This course explores the intersection of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and sustainability, equipping professionals with the knowledge and tools to adopt AI responsibly while minimizing environmental impact. Through a blend of theory, practical exercises, and real-world case studies, participants will learn how to integrate sustainable practices into AI strategies across industries.
Key topics include:
Introduction to AI and Sustainability
Environmental Footprint of AI
Case Studies and Real-World Examples
Measuring and Reporting AI’s Environmental Impact
Strategies for Sustainable AI Adoption
Action Planning and Business Integration
Whether you’re new to carbon management or advancing your expertise, these courses provide practical insights and globally recognised frameworks to support your organisation’s net-zero journey.
Soft Skills - Carbon Sustainability - Understanding the Environmental Impact of AI for Business Leaders
Course Overview
This course introduces business and IT leaders to the environmental implications of Artificial Intelligence and equips them with strategies for sustainable AI adoption. Through foundational concepts, real-world case studies, and actionable planning, participants will learn to align AI initiatives with sustainability goals and corporate responsibility.
- Introduction to AI and Sustainability
- Environmental Footprint of AI
- Case Studies and Real-World Examples
- Measuring and Reporting AI’s Environmental Impact
- Strategies for Sustainable AI Adoption
- Action Planning and Business Integration
Audience:
This course is aimed at Business executives, Department heads, Project managers and Sustainability officers to equip them with foundational knowledge of the environmental implications of AI technologies and empower them to make informed, sustainable decisions when adopting AI in their operations.
Prerequisite
None
Duration:
This is a one-day Understanding the Environmental Impact of AI for Business Leaders Course. The course starts at 09:30 and runs until 16:30.
Alternate timings can be arranged upon request. The course can be held on a date that suits you.
Location:
Our Understanding the Environmental Impact of AI for Business Leaders course can be delivered virtually using online training platforms such as Google Meet, MS Teams and Zoom or face-to-face at any preferred location in the UK, Europe or ROW.
Understanding the Environmental Impact of AI for Business Leaders Outline
Introduction to AI and Sustainability What is Artificial Intelligence? Overview of AI adoption in business Why sustainability matters in AI The role of management in sustainable AI adoption Environmental Footprint of AI Energy consumption of AI models (training vs. inference) Carbon footprint of data centres Water usage in AI infrastructure E-waste and hardware lifecycle Case Studies and Real-World Examples Environmental impact of large language models (e.g., GPT, BERT) AI in logistics vs. AI in marketing: different footprints Green AI initiatives by tech companies  | Measuring and Reporting AI’s Environmental Impact Key metrics: PUE, carbon intensity, emissions per model Tools and frameworks for environmental assessment ESG reporting and AI Strategies for Sustainable AI Adoption Choosing energy-efficient models and cloud providers Leveraging edge computing and model optimization Policies for responsible AI procurement Collaborating with IT and sustainability teams Action Planning and Business Integration Creating an AI sustainability checklist Setting internal sustainability goals for AI Communicating sustainability efforts to stakeholders Next steps and continuous improvement |
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