Gen AI For Sustainability

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Gen AI For Sustainability

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Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

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Intermediate level

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7 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

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What you'll learn

Explain the basics of Gen AI, its key competencies, potential benefits, ethical considerations, and limitations.
Analyze the systemic aspects of environmental and social sustainability and potential application of Gen AI.
Apply learnings and insights from real-world use cases, and ideate their own Gen AI for sustainability projects.
Evaluate the feasibility and robustness of Gen AI for sustainability projects.

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Generative AI

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Sustainability and artificial intelligence are two of the most transformative forces of our time—and their intersection is shaping the future of business, policy, and society. This course explores how Generative AI (GenAI) can be strategically applied to drive environmental and social impact while addressing its risks and limitations.

Designed for sustainability professionals, social impact leaders, and AI practitioners, the course blends theory with practice. You’ll examine real-world applications such as AI-powered sustainability strategy, supply chain decarbonization, circular economy design, and social inclusion initiatives. At the same time, you’ll critically evaluate AI’s ecological footprint, ethical risks, and potential to reinforce or reduce inequality. Through case studies, discussions, and applied projects, you’ll gain the tools to design, assess, and implement responsible AI solutions in sustainability contexts. By the end, you’ll not only understand GenAI’s potential—you’ll be prepared to lead informed conversations and drive meaningful, ethical change in your organization or community.

In this course, you’ll explore the intersection of Generative AI and sustainability, examining how AI can drive social and environmental impact. Through hands-on case studies and ideation, you’ll learn to develop AI-powered sustainability strategies, such as supply chain decarbonization and circular economy design. You’ll also analyze AI’s ethical and environmental implications, ensuring responsible deployment and fostering fairness and inclusivity in sustainability efforts.

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26 videos5 readings4 assignments3 peer reviews4 discussion prompts

26 videosTotal 242 minutes

Welcome and Course Overview 6 minutes
Introduction to GenAI 3 minutes
Sustainability Challenges & AI’s Role 4 minutes
What is Generative AI9 minutes
Benefits of GenAI for Businesses & Sustainability 5 minutes
What is Sustainability 6 minutes
UN SDGs and Sustainability Frameworks 12 minutes
AI for ESG Data Tracking and GenAI for Modelling and Scenario Planning 10 minutes
Interview Call With Max Mizi: Introduction on AI Meets Sustainability17 minutes
Interview Call With Max Mizi: GitHub’s Role in Climate Tech and Green Software14 minutes
Interview Call With Max Mizi: How GitHub Supports Global Green Innovation17 minutes
AI for Sustainability Transition Strategization 8 minutes
AI in Circular Economy & Eco-Design 8 minutes
AI in Education & Accessibility 8 minutes
Interview Call With Louis: Introduction to Decisions Lab7 minutes
Interview Call with Louis: Personalizing Marketing with Generative AI 14 minutes
Interview Call with Louis: From AI Personas to Real-World Impact in the Social Sector19 minutes
AI for Social Impact & Nonprofits 7 minutes
AI for Workplace Diversity & Inclusion 12 minutes
Accessible Healthcare Information and Support 9 minutes
Environmental Cost of AI Training & Usage 9 minutes
Strategies for Greener AI Models 9 minutes
Detect Coded Biases 8 minutes
Understand the Limitations of AI 11 minutes
Designing Sustainability Initiatives with GenAI 6 minutes
Course Wrap-Up Video6 minutes

5 readingsTotal 25 minutes

Welcome to the Course: Course Overview5 minutes
GenAI for the Global Goals5 minutes
How Supply Chains Benefit From Using Generative AI5 minutes
AI for Social Good5 minutes
Generative AI’s Environmental Impact5 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 80 minutes

Introduction to Generative AI and Sustainability 20 minutes
GenAI for Climate Action and Circular Economy20 minutes
GenAI for Equity, Inclusion, and Social Good 20 minutes
Ethical and Environmental Challenges of AI 20 minutes

3 peer reviewsTotal 80 minutes

Hands-On-Learning: Interactive Activity: Ideating AI & Sustainability Use Cases 10 minutes
Hands-On-Learning: Our Digital Carbon Footprint10 minutes
Project: Real-World Solutions with Generative AI60 minutes

4 discussion promptsTotal 20 minutes

Business Tech Strategy for Sustainable Development 5 minutes
Leveraging AI for Environmental Sustainability 5 minutes
Leveraging GenAI for Personalized Learning 5 minutes
Mitigating Harms of AI and Gen AI 5 minutes

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