AI and the future of sustainability: Building intelligence for impact

As artificial intelligence (AI) moves from experimentation to integration across industries, its role in shaping sustainable futures has never been more consequential. From predictive risk management and resilient infrastructure to ESG data assurance and responsible innovation, AI is already transforming how organisations understand and act on sustainability. This panel brings together London Business School faculty and leading practitioners at the forefront of AI-enabled sustainability. Together, they explore how AI can support economic resilience, environmental stewardship, and social responsibility—while critically examining the governance and accountability structures needed to ensure that progress is inclusive, ethical, and credible. You’ll hear insights on how AI is being used to optimise energy use in smart grids, enhance supply chain transparency, improve ESG reporting and assurance, support biodiversity monitoring, and accelerate the development of sustainable products and business models. Whether you’re a business leader seeking strategic insight, a policymaker navigating regulatory change, or a student exploring purpose-led innovation, this event will offer a grounded, forward-looking view on what it means to leverage AI for sustainable good—in practice, not just in principle. Speakers: Tim Smith, Freelance Journalist (Moderator) Ioannis Ioannou, Associate Professor of Strategy and Entrepreneurship, London Business School Laura Fernandez, Digital Infrastructure Expert and Strategy Leader Dr. Ahmed Shawky SLN2021, CEO, LevelUp ESG® #sustainability #research #thinkahead #londonbusinessschool #ai