Sustainability/Green Energy/Equilibrium: We only have one planet Earth, and protecting it is crucial for the prosperity and well-being of current and future generations. Committing to an ambitious Net Zero Goal is a vital step towards embracing environmentally sustainable practices. The more we achieve, the more we contribute to a brighter future. Innovation in ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) involves developing and implementing groundbreaking solutions that create value for businesses, societies, and the environment. It goes beyond traditional corporate social responsibility by fostering creative approaches to address systemic issues, leveraging technology, data-driven insights, and collaborative partnerships.
Imagine this in 2025: An app continuously tracks your CO2 emissions and suggests ways to reduce them. For instance, it could turn off the AC when it senses no one is in the room or detect via GPS that a store you’re visiting is available online, offering a more sustainable shopping option.
On your way to the office in an EV, you pass sustainable buildings that use data analytics and AI/ML to monitor their sustainability goals, manage energy, improve air quality, and enhance other smart building capabilities.
Within the office, all infrastructure is equipped to measure, predict, and reduce carbon emissions. An executive-level dashboard provides an analytics view, showcasing all data and predictions, helping to drive informed decisions towards sustainability goals.
This vision for 2025 highlights the integration of advanced technologies and innovative practices to achieve a sustainable and prosperous future.
The students are encouraged to come up with innovative ideas using one or more of the following technologies or even think out of the box and come up with their own.
| AI techniques | Edge/IoT | Data |
| Machine learning | Edge computing | Analytics |
| Deep learning | Industrial IoT | Mining |
| Neural networks | Visualization | |
| Analytics |
Some of the use cases for sustainability can be in the following areas (but not limited to)
| Decarbonization | Decentralization | Carbon Measurement and Reporting |
| Net zero compliance | Sustainable building management | Sustainable development/ITOps |
| Sustainability in Daily Life |
Here are some pointers to get the students started.
https://www.deepmind.com/blog/deepmind-ai-reduces-google-data-centre-cooling-bill-by-40
https://www.technologyreview.com/2023/06/26/1075202/achieving-a-sustainable-future-for-ai