S2E013 Powering the Low-Carbon Mine: Electrification at Scale - Emilie Ditton at Schneider Electric

In Part One of this conversation, Emilie Ditton unpacks why the journey toward a low-carbon mine is far more complex than simply electrifying equipment or adopting new technologies. Drawing on her experience working across mining, energy, and industrial environments at Schneider Electric, she explains how decarbonisation efforts are layered on top of already-strained business and operating models, where consistency, profitability, and reliability remain constant pressures.The discussion explores why many sustainability initiatives struggle to scale, highlighting the gap between ambition and execution. Emilie reframes the energy transition as a business transformation challenge—one that demands organisational readiness, cross-functional alignment, and a clear understanding of how energy, operations, and digital capability intersect. This first part sets the foundation for understanding why progress is hard, even when intent is strong.