Artificial Intelligence Energy use concerns dampen businesses’ interest in AI for sustainability 71% of firms believe AI's substantial energy consumption may outweigh its benefits for sustainability. Melodie Michel 11 March 2025
CSO Tech Mahindra Chief Sustainability Officer Sandeep Chandna on green data centres and IT eco-design "Business as usual is not working now: there has to be improvements and eco-efficiency." Melodie Michel 18 February 2025
Artificial Intelligence Governments and private sector launch Coalition for Sustainable AI Corporate members include Aveva, Ericsson, IBM, Nvidia, Salesforce, SAP and Schneider Electric. Melodie Michel 13 February 2025
Artificial Intelligence Salesforce unveils AI energy efficiency benchmarking platform The AI Energy Score includes a leaderboard rating the energy efficiency of top tasks. Melodie Michel 10 February 2025
CSO Futures Weekly Staying the course in the midst of a sustainability downturn Read our interview with Pia Heidenmark Cook and join our February webinar on climate targets. Melodie Michel 23 January 2025
Artificial Intelligence WEF charts roadmap to sustainable AI – and calls for collaboration "Partnerships are critical to unlock AI’s potential while responsibly addressing its environmental impacts.” Melodie Michel 22 January 2025
Data Centre Emissions Data centres could consume 12% of US electricity within 4 years This rapid growth is raising questions around emissions. Melodie Michel 07 January 2025
People & Culture Five trends that will shape the Chief Sustainability Officer’s agenda in 2025 Sustainability experts within the CSO Futures network share their informed predictions for the year ahead. Melodie Michel 13 December 2024
CSO Futures Weekly CSO Futures Weekly: SBTi calls for no new fossil fuel equipment in buildings by 2030 New guidance from the SBTi, top sustainability appointments and a change in supplier termination policy for Shein. Melodie Michel 29 August 2024
Data and Technology How smarter deployment can help AI remain a sustainability net positive To avoid jeopardising their decarbonisation efforts, CSOs can promote more intentional AI use. Melodie Michel 28 August 2024