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AI: The power behind a sustainable future

  • By Schneider Electric & NBCU Catalyst
  • 25 Apr 2025
    3 min read

Overview

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.
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.
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


  1. 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.


  2. Smart grid evolution

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

  3. 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.

  4. Sustainable water use

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

  5. Responsible AI

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

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