Getting Started with Your AI-Powered ESG Transformation - Microsoft AI Lab
25.3.2025 08:30
Microsoft's office
AI is transforming ESG strategies - from early experimentation to enterprise-wide scaling
Why should sustainability teams care about AI? Why should a CIO prioritize sustainability? How can businesses achieve tangible ROI from AI? As AI agents evolve, is 2025 the turning point?
The possibilities AI brings to ESG seem limitless. Beyond enhancing traditional reporting, AI unlocks real-time insights, while Gen AI assistants have the potential to revolutionize reporting with advanced image and video renderings and entirely new formats.
AI also plays a critical role in forecasting and planning, detecting anomalies, and reviewing contracts and documents for ESG compliance.
In this joint workshop by KPMG and Microsoft, our experts will explore the role of AI in reporting and transformation. Participants will explore real-world examples of how AI is already being used and collaborate on shaping its future in this field. We will also have Ernesto Hartikainen, Head of Sustainability Reporting Process at Outokumpu, share his insights on Outokumpu´s ESG data and technology journey.
The event will take place at Microsoft's office at Keilalahdentie 4, Espoo. Breakfast will be served at 8:30 AM, and the workshop will begin at 9:00 AM. Space is limited, so please confirm your participation as soon as possible.
We warmly invite you to join us for an inspiring session of learning and discussion!
Program
9.00
Introduction and Welcome
AI in Sustainability
- Starting with the why
- Providing strategic insight
- Solving the great sustainability data challenge
- Ensuring compliance
- Supporting the ESG reporting journey
- Unlocking the future of ESG reporting capabilities: real-time, interactive, predictive, personalized and automated
How AI and Machine Learning Can Drive Sustainability and Accountability
- Ernesto Hartikainen will share his insights on Outokumpu´s ESG data and technology journey as well as a view on how AI will impact ESG in the future.
Interactive Session
- Showcasing and voting for the best AI use cases
- Q&A and open discussion
11.30
End of event – optional lunch for those who can stay