AI and the future of sustainability: Building intelligence for impact
Ahead of the LBS Think Ahead event on AI, Dr. John Mullins writes in Forbes that AI’s greatest impact may be in driving sustainability
In his recent Forbes article, 'AI and the Future of Sustainability: Building Intelligence for Impact', London Business School's Dr. John Mullins argues that while artificial intelligence has long promised to revolutionise business, its most transformative potential may lie not in boosting efficiency or profit, but in advancing sustainability. As AI moves from the fringes of experimentation into the core of industry, Mullins sees it as a catalyst for reimagining how businesses operate to serve people and the planet.
This powerful perspective sets the stage for the upcoming London Business School Think Ahead event - AI and the future of sustainability: Building intelligence for impact - where leading experts will explore how AI is already reshaping sustainability in practice, from smart grids and ESG assurance to biodiversity and ethical innovation.
AI and the Future of Sustainability: Building Intelligence for Impact
As AI moves from pilot to practice, it’s reshaping sustainability—from smart grids and ESG reporting to biodiversity and supply chains. This London Business School panel explores how AI can drive economic resilience, environmental responsibility, and social equity, while tackling the ethical and governance challenges that come with it.
Speakers:
Tim Smith (Moderator) – Freelance Journalist
Ioannis Ioannou – Associate Professor, LBS
Laura Fernandez – Digital Infrastructure Expert
When:
Wed 25 June 2025 | 18:30–19:45 UK (Online)
Part of The Second Sixty – LBS’s 60th anniversary series
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