In this episode we put our resident data scientist in the hot seat, and discuss a range of topics across her new book, Clearing the Air. From AI’s energy appetite to the future of your household bills, and why electric vehicles leave Hannah feeling hopeful - her sharp, evidence driven answers will make you reconsider the headlines.
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AI is revolutionizing supply chains, optimizing logistics, enhancing sustainability, and transforming global trade operations. But how can businesses harness AI to create resilient, efficient, and sustainable supply networks?
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Shared topics: Cross-cutting sustainability; Governance and society; Energy and electricity; Transport and logistics
This study shows that AI-driven transportation systems can significantly reduce urban carbon emissions and improve energy efficiency by optimizing routes, easing congestion, and enhancing public transit, while offering policy guidance for sustainable implementation.
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The recent Sustainability Council webinar was an insightful and thought-provoking session led by Emma Herd, Partner at Ernst & Young’s Climate Change and Sustainability team and co-leader of EY’s Net-Zero Centre. The session tackled a highly relevant and timely topic: how emerging technologies like AI can be both a powerful tool and a complex challenge in the sustainability journey. Emma covered a wide range of topics, from the exponential growth of AI and its energy demands to its potential to transform ESG outcomes across sectors like manufacturing, logistics, finance and health.