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The Intersection of AI and EHS in the Tech Industry

Hosted by: Angelique Dickson

Technology is transforming how we live and work, and artificial intelligence is reshaping Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) in profound ways. In this episode, host Angelique Dickson, President of the Inogen Alliance and EVP of Antea Group USA, is joined by Charlotte Buffoni, EHS Practice Director at Antea Group UK, Julie Kreger King, Senior Consultant and Technology Segment Leader at Antea Group USA, and Karl Huntzicker, Global VP of Health and Safety at Salesforce. Together they discuss how AI is being integrated into EHS practices, the challenges of trust and accuracy, the impact on the workforce, and the evolving role of EHS professionals in this new era. 

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Karl Huntzicker

Salesforce

Karl Huntzicker is the Vice President of Global Health & Safety at Salesforce, bringing over 25 years of EH&S leadership experience across the tech, biotech, and manufacturing sectors. At Salesforce, Karl transformed the safety paradigm by launching "CAREforce," a program built on the idea that a profound safety culture is built when employees take simple, daily actions to look out for one another. Today, Karl applies that same philosophy to the future of Artificial Intelligence in Health & Safety. By taking the small step of actively using AI and providing intentional feedback, he believes the H&S community can shape a technology rooted in our human values, rather than just inheriting tools built by someone else. 
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Charlotte Buffoni

Antea Group UK

Charlotte is the Environmental, Health, and Safety (EHS) Practice Director at Antea Group UK. She brings global expertise in EHS compliance, strategic health and safety planning, and operational risk management with a strong focus on the technology sector. Charlotte is passionate about helping organisations navigate complex regulatory landscapes and build resilient, forward-thinking EHS strategies that drive performance and innovation. 

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Julie Kreger-King

Antea Group USA

Julie Kreger King is a Certified Safety Professional and a leading voice in Environmental, Health, Safety & Sustainability for the high-tech industry. With over 25 years of experience, she currently serves as Senior Consultant and Technology Segment Leader at Antea Group USA, where she blends deep technical expertise with sharp business acumen to help global tech companies manage risk, ensure compliance, and foster safe, productive workplaces. Julie previously led EHS at SGI and Hewlett Packard Enterprise, and currently serves on the Board of Directors for the California Chamber of Commerce. 

Time Stamps

01:02 Introducing Guests and Setting the Stage

02:54 How EHS Teams Are Using AI Today

06:09 Practical Applications and Early Wins in Tech

09:40 Regulatory Research and Policy Challenges

15:23 Impacts of AI on the Workforce

20:26 New Skills and Mindsets for EHS Professionals

26:28 Benefits, Risks, and Emerging Industry Practices

30:26 Looking Ahead: The Future of AI in EHS

 

Guest Quotes

“AI is not the end all, be all… it needs to be guided, trained, and managed by humans consistently in order for it to be effective and accurate.” – Karl
 
“Using AI can allow EHS teams to move away from repetitive tasks… freeing them up to focus more on strategic initiatives and stakeholder engagement.” – Charlotte
 
“It’s an iterative process. The more time you spend engaging with AI, the more comfortable and effective you become. Every EHS professional needs to start that journey now.” – Julie

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