AI can improve emissions measurement by...
Simulating future climate scenarios
Processing remote-sensing data from satellites
Monitoring the impact of climate policies
Measuring the carbon footprint of individual products or actions
Identifying the best ways for organizations to abate Scope 1, 2, and 3 emissions
AI can help reduce emissions by...
Improving supply forecasts for wind or solar energy
Balancing electric grids more efficiently
Supporting R&D for solar and battery power
Optimizing supply chains (e.g. improved demand forecasting)
AI can aid climate adaptation efforts by...
Building early-warning systems for extreme weather events
Projecting long-term trends (e.g. sea-level rise and flood or wildfire risks)
AI can build resilience by...
Managing climate-related crises in real time
Strengthening infrastructure through predictive maintenance
Predicting migration patterns for at-risk populations
Monitoring water and food insecurity risks
Preserving biodiversity by identifying vulnerable species
Climate Mitigation
Adaptation and Resilience
Sustainability Use Cases for AI
Gathering, completing, and processing data
Strengthening planning and decision making
Optimizing processes
AI can support emissions removal by...
Monitoring natural carbon sinks such as forests, algae, and wetlands
Assessing capture and storage locations for direct air capture
Optimizing industrial processes for carbon capture
Supporting collaborative ecosystems
Encouraging climate-positive behaviors
Measuring Emissions
Removing Emissions
Forecasting Hazards
Managing Climate Vulnerability and Exposure
Reducing Emissions
*Examples are nonexhaustive
Gathering, completing, and processing data
Strengthening planning and decision making
Optimizing processes
Supporting collaborative ecosystems
Encouraging climate-positive behaviors
Select an area to learn how AI can help mitigate emissions while aiding adaptation and resilience efforts.
Select an area to learn how AI can help mitigate carbon emissions while aiding adaptation and resilience efforts.
Reducing Emissions
Removing Emissions
Forecasting Hazards
Managing Climate Vulnerability and Exposure