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Melodie Michel
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Chief Reporter, CSO Futures
United Kingdom
Beats
Climate Policy , Climate Standards , Chief Sustainability Officers , Corporate Sustainability , Change Management , B2B
Sport, lifestyle
Content
By Melodie Michel| CSO Futures@ At a time when the environmental footprint of artificial intelligence is coming to the fore, experts recently shared advice for corporate AI users to mitigate its negative climate impacts at a CSO Futures webinar.
By Melodie Michel| CSO Futures@ The rise of AI is expected to drive a large increase in data centre electricity demand, which in turn could help extend the life of coal and other fossil-based power plants, according to BloombergNEF. In its latest New Energy Outlook, BNEF warns that an additional 362 gigawatts of power plant capacity (roughly three times the amount of wind capacity installed last year) will be required by 2035 to meet data centre energy demand.
By Melodie Michel| CSO Futures@ AI has the potential to revolutionise sustainability work, but sustainability professionals should not neglect the technology’s own rapidly growing environmental footprint.
Company Info
CSO Futures
CSO Futures is a media and information platform dedicated to supporting Chief Sustainability Officers (CSOs) and sustainability leaders. It provides analysis, interviews, and events that address the challenges of corporate sustainability. The platform aims to empower CSOs to drive organizational change by focusing on regulatory compliance, business resilience, and performance metrics. The services offered by CSO Futures include in-depth articles, reports, and interviews on sustainability trends, as well as community-building events that foster collaboration among CSOs and stakeholders. It also provides educational resources that cover materiality assessments, regulatory frameworks, and strategies for aligning sustainability with business viability. The platform targets sustainability executives and enterprise stakeholders, particularly in industries like aviation, where companies face scrutiny over emissions targets. CSO Futures is committed to equipping CSOs with actionable insights to balance sustainability goals with business fundamentals, emphasizing compliance and measurable impact. It focuses on the intersection of regulatory demands and practical implementation, making it a vital resource for sustainability leaders navigating a complex regulatory landscape.
Founded: 2023