Harnessing AI in Sustainability: Emerging Use Cases
Summary
A report exploring how corporate sustainability teams use AI for productivity, reporting, strategy, and stakeholder engagement, while outlining risks and governance requirements.
Key quotes
AI is rapidly transforming how the global economy operates—and sustainability teams are no exception.
most sustainability leaders expect AI to significantly change their work in the next 12 months, but only a minority believe they currently have the skills to fully leverage it
The report is based on interviews with 20 corporate sustainability teams across various regions and industries conducted in August 2025. It identifies four primary areas of AI application: productivity, compliance reporting, strategic risk management, and stakeholder engagement.