EPISODE 50 WITH CHARLES BLASCHKE IV

May 3, 2021 Vuk Zlatarov

We're honored that for our 50th episode we can introduce you to a special guest who will teach us a lot about probably the most important topic in today’s world: environmental sustainability. 👇

Did you know that buildings consume more energy than the whole transportation industry? And if everyone in the world lived in highly developed countries, we would need 7 Earths to supply us with the amount of resources we are currently using?

'Energy efficiency' has become a buzzword for environmentalists, politicians, advertisers, and energy companies alike. We hear it everywhere in these climate-conscious times.

The amount of energy we use or waste has a direct impact on the environment and on our wallets. Just by being mindful of our energy use and making a few simple tweaks, we can help save money and cut our carbon footprint.

This is what motivated Charles Blaschke IV when he launched Taka Solutions in 2012, with the aim to address the waste of energy in the region, caused by the poor and unhealthy construction of buildings in the UAE.

Tune in to our 50th episode and learn about:

💡How buildings contribute to climate change

💡Why hasn't efficiency scaled

💡Taka Solutions' business model where clients pay only when they save

💡Biggest opportunities in energy efficiency market right now.

Charles also shared great resources on where you can learn more on this topic: hop on 29:30 to catch them!

We're grateful for all the thought-provoking statistics, information, and ideas Charles has shared with us.

Enjoy! #TheChangeOfficer

Read the transcript of the full episode on Medium.

Host: Vuk Zlatarov

Guest: Charles Blaschke IV

Production team behind the scenes: Poddster