Siemens Net Zero: A Remarkable Journey

I believe humanity has a future and that it’s a sustainable one. Sustainability is engraved in my decision-making – my first thought is always ‘is this sustainable?’

At Siemens, we focus on UN Sustainable Development Goals, which we have been agreed upon by almost every country on earth. One of them is climate change, which is something very close to my heart, and that defines my current role. I’m basically tasked with driving Siemens and Siemens customers toward carbon neutrality by 2030.

It’s easy to find passion and motivation in my role. I’m doing something for my children and my children’s children. It impacts the children of my team, my customers and the entire world. When you are passionate and filled with purpose, you don’t get tired.

Which is lucky because this is the biggest challenge humanity has ever faced.

The Importance of Technology in Granting Opportunity

I’m from India, from a state called Haryana, close to New Delhi. It’s an agriculture-based economy that only got sealed roads in last decade. I saw my first electric lightbulb in the late ‘80s, but when that lamp lit up, I distinctly remember a feeling of unity – our world lit up, and…