AI For CSOs: Balancing Tech With Sustainability Goals (Webinar)

Published 15 October 2024 by Jessica Pransky & Luke Gowland &
AI For ESG & Sustainability ESG Reporting Software Sustainability Goals Sustainability People & Skills Sustainability Reporting Sustainability Risk Management Webinar

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Executive Summary

In the past year, the rapid advancement of AI has transformed global business operations. For Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs), this shift presents both an opportunity and a challenge. Successfully integrating AI into sustainability initiatives requires a strategic approach that balances technological innovation with ethical and environmental responsibilities.

Join us for an insightful webinar where we’ll explore how CSOs can effectively navigate the evolving AI landscape. You’ll learn how to collaborate with risk and legal teams to address ethical considerations, leverage AI to drive decarbonization efforts, and manage the trade-offs that come with AI implementation.

Join us to discover:

  • How AI intersects with the responsibilities of the Chief Sustainability Officer (CSO)
  • The most impactful AI use cases for advancing sustainability initiatives
  • Key considerations for CSOs when leveraging AI

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About the authors

Jessica Pransky

Principal Analyst
Jessica is a Principal Analyst in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability practice, which she joined in 2022. Her current research agenda covers ESG reporting and data management software, ESG solutions for investors, and risk in ESG and sustainability. Prior to joining Verdantix, Jessica worked at Ramboll, focusing on ESG risk and opportunity identification for mergers and acquisitions, as well as EHS due diligence. Jessica has previously held roles evaluating water resource allocation for a state municipality and ensuring EHS compliance for GE Aviation. She holds a BS from Tufts University and an MEng from Johns Hopkins University focused on environmental engineering, as well as an MBA from Boston University.

Luke Gowland

Senior Analyst
Luke is a Senior Analyst in the Verdantix ESG & Sustainability practice. His current research agenda focuses on the ESG reporting and data management landscape, as well as emerging technologies and market trends across industries. Prior to joining Verdantix, Luke worked at research and advisory firm GlobalData, producing ESG research reports for corporate clients. Luke holds an MSc in Sustainability and Management from the University of Bath.

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