AI, climate, and governance

Watch the recording from this Chapter Zero and Deloitte Academy event, where we uncovered the business case for embedding AI to drive operational efficiency and create new sustainable products and services, discussed how to mitigate risks related to climate commitments and regulatory compliance, and explored the complex relationship between AI and the environment.

The potential applications of AI technologies across business functions are myriad and exciting, but AI has a role in the transition of companies to a low-carbon future too - that is why AI should be front of mind across boardrooms globally. This notion was at the heart of the discussion at a joint Chapter Zero and McKinsey event on 4 March 2025, as part of our ‘Out-competing to win’ event series for non-executive directors.

Read this Chapter Zero and Deloitte Academy webinar summary, which, given the context of COP16, focuses on how companies can utilise data and technology to measure, monitor, and manage their impact on nature. We also explore the critical role of data in evaluating your company's dependencies and influence on nature, as well as the cutting-edge technologies available for assessing your nature footprint.

Explore the key takeaways from Chapter Zero and the Deloitte Academy's event "AI & Sustainability in Action - Leveraging technology for growth and a sustainable future", hosted in April 2025.

Chapter Zero partnered with Accenture in 2023 to deliver a masterclass exploring how to embed technology into your organisation’s net zero transition. We have summarised here the key takeaways from the session.

The world’s material circularity currently stands at 7.2% - having decreased from the 8.6% material circularity recorded for 2020 and the 9.1% for 2018. This WBCSD research provides a practical example of the data flows that may exist and be utilized to enable a circular economy across four sectors.