Lithium-ion Batteries: How Research is Confronting the Risks

Lithium-ion batteries are helping drive innovation—from electric vehicles and renewable energy storage to data centers, manufacturing, and everyday technology. But as adoption grows, so does a complex fire risk that many still misunderstand. In the first episode of Sound Policy, FM’s new podcast exploring risk and resilience, host Brian Amaral speaks with two industry experts about the science behind lithium-ion battery fire risk: —Stephanie Thomas, Assistant Vice President, Senior Staff Engineering Specialist, FM —Ben Ditch, Staff Vice President, Principal Research Engineer, FM Together, they break down: ✅ Where the greatest risks are emerging ✅ What triggers thermal runaway—and why it’s so difficult to stop ✅ Steps businesses can take to reduce exposure and strengthen resilience Whether you’re in energy, data centers, manufacturing, transportation, or risk management, this episode offers clear, science-driven insight to help you stay ahead of an evolving risk with the potential to impact us all. No jargon. No hype. Just the truth about what this risk means for your business. 🎧 Listen now and subscribe for upcoming episodes on emerging risks, resilience strategies, and the future of commercial property protection. #WeAreFM #SoundPolicy #RiskManagement #LithiumIonBatteries #LithiumBattery