#24 Mitigating Contrail Climate Impact with AI (feat. Sebnem Erzan, Google)

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Episode 24 of the “Aerospace Ambition Podcast” featuring Sebnem Erzan (Google) is out!

Talking Points

• What is Google's role in promoting sustainable aviation?

• How does Google determine whether to open-source vs. to commercialize?

• What was the setup and outcome of Google's contrails project in 2023?

• What can others learn from Google to create a media buzz around science?

• Where is collaboration working well and where could it be improved?

• What role do consumers play in making aviation more sustainable?

• What challenges exist with including non-CO2 effects in the Travel Impact Model?

Guest

Sebnem Erzan is the Head of Travel Sustainability & Transport, Global Partnerships at Google, based in Zurich, Switzerland. With over 12 years at Google, she has held several key positions, including Head of Business Development for EMEA and Head of Channel Sales for Turkey, Middle East, and Africa. Sebnem holds a Bachelor's and Master's degree in Economics from the Bosphorus University, and she has completed additional executive education at Duke University and the University of Exeter. Her expertise spans strategy, business development, digital marketing, and sustainability.

Resources

• Google Project Contrails: https://sites.research.google/contrails/

• Travel Impact Model: https://travelimpactmodel.org/