Smart Energy Voices Podcast: Episode 116 – Smart and Connected: AT&T’s Carbon-Neutral Future
In this episode of Smart Energy Voices, host Debra Chanil interviews Shannon Carroll, the AVP of Global Environmental Sustainability at AT&T. They discuss the company’s forward-thinking approach to sustainability and its ambitious commitment to achieving carbon neutrality by 2025. Shannon emphasizes AT&T’s goal to help its business customers reduce emissions by one gigaton by 2035 through the implementation of Smart Climate Solutions.
He elaborates on the challenges businesses encounter, particularly in capital allocation and energy optimization, and explains how AT&T is tackling these issues with solutions designed to lower emissions and enhance operational efficiency. Additionally, Shannon shares insights into AT&T’s efforts to improve climate resilience through advanced climate data tools and its contributions to the circular economy.
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On February 27, 2025, McCain Foods announced a significant achievement in its sustainability efforts, reporting a 12% reduction in emissions. The company is committed to providing products that are increasingly sustainably sourced.
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