TECHNOLOGY & AI
A faster , cheaper , more accurate journey to net zero with AI
Microsoft ’ s Dr . Laura-Marie Töpfer addresses AI as a net-zero transition enabler and how to leverage data to comply with the CSRD sustainability framework
WRITTEN BY : TOM SWALLOW
Time is of the essence , finance is critical , and accuracy is key for achieving net zero in the timeframe set out in the Paris Climate Agreement . With such a high emphasis on corporations to reduce their climate impact – with the most significant sway on whether the target is reached – a silver bullet would be ideal in turning the tide on emissions .
While it ’ s no magical fix for the issues long embedded in business , artificial intelligence ( AI ) shows great promise as the type of technology that is likely to reshape the commercial environment , unlock new efficiencies and manage the latest technologies to electrify our global network of digital infrastructure .
AI has the power to measure and manage some of the most critical , complex systems used by workforces , and cut implementation times and costs while encouraging accuracy . This can be achieved across a number of applications , which Laura-Marie ( LM ) Töpfer , Chief Sustainability Officer for Western Europe at Microsoft , explains .
82 January 2024