AI and Sustainability: Unlocking the Future 🌱

ESG Talk #16 - June 2025. AI Through the Sustainability Lens<br /><br />In this episode of Candriam Academy’s ESG Talks, we explore Artificial Intelligence through the lens of sustainable investing. With global investments in AI projected to reach $1 trillion over the next decade, this powerful technology presents both remarkable opportunities and pressing ESG challenges. From energy consumption and resource use to data privacy, bias, and job displacement, the environmental and social implications of AI are vast. This session breaks down the risks, opportunities, and ethical considerations surrounding AI, and demonstrates how ESG analysis can help investors navigate this evolving landscape to identify growth potential, mitigate risks, and assess the broader impact on sustainable development.