Episode Details

Refrigeration is everywhere. Grocery stores. Warehouses. Cold storage. But almost no one is talking about its climate impact.

In Episode 99, Wes Ashworth sits down with Amrit Robbins, CEO and Co-Founder of Axiom Cloud, to unpack a problem hiding in plain sight across grocery stores, warehouses, and the global cold chain. 

The Hidden Reality

Refrigerant leaks are a massive issue:

• 3 to 4 percent of global emissions come from refrigerants
• One pound leaked can equal thousands of pounds of CO2
• A single grocery store can leak hundreds of pounds per year

This is bigger than most people think and rarely discussed.

Why It’s Been Ignored

It’s not visible.

It’s not exciting.

And most operators are stuck reacting to constant system failures with little data or insight.

The Axiom Cloud Approach

Axiom Cloud turns existing refrigeration data into clear, prioritized action.

No new hardware. No site visits. Fast deployment.

What that unlocks:

• Early leak detection
• Predictive maintenance
• Lower energy use
• Fewer emergency calls

Most importantly, teams know exactly what to fix first.

Why It Matters

This goes far beyond sustainability.

Refrigeration drives:

• Over half of energy use in many stores
• The majority of maintenance costs
• Compliance risk
• Lost revenue when systems fail

Fixing it improves both performance and profitability.

AI That Actually Works

Axiom has been applying AI to real systems long before the hype.

Their models detect patterns humans simply cannot see.

But the real value comes from turning insight into action.

That’s where most companies fall short.

Key Takeaways

• The biggest opportunities in energy are often invisible
• Refrigerant leaks are one of the fastest problems to solve
• AI delivers value when paired with execution
• The cold chain is on the verge of major change

This episode will change how you think about the energy transition.

Some of the biggest wins are already there.

They’re just waiting to be seen.

Links:

Amrit Robbins on LinkedIn

Axiom Cloud's Website

Wes Ashworth: https://www.linkedin.com/in/weslgs/

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