How can AI and sustainability co-exist?

Balancing AI's benefits and impacts

AI has the potential to revolutionise sustainability work, but sustainability professionals should not neglect the technology’s own rapidly growing environmental footprint. 

Join us on April 15th at 3pm GMT, 4pm CET, 10am EST for a deep dive into recent trends to make AI more responsible, and advice on how to balance the pros and cons of using it for sustainability.

Sandeep Chandna, Chief Sustainability Officer at Tech Mahindra, Lisa Wee, Global Head of Sustainability at AVEVA and Joseph Cook, Head of R&D at the Green Software Foundation, will discuss:

• Emissions impact of the AI boom
• Tech sector initiatives to improve sustainability performance
• Green software practices and guidelines
• How AI can support the climate transition

We will also cover your questions in a live Q&A.

Speakers

Lisa Wee, Global Head of Sustainability, AVEVA

Lisa joined AVEVA in 2020 to lead the organisation's global sustainability strategy and function.

Lisa has over 15 years of experience working on environmental and social issues for global companies having previously worked in multiple sustainability roles at Chevron and more recently having built up a sustainability programme at Under Armour. 

Lisa has a successful track record across all major areas of corporate sustainability, including strategy development, programme design and communications. She is passionate about accelerating the contribution of digitalization to sustainable development and enjoys working with a wide range of stakeholders to help solve sustainability challenges. 

Lisa holds a BA from the University of Oxford in Modern Languages and has an MA in International Relations and Economics from the Johns Hopkins School of Advanced International Studies.

Sandeep Chandna, Chief Sustainability Officer, Tech Mahindra 

Sandeep Chandna is Chief Sustainability Officer at Tech Mahindra.

With a profound track record in the technology industry and extensive knowledge in sustainability, Sandeep brings a wealth of expertise and experience to the organisation.

He plays a key role in offering strategic guidance by formulating and implementing comprehensive strategies, policies, and procedures to align Tech Mahindra’s business operations with sustainability objectives.

Joseph Cook, Head of R&D, the Green Software Foundation

Joseph Cook is Head of R&D at the Green Software Foundation and Product Owner for the Impact Framework software carbon measurement tool.

Areas of particular interest are measurement methodologies for sustainable software, including AI.

Previously, Joseph has been a software developer and has nearly 15 years experience in Arctic and Antarctic science, having authored over 50 science publications across spectroscopy, optical remote sensing and other aspects of technology in extreme environments.