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Generative AI for Sustainability
Rating: 4.3 out of 5(594 ratings)
2,609 students
Last updated 2/2025
English

What you'll learn

  • You will understand the fundamentals of ChatGPT and Microsoft Copilot.
  • You will master effective prompt creation and engineering techniques.
  • You will explore ESG principles and sustainability challenges through AI applications.
  • You will analyze case studies to identify best practices in generative AI for sustainability.
  • You will integrate AI tools with Microsoft 365 for enhanced sustainable reporting and communication.
  • You will develop forward-thinking strategies for applying generative AI in sustainability initiatives.

Course content

3 sections20 lectures2h 32m total length
  • Introduction to the course1:38

    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.

  • What is a Prompt and How to Create One5:07

    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.

  • Access to ChatGPT5:14

    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.

  • Versions of ChatGPT8:11
  • How Copilot Works3:27
  • Getting Started with Microsoft Copilot4:39

Requirements

  • No previous experience is necessary.

Description

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.

Who this course is for:

  • ESG Professionals, environmental enthusiasts and sustainability learners.