AI: The power behind a sustainable future

Overview

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Read our report to explore how AI, automation, and digital technologies are driving transformative change across four critical sectors: data centers, energy grids, cities, and water systems.
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Across each sector, Schneider Electric, its customers, partners and external experts demonstrate how AI applications and techniques, and smart technologies, can both grow and mitigate environmental impact.
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Find out more about how, by placing sustainability at the heart of technological innovation, we can unlock a future that is intelligent, inclusive, and low-carbon - powered by AI, but led by people.

Key findings

AI-driven efficiency

Data centers can reduce energy usage by an estimated 17% and water usage by 20% through AI tools and techniques, efficient technologies and optimized infrastructure.
Smart grid evolution

AI-enabled technologies like microgrids and virtual power plants are reshaping energy resilience and prosumer engagement.
Urban innovation

AI-powered building systems are significantly cutting emissions and costs across large-scale urban infrastructure leading to more sustainable and efficient urban environments.
Sustainable water use

Technologies like AI-based leak detection and circular water strategies are conserving industrial water use.
Responsible AI

Ethical deployment, workforce upskilling, and purpose-driven design are essential to long-term AI success.

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