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Artificial intelligence represents both a sustainability challenge and opportunity for investors, according to a new report from BNP Paribas Asset Management.

AI is both a sustainability challenge and an opportunity for investors, says BNP Paribas

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Artificial intelligence represents both a sustainability challenge and opportunity for investors, according to a new report from BNP Paribas Asset…

While artificial intelligence is set to play an increasingly important role in sustainability reporting and regulatory compliance, human judgement will remain critical when it comes to interpreting data and driving meaningful action, according to a panel discussion at the Reuters Events Sustainability Data & Reporting Europe 2026 in London.

AI set to transform sustainability reporting, but human expertise remains critical

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While artificial intelligence is set to play an increasingly important role in sustainability reporting and regulatory compliance, human judgement will…

The water footprint of artificial intelligence could reach 9.3 trillion litres annually by 2030, which would be equivalent to the domestic water requirements of approximately 1.3 billion people in Sub-Saharan Africa, a new report by the United Nations University Institute for Water, Environment and Health (UNU-INWEH) has suggested.

AI’s water use will match the needs of 1.3 billion people by 2030, says UN

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The water footprint of artificial intelligence could reach 9.3 trillion litres annually by 2030, which would be equivalent to the…

Some 67% of decision-makers at technology firms believe that renewables will supply 'most' of the energy to power artificial intelligence within the next five years, according to a new report from Flexential.

Two thirds of technology firms believe renewables will supply most energy for AI within five years

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Some 67% of decision-makers at technology firms believe that renewables will supply ‘most’ of the energy to power artificial intelligence…

The increased use of artificial intelligence in workplace management tasks can impact workers' mental and social well-being, a working paper from the International Labour Organization (ILO) has suggested.

AI’s use in workplace management can impact employees’ mental well-being, says ILO

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The increased use of artificial intelligence in workplace management tasks can impact workers’ mental and social well-being, a working paper…

Around four fifths (79%) of global data centre capacity faces exposure to 'acute climate hazards' including flooding, extreme winds and wildfires

Environmental and financial implications of data centres explored in new report

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The environmental and financial implications of data centres in the context of further AI development is explored in a new…

A new study published in the journal Sustainability has explored whether AI can support short-run sustainable economic growth, given growing criticism over the energy consumption of data-driven transformation.

New study explores whether AI can drive short-run sustainable growth

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A new study published in the journal Sustainability has explored whether AI can support short-run sustainable economic growth, given growing…

The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) has unveiled a new initiative to address how artificial intelligence (AI) defines the role and purpose of the global banking industry.

Global Alliance for Banking on Values launches collective action on the role of AI in banking

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The Global Alliance for Banking on Values (GABV) has unveiled a new initiative to address how artificial intelligence (AI) defines…

If the development of artificial intelligence continues at its current trajectory, it will lead to significant increases in emissions and water use by the end of the decade, a new study by Cornell University has found.

Water usage associated with AI misunderstood by many consumers

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Fewer than half (46%) of US consumers are aware of the water required to manufacture AI technology and operate data…

The 'unprecedented surge' in AI adoption comes with increased associated energy, water, and natural resource demands, but can also empower innovators to better tackle global challenges at 'unprecedented speed and scale', Salesforce has said in a new report.

Is AI bad for the planet? Not necessarily, says Salesforce

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The ‘unprecedented surge’ in AI adoption comes with increased associated energy, water, and natural resource demands, but can also empower…