each of these areas, you need technology, you need AI, you need blockchain, you know, you need digital, right? There is no second thought about it. In fact, we did a survey of companies and we found out that 70 percent of the companies we surveyed, who were able to re...
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TRANSCRIPT BELOW:
Sanjay Podder: Hello and welcome to CXO Bytes, a podcast brought to you by the Green Software Foundation and dedicated to supporting chiefs of information, technology, sustainability, and AI as they aim to shape a sustainable future through green software. We will uncover the strategies and a big green move that's helped drive results for business and for the planet.
I am your host, Sanjay Podder.
Beliz Kudat: Okay, Sanjay, welcome to our business summit.
Sanjay Poddar: Thank you so much for having me today. My pleasure.
Beliz Kudat: It's a pleasure having you. So, you know, in today's rapidly developing digital technologies and this digital transformation, a significant dilemma arises, especially for sustainability. And on one hand, these technologies offer substantial, huge potential to address environmental issues.
And on the other hand, there exists an entire substantial resource consumption. So first, we'd like to start by asking your perspective on this and how can technologies both solve and exacerbate environmental problems?
Sanjay Poddar: Great question. And there's a duality here between technology and sustainability. You know, when you look at sustainability, and if you look at sustainable development goals that we have, the 17 sustainable development goals, one thing that strikes you that they are exponential in nature.
The impact is huge. You know, we are not talking about small things. We are talking about scale. And you cannot do anything at scale without technology. And in this case, if we talk about information communication technology, we talk about artificial intelligence, for example, these are precisely the kind of tools we need today to address the sustainability challenges that we are facing, whether is it climate change, whether it is, you know, issues of building a more inclusive society, for example, biodiversity destruction that is happening. Each of these areas, you need technology, you need AI, you need blockchain, you know, you need digital, right? There is no second thought about it. In fact, we did a survey of companies and we found out that 70 percent of the companies we surveyed, who were able to re...
Green Manufacturing and Supply Chains and the Role of Green IT and Responsible AI with May Yap
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01/14/25 • 24 min
CXO Bytes host Sanjay Podder is joined by May Yap, Senior Vice President and CIO of Jabil, to talk about the intersection of green IT, responsible AI, and sustainable manufacturing. May shares how Jabil integrates renewable energy, circular economy principles, and AI-driven solutions into its global operations, contributing to its recognition as one of America's Most Responsible Companies. The discussion delves into Jabil's ambitious sustainability goals, including achieving carbon neutrality by 2045, and highlights initiatives such as energy-efficient manufacturing, water conservation, and e-waste management. May also emphasizes the importance of responsible AI and green IT practices like desktop-as-a-service, no-code platforms, and energy-efficient algorithms in driving sustainable innovation across Jabil's manufacturing and supply chain ecosystems.
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- America's Most Responsible Companies 2025 - Newsweek Rankings [07:11]
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06/27/24 • 0 min
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07/08/24 • 39 min
Welcome to the first episode of CXO Bytes! Join host Sanjay Podder as he talks to leaders in technology, sustainability, and AI in their pursuit of a sustainable future through green software. Joined by Dr. Ong Chen Hui, Assistant CEO of Singapore's Infocomm Media Development Authority (IMDA), the discussion focuses on Singapore's comprehensive approach to digital sustainability. Dr. Ong highlights IMDA's efforts to drive green software adoption across various sectors, emphasizing the importance of efficiency in data centers and the broader ICT ecosystem. So join us for an intriguing and though provoking conservation about the critical role of government and industry collaboration in achieving sustainability goals amidst the growing demand for digital technologies.
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TRANSCRIPT BELOW:
Sanjay Podder: Hello and welcome to CXO Bytes, a podcast brought to you by the Green Software Foundation and dedicated to supporting chiefs of information, technology, sustainability, and AI as they aim to shape a sustainable future through green software. We will uncover the strategies and a big green move that's helped drive results for business and for the planet.I am your host, Sanjay Podder.Hello everyone. Welcome to CXO Bytes. This is our inaugural podcast on how do you use green software for building a sustainable future. This is a new podcast series and the whole idea behind it is, you know, embracing a culture of green software, it needs to come from the top. And we therefore want to talk with decision makers, with business leaders, with leaders who are running nation states like Singapore, for example, at sea level.You know, how are they driving this culture change when it comes to digital sustainability and green software, for example? Today I am super excited to invite Dr. Ong. She is the Assistant CEO of IMDA, which is the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore. And we are going to chat on how IMDA is championing digital sustainability as well as green software. Welcome, Dr. Ong. Dr. Ong Chen Hui: Thank you for having me on your inaugural podcast on green software.Sanjay Podder: And you know, I had my own selfish reason for inviting you because while the Green Software Foundation has been interacting with many, many large businesses across the world, IMDA and Singapore GovTech, these are two member...
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- Singapore Green Plan 2030 [02:55]
- IMDA and GovTech unveil new initiatives to drive digital sustainability | IMDA - Infocomm Media Development Authority [10:19]
- Your Guide to the Gartner Top Strategic Technology Trends in Software Engineering [10:56]
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Sanjay Podder: Hello and welcome to CXO Bytes, a podcast brought to you by the Green Software Foundation and dedicated to supporting chiefs of information, technology, sustainability, and AI as they aim to shape a sustainable future through green software. We will uncover the strategies and a big green move that's helped drive results for business and for the planet.I am your host, Sanjay Podder.Hello everyone. Welcome to CXO Bytes. This is our inaugural podcast on how do you use green software for building a sustainable future. This is a new podcast series and the whole idea behind it is, you know, embracing a culture of green software, it needs to come from the top. And we therefore want to talk with decision makers, with business leaders, with leaders who are running nation states like Singapore, for example, at sea level.You know, how are they driving this culture change when it comes to digital sustainability and green software, for example? Today I am super excited to invite Dr. Ong. She is the Assistant CEO of IMDA, which is the Infocomm Media Development Authority of Singapore. And we are going to chat on how IMDA is championing digital sustainability as well as green software. Welcome, Dr. Ong. Dr. Ong Chen Hui: Thank you for having me on your inaugural podcast on green software.Sanjay Podder: And you know, I had my own selfish reason for inviting you because while the Green Software Foundation has been interacting with many, many large businesses across the world, IMDA and Singapore GovTech, these are two member...
AWS Summit AI-Ready Infrastructure Panel with Prasad Kalyanaraman, David Issacs & Neil Thompson
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08/07/24 • 45 min
CXO Bytes host Sanjay Podder is joined by Prasad Kalyanaraman, David Isaacs and Neil Thompson at the AI-Ready Infrastructure Panel at the AWS Summit in Washington, June 2024. The discussion featured insights on the transformative potential of generative AI, the global semiconductor innovation race, and the impact of the CHIPS Act on supply chain resilience. The panel also explored the infrastructure requirements for AI, including considerations for sustainable data center locations, responsible AI usage, and innovations in water and energy efficiency. The episode offers a comprehensive look at the future of AI infrastructure and its implications for business and sustainability.
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TRANSCRIPT BELOW:
Sanjay Podder: Hello and welcome to CXO Bytes, a podcast brought to you by the Green Software Foundation and dedicated to supporting Chiefs of Information, Technology, Sustainability, and AI as they aim to shape a sustainable future through green software. We will uncover the strategies and a big green move that's helped drive results for business and for the planet.
I am your host, Sanjay Poddar.
Welcome to another episode of CXO Bytes, where we bring you unique insights into the world of sustainable software development. I am your host Sanjay Poddar. Today we are excited to bring you highlights from a captivating panel discussion at the recent AWS Summit in Washington held in June 2024. The AI-Ready Infrastructure Panel featured industry heavyweights including Prasad Kalyanaraman, VP of Infrastructure Services at AWS, David Isaacs from the Semiconductor Industry Association, and renowned researcher Neil Thompson from MIT, and it was chaired by Axios Senior Business Reporter Hope King.
During this panel, we take a look at the transformative potential of generative AI, the global race for semiconductor innovation, and the significance of the CHIPS Act in strengthening supply chain resilience. Together, we will hopefully have a better picture of the future of AI infrastructure and the innovations driving this field forward.
And before we dive in here, a reminder that everything we talk about will be linked in the show notes below this episode. So without further ado, let's dive into the AI-Ready Infrastructure Panel from the AWS Summit.
Prasad Kalyanaraman: Well, well first, for the avoidance of doubt, generative AI is an extremely transformative technology for us. You know, sometimes I liken it to the internet, right, the internet revolution. So, I think there's, we're very early in that journey. I would say that, at least the way we've thought about generative AI, we think about it in three layers of the stack, right?
The underlying infrastructure layer is one of them, and I'll get into more details there. And then there is the frameworks. We build a set of capabilities that makes it easy to run generative AI models. And then the third layer is the application layer, which is where, you know, many people are famil...
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Sanjay Podder: Hello and welcome to CXO Bytes, a podcast brought to you by the Green Software Foundation and dedicated to supporting Chiefs of Information, Technology, Sustainability, and AI as they aim to shape a sustainable future through green software. We will uncover the strategies and a big green move that's helped drive results for business and for the planet.
I am your host, Sanjay Poddar.
Welcome to another episode of CXO Bytes, where we bring you unique insights into the world of sustainable software development. I am your host Sanjay Poddar. Today we are excited to bring you highlights from a captivating panel discussion at the recent AWS Summit in Washington held in June 2024. The AI-Ready Infrastructure Panel featured industry heavyweights including Prasad Kalyanaraman, VP of Infrastructure Services at AWS, David Isaacs from the Semiconductor Industry Association, and renowned researcher Neil Thompson from MIT, and it was chaired by Axios Senior Business Reporter Hope King.
During this panel, we take a look at the transformative potential of generative AI, the global race for semiconductor innovation, and the significance of the CHIPS Act in strengthening supply chain resilience. Together, we will hopefully have a better picture of the future of AI infrastructure and the innovations driving this field forward.
And before we dive in here, a reminder that everything we talk about will be linked in the show notes below this episode. So without further ado, let's dive into the AI-Ready Infrastructure Panel from the AWS Summit.
Prasad Kalyanaraman: Well, well first, for the avoidance of doubt, generative AI is an extremely transformative technology for us. You know, sometimes I liken it to the internet, right, the internet revolution. So, I think there's, we're very early in that journey. I would say that, at least the way we've thought about generative AI, we think about it in three layers of the stack, right?
The underlying infrastructure layer is one of them, and I'll get into more details there. And then there is the frameworks. We build a set of capabilities that makes it easy to run generative AI models. And then the third layer is the application layer, which is where, you know, many people are famil...
11/11/24 • 27 min
Host Sanjay Podder is joined by a guest who embodies what it means to lead with purpose in the digital age. Niklas Sundberg is the Senior Vice President and Chief Information Officer at Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world’s leading logistics companies, with a mission to drive sustainable change across the supply chain industry.
Niklas is a trailblazer in sustainable IT, author of Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders, and a respected voice on the role technology plays in building a sustainable future. His work goes beyond the logistics sector to shape the conversation on how technology leaders can achieve climate goals and navigate the challenges of data and energy efficiency.
They explore how Kuehne+Nagel’s Vision 2030 aligns with sustainability initiatives and the Green Software Foundation’s Climate Commitments. From data storage practices to carbon-aware computing, they uncover what it takes to create a truly sustainable digital ecosystem.
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Sanjay Podder: Hello and welcome to CXO Bytes, a podcast brought to you by the Green Software Foundation and dedicated to supporting chiefs of information, technology, sustainability, and AI as they aim to shape a sustainable future through green software. We will uncover the strategies and a big green move that's helped drive results for business and for the planet.
I am your host, Sanjay Podder.
Hello, welcome to another episode of CXO Bytes, where we bring you unique insights into the world of sustainable software development from the view of the C suite. I am your host, Sanjay Podder.
Today, we are joined by a guest who embodies what it means to lead with purpose in the digital age. Niklas Sundberg is the Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world's leading logistics company with a mission to drive sustainable change across the supply chain industry.
Niklas is a trailblazer in sustainable IT, author of Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders and a respected voice on the role of technology in building a sustainable future. His work goes beyond the logistic sector to shape the conversation on how technology leaders can achieve climate goals and navigate the challenges of data and energy efficiency.
Today we will dive into how Kuehne+Nagel's Vision 2030 aligns with sustainability initiatives and the Green Software Foundation's climate commitments. From data storage practices to carbon aware computing, we'll uncover what it takes to create a truly sustainable digital ecosystem. Niklas, thank you for joining us on CXO Bytes.
Welcome to the show. Please can you introduce yourself?
Niklas Sundberg: Thank you, Sanjay. Very happy to be here. Yes. I'm Niklas Sundberg. I'm the Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Kuehne+Nagel and I'm very looking forward to our conversation here today. I'm also a member of the board of SustainableIT.org, which is a sister organization to Green Software Foundation and we do some work together as well to advance the field of sustainability
within technology. So really looking forward to our conversation to hear and also share your journey into th...
Niklas is a trailblazer in sustainable IT, author of Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders, and a respected voice on the role technology plays in building a sustainable future. His work goes beyond the logistics sector to shape the conversation on how technology leaders can achieve climate goals and navigate the challenges of data and energy efficiency.
They explore how Kuehne+Nagel’s Vision 2030 aligns with sustainability initiatives and the Green Software Foundation’s Climate Commitments. From data storage practices to carbon-aware computing, they uncover what it takes to create a truly sustainable digital ecosystem.
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- Tackling AI’s Climate Change Problem | MIT Sloan Management Review [16:00]
- E-waste challenges of generative artificial intelligence | Nature [23:40]
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Sanjay Podder: Hello and welcome to CXO Bytes, a podcast brought to you by the Green Software Foundation and dedicated to supporting chiefs of information, technology, sustainability, and AI as they aim to shape a sustainable future through green software. We will uncover the strategies and a big green move that's helped drive results for business and for the planet.
I am your host, Sanjay Podder.
Hello, welcome to another episode of CXO Bytes, where we bring you unique insights into the world of sustainable software development from the view of the C suite. I am your host, Sanjay Podder.
Today, we are joined by a guest who embodies what it means to lead with purpose in the digital age. Niklas Sundberg is the Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Kuehne+Nagel, one of the world's leading logistics company with a mission to drive sustainable change across the supply chain industry.
Niklas is a trailblazer in sustainable IT, author of Sustainable IT Playbook for Technology Leaders and a respected voice on the role of technology in building a sustainable future. His work goes beyond the logistic sector to shape the conversation on how technology leaders can achieve climate goals and navigate the challenges of data and energy efficiency.
Today we will dive into how Kuehne+Nagel's Vision 2030 aligns with sustainability initiatives and the Green Software Foundation's climate commitments. From data storage practices to carbon aware computing, we'll uncover what it takes to create a truly sustainable digital ecosystem. Niklas, thank you for joining us on CXO Bytes.
Welcome to the show. Please can you introduce yourself?
Niklas Sundberg: Thank you, Sanjay. Very happy to be here. Yes. I'm Niklas Sundberg. I'm the Senior Vice President and Chief Digital Officer at Kuehne+Nagel and I'm very looking forward to our conversation here today. I'm also a member of the board of SustainableIT.org, which is a sister organization to Green Software Foundation and we do some work together as well to advance the field of sustainability
within technology. So really looking forward to our conversation to hear and also share your journey into th...
Carbon Accounting with Eric Gertsman
CXO Bytes
04/18/25 • 28 min
Host Sanjay Podder is joined by Eric Gertsman, Director of Tech Sustainability at Salesforce. They talk about shaping the future of green IT, with Eric sharing his journey from entrepreneur to sustainability leader, his work decarbonizing data centers, and the importance of accurate carbon accounting through Salesforce’s Net Zero Cloud. They explore the AI Energy Score, a new tool developed in collaboration with Hugging Face to benchmark AI model efficiency, and discuss managing water as a critical resource in sustainable operations. Together they highlight how aligning sustainability with core business objectives can drive both environmental impact and business success.
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TRANSCRIPT BELOW:
Sanjay Podder: Hello and welcome to CXO Bytes, a podcast brought to you by the Green Software Foundation and dedicated to supporting chiefs of information, technology, sustainability, and AI as they aim to shape a sustainable future through green software. We will uncover the strategies and a big green move that's helped drive results for business and for the planet.
I am your host, Sanjay Podder.
Welcome to another episode of CXO Bytes, where we bring you unique insights into the world of sustainable software development from the view of the C-Suite. I am your host, Sanjay Poddar. Today's guest brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial spirit, tech savvy, and sustainability leadership. Eric Gertsman is the Director of Technology Sustainability at Salesforce where he's helping shape the future of green IT, from data center planning and infrastructure strategy to carbon accountability. Before Salesforce, Eric co-founded a company that built solar powered artisan travel trailers. Talking about walking the talk. He's also been a passionate advocate for ethical capitalism and the role of business as a platform for change. Eric, welcome to the show. Kindly introduce yourself.
Eric Gertsman: Thanks, Sanjay. I appreciate you having me on. Excited to be here. Yes. I'm the Director of Tech Sustainability at Salesforce. As the title indicates, right, I focus on Salesforce's cloud infrastructure, which is a bedrock of the company and it's one of the first companies to embrace this infrastructure as a service model.
So it's a very interesting view that the company's had over the years on infrastructure. I focus on decarbonizing our co-location and hyperscale data centers in this wildly changing industry, right? Most recently with the rise of AI. But every decade presents wild new challenges.
I also pay attention to our water footprint, our waste footprint, in a number of other areas. So I'm excited to talk to you today.
Sanjay Podder: Wonderf...
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- The Business Guide to Carbon Accounting | Salesforce [05:21]
- Salesforce Joins Technology and Academic Leaders to Unveil AI Energy Score Measuring AI Model Efficiency [10:12]
- AI Energy Score | Hugging Face
- Water | WRI [14:09]
- Our founders created the 1% Pledge. | Salesforce [22:23]
- Aligning sustainability with good business practices | Salesforce [23:57]
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TRANSCRIPT BELOW:
Sanjay Podder: Hello and welcome to CXO Bytes, a podcast brought to you by the Green Software Foundation and dedicated to supporting chiefs of information, technology, sustainability, and AI as they aim to shape a sustainable future through green software. We will uncover the strategies and a big green move that's helped drive results for business and for the planet.
I am your host, Sanjay Podder.
Welcome to another episode of CXO Bytes, where we bring you unique insights into the world of sustainable software development from the view of the C-Suite. I am your host, Sanjay Poddar. Today's guest brings a rare blend of entrepreneurial spirit, tech savvy, and sustainability leadership. Eric Gertsman is the Director of Technology Sustainability at Salesforce where he's helping shape the future of green IT, from data center planning and infrastructure strategy to carbon accountability. Before Salesforce, Eric co-founded a company that built solar powered artisan travel trailers. Talking about walking the talk. He's also been a passionate advocate for ethical capitalism and the role of business as a platform for change. Eric, welcome to the show. Kindly introduce yourself.
Eric Gertsman: Thanks, Sanjay. I appreciate you having me on. Excited to be here. Yes. I'm the Director of Tech Sustainability at Salesforce. As the title indicates, right, I focus on Salesforce's cloud infrastructure, which is a bedrock of the company and it's one of the first companies to embrace this infrastructure as a service model.
So it's a very interesting view that the company's had over the years on infrastructure. I focus on decarbonizing our co-location and hyperscale data centers in this wildly changing industry, right? Most recently with the rise of AI. But every decade presents wild new challenges.
I also pay attention to our water footprint, our waste footprint, in a number of other areas. So I'm excited to talk to you today.
Sanjay Podder: Wonderf...
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