The Project Management Institute (PMI) has published a report called ‘Sustainability in the Age of AI: The Integration Imperative’. It demonstrates that AI can be a critical enabler in helping organisations more effectively pursue their sustainability goals. The report says AI can be used to generate short-term cost savings while illuminating the long-term benefits of a comprehensive sustainability strategy.

But, there’s a catch, says Pierre Le Manh, PMP President & CEO, in his foreword. AI alone cannot drive positive sustainability outcomes. It needs to be leveraged properly in the context of a larger sustainability ecosystem. “Engaged leaders, clear strategy, clean data, and a ready culture are necessary for success. Integration on the strategy level, in other words, is imperative,” he said.

The report points out that AI can play an important role in helping organisations deliver more effective sustainability projects and outcomes.