How do you forecast the future of climate change — and why are investors, pension funds and data centre developers paying close attention?

Nick & Hana sit down with climate scientist Dr.Navjit Sagoo from Climate X to explore how climate risk is becoming a major factor in financial investment, infrastructure planning and the future of digital infrastructure.

From flood risk and wildfires to AI-driven forecasting models and the future of resilient infrastructure, this episode dives into the science shaping billion-pound decisions behind the scenes.

Topics covered in this episode:

⚡ How climate change is influencing investment decisions

🏗️ Why data centre developers are using climate risk modelling

🌊 Flooding, wildfires & extreme weather forecasting

🤖 The role AI plays in climate prediction

💰 How pension funds assess long-term climate risk

📊 What climate risk models actually look like

👷 Why sustainability careers are attracting diverse talent

🌱 The future of resilient infrastructure & adaptation

Navjit also shares her journey from climate science research into the world of climate technology — including work on clouds, ice ages, climate models and forecasting future environmental risk.

At DC + Me, we talk about data centres like real people - no gatekeeping, no overly polished corporate speak, just honest conversations about the people, technology and infrastructure shaping our digital future.

🎙️ Hosted by:

Nick Worpole | Strativ Group

Hana Sutton | JLL

If you work in data centres, AI, sustainability, climate tech, infrastructure, engineering or finance — or you’re simply curious about how climate change could shape the future economy — this episode is for you.

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Can you build a successful career and be a great parent at the same time?

In this episode of DC + Me, Nick & Hana sit down with the brilliant Margot Weistroffer from Hitachi Energy to talk about the realities of parenting while building a career in a demanding industry.

From balancing ambition and family life to navigating the challenges, sacrifices and unexpected rewards that come with parenthood, this is an honest conversation about what it really takes to make both work.

As someone whose parenting experience extends only as far as looking after five nieces and one nephew, Nick takes more of a listener's seat in this episode, giving space for a thoughtful discussion on the lessons parenthood teaches us - not just about our careers, but about life itself.

Whether you're a parent, planning to become one, or simply interested in how people balance personal and professional growth, this episode offers valuable perspectives from someone who has lived it.

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Do data centres really have to be ugly? Or is the industry missing a huge opportunity to connect with the communities around them?

Nick and Hana sit down with architect the architect, Jack Carter, to explore how data centres could evolve from “big metal boxes” into spaces that contribute to society, create jobs and even become celebrated parts of our cities.

From Victorian industrial architecture and retrofitted buildings, to sustainability, AI-driven growth and community engagement - this conversation looks at what the future of data centre design could (and should) look like.

Topics covered in this episode:

⚡ Why data centres often face public resistance

🏗️ The role architecture should play in the industry

🌍 Sustainability, heat reuse & community impact

🤖 How AI is accelerating data centre growth

👷 The talent shortage facing the sector

🏙️ Why future data centres may need to integrate with cities differently

🔥 Can data centres actually become beautiful?

Jack also shares insights from working on globally recognised projects, including the Shard, the New York Times HQ and major regeneration schemes across the UK.

At DC + Me, we talk about data centres like real people - no gatekeeping, no overly polished corporate speak, just honest conversations about the people building the digital world around us.

🎙️ Hosted by:

Nick Worpole | Strativ Group

Hana Sutton | JLL

If you work in data centres, tech, AI, sustainability, architecture, construction or infrastructure - or you're simply curious about how the digital world gets built - this podcast is for you.

👍 Like, comment & subscribe for more conversations from the people shaping the future of digital infrastructure.

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