
Meet the instructor, an economist with finance and management expertise and a professor, who introduces generative AI for sustainability and outlines the course content and outcomes.
Learn how prompts guide AI responses in ChatGPT, from simple questions to role-based instructions, using context from prior queries to shape relevant, iterative conversations.
Learn to access ChatGPT, use basic features like asking questions, regenerating responses, and managing chat history; recognize its limitations and verify information due to potential inaccuracies and context issues.
Discover how data analytics, natural language processing, and predictive modeling empower ESG professionals to monitor risk and forecast environmental impacts, while exploring real-time monitoring and generative design.
Explore using Copilot in PowerPoint to create a presentation from templates or files, organize slides by theme, summarize content, and personalize with designer for sustainable topics like electric energy.
Welcome to “Generative AI for Sustainability”! If you’re ready to explore how cutting-edge AI technologies can drive meaningful change in environmental, social, and governance (ESG) initiatives, this course is tailored just for you. In this dynamic program, you’ll start by diving into the world of generative AI through an in-depth look at tools like ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot. You’ll learn how these platforms work, master the art of crafting effective prompts, and understand their capabilities and limitations.
As you progress, the course shifts focus to the powerful applications of generative AI in sustainability. You’ll explore how AI can optimize energy use, support sustainable product design, and enhance social initiatives such as education and healthcare. You’ll also examine strategies for improved corporate governance, risk management, and ESG reporting, supported by real-world case studies that illustrate successful implementations and best practices.
In the final part of the course, you’ll gain hands-on experience integrating AI with everyday tools by leveraging Microsoft 365’s Copilot across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Outlook. These sessions will equip you with practical skills to automate sustainability documentation, data analysis, and stakeholder communication, ensuring you’re prepared to make a tangible impact in your organization.
Join us to harness the transformative potential of generative AI and drive sustainability initiatives forward with confidence and innovation.