AI And sustainability Strategy To Scalability
AI and Sustainability: Strategy to Scalability
Transforming AI Innovation into Sustainable Business Impact
Artificial Intelligence is redefining how organisations address climate action, ESG, governance, operations, and business resilience. While many organisations have begun experimenting with AI, the real challenge lies in scaling these initiatives into measurable, enterprise-wide impact.
AI and Sustainability: Strategy to Scalability is a one-day executive conference designed to bridge this gap. We'll bring together industry leaders, sustainability experts, AI practitioners, researchers, policymakers, and technology innovators to show how AI helps organisations meet sustainability goals while driving business growth and competitive advantage.
What You’ll Learn
Building AI-driven sustainability strategies
Scaling AI initiatives across enterprises
AI for ESG reporting and compliance
Climate intelligence and carbon management
Responsible AI governance and ethics
AI-powered sustainability analytics and decision-making
Emerging trends in sustainable AI and GreenTech
Real-world corporate case studies and implementation journeys
Conference Highlights
✔ Executive Keynote Sessions
✔ Industry Panel Discussions
✔ AI for Sustainability Strategy Sessions
✔ Practical Enterprise Use Cases
✔ Networking with CXOs, ESG Leaders & AI Professionals
✔ Interactive Q&A Sessions
Hands-on Workshop
Designing AI for Sustainability Use Cases
A practical workshop focused on identifying high-impact AI opportunities within sustainability functions. Participants will learn frameworks to:
Identify AI use cases across ESG, CSR and Net Zero
Prioritize projects based on business value and feasibility
Develop scalable implementation roadmaps
Understand AI tools and platforms supporting sustainability transformation
Build an AI-enabled sustainability action plan for their organization
Expected Outcomes
By the end of the conference, participants will be able to:
Develop an AI roadmap aligned with sustainability objectives
Understand practical enterprise AI implementation strategies
Identify scalable AI opportunities within ESG and sustainability functions
Improve decision-making using AI-driven sustainability insights
Learn best practices from industry leaders and successful case studies
Build valuable professional networks across the AI and sustainability ecosystem
Stay ahead of emerging regulations, technologies, and market trends
Featured Speakers
Harsha Saxena — Founder & CEO, IICSR Group
Ajay Dubey — CEO, Intellarc Communications
Prabha Kishore — CEO, IICSR Foundation
Satish Ramchandani — Co-Founder, Updapt ESG Tech
Raghav Sarda — Director, EY Consulting
Amit Aylani — Researcher, VIT Mumbai
Setu Shah — Senior Director, Oracle
Surabhi Kejriwal — Firm Director, Deloitte
Deepshikha Dalchand — Head of ESG, GovEVA
Rashmi Birla — Founder & CEO, Enggauge Solutions
Jangoo Dalal — Co-Founder & CEO, GovEVA
Who Should Attend?
CEOs, CXOs & Business Leaders
Sustainability & ESG Professionals
CSR Leaders
AI & Data Professionals
Climate & Net Zero Practitioners
Digital Transformation Leaders
Consultants & Advisors
Policymakers & Government Representatives
Researchers, Academicians & Students
Startups & Entrepreneurs
Event Details
📅 Date: Friday, 17 July 2026
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM – 5:00 PM IST
📍 Venue: Bombay Management Association (BMA), Marine Lines, Mumbai
👥 Format: In-Person Only
Breakfast and networking…. 9:00 am to 9:45 am
Opening remarks 9:45 am to 10:00 am
IICSR
Panel Discussion: The Intersection of AI & Sustainability (60 mins)...10:00 am to 11:00 am
The role of AI in accelerating Net Zero and ESG goals
AI across climate domains: energy, supply chain, carbon tracking
Risks: greenwashing, data bias, energy consumption of AI
Case studies of your company
Case Study:
AI-driven decarbonization in global supply chains (e.g., predictive emissions tracking)
Outcome:
Participants understand where AI creates real vs perceived sustainability value
About Speakers:
Satish Ramchandani, Co-Founder Updapt
Satish Ramchandani is a Co-Founder of Updapt – An ESG Tech Co. Prior to Updapt, he has worked in Leadership capacity in firms such as CRISIL S&P Ratings, Bank of America in Head of Business and CFO roles for 20 years.
He carries experience across Strategy, Business Development, Consulting, ESG, CSR, Corporate Finance addressing key stakeholders such as Board, Audit Committee, Institutional Clients, Government, Investors. He is a Chartered Accountant and MBA by qualification
Harsha Saxena, Founder and CEO IICSR: harshas1
As Founder & CEO of IICSR, she leads a globally recognised institute dedicated to advancing Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR), ESG, Net Zero, sustainability, and social impact through innovative training and development programs. With over 20 years of experience as an entrepreneur and consultant in the development sector, along with a background in engineering, management, and law, she is deeply committed to building scalable solutions for a sustainable future.
Ajay Dubey
Ajay Dubey is a business leader and technology strategist with extensive experience in AI infrastructure, Smart security, Sustainability, edge AI, and digital transformation. He currently serves as the CEO of Intellarc Communications, Dubai where he focuses on scalable AI inference, sovereign AI, computer vision, and intelligent infrastructure solutions for government and enterprise sectors.
Raghav Sarda
Raghav is a Director in EY’s Sustainability & ESG Consulting practice with 15+ years of experience and is currently based out of Mumbai, India. He is a part of EY ESG Centre of Excellence (CoE) team with a focus on supporting clients in developing their Sustainability / ESG strategies and roadmaps with benchmarking insights, ESG controls & risks and ESG performance enhancements.
11:00 am to 11:30 am …Networking and Tea/Coffee break
Session 2: Workshop on -AI Applications Across ESG Functions (90 mins)...11:30 am to 1 pm ..
Amit Aylani .
Prabha Kishore
System Transformation and Sustainability Consultant with 22+ years of experience helping organizations improve operational excellence, governance, and sustainability performance. My expertise spans Process Excellence, ESG Strategy, Business Excellence , System Transformation, Project Management, Process Re-engineering, Automation, and Continuous Improvement.
I advise businesses in standardizing processes, driving efficiency, and delivering strategic transformation programs.
AI in carbon accounting & ESG reporting (CSRD, TCFD alignment)
Climate risk modeling & predictive analytics
AI for circular economy and resource optimization
Management verticals
Impact assessment and data analysing
Case Study:
AI-enabled Reporting dashboards for enterprise
Mini Activity:
Identify 3 AI use cases within your organization
Lunch….1:00 pm to 2:00 pm
Session 3: Designing AI for Sustainability Use Cases (45 mins)...2 pm to 2:45 pm
Surbhi Kejriwal, Global Strategy and Commercialization Leader Deloitte
Deepshika Dalchand, Head ESG GovEva
Prabha Kishore, CEO IICSR Foundation
Rashmi Birla, CEO Engguage
Designing AI for Sustainability Use Cases
Identifying High-Impact AI Use Cases
How organizations can choose sustainability challenges where AI can create real, measurable value.AI for Operational Sustainability
Use of AI in energy efficiency, carbon reduction, smart infrastructure, climate risk, and resource optimization.AI for ESG, Governance and Reporting
Role of AI in improving ESG data quality, board reporting, transparency, compliance, and decision-making.Responsible and Ethical AI Design
Addressing risks such as greenwashing, data bias, privacy, lack of explainability, and energy consumption of AI.Measuring and Scaling Impact
Defining success metrics, piloting solutions, measuring outcomes, and scaling AI-led sustainability initiatives responsibly.
Quick Business card exchange and network - 2:45 pm to 3:00 pm
Workshop and assignment – Group work…3:00 pm to 3:45
Step-by-step framework:
Problem identification
Data mapping
AI model selection
Impact measurement
Tool Selection
Responsible AI in sustainability
AI energy footprint & sustainable AI infrastructure
Governance frameworks (OECD AI Principles, EU AI Act alignment)
Ethical AI deployment in climate tech
Balancing innovation vs regulation
Group Exercise:
Build a real AI sustainability solution (e.g., carbon reduction in operations)
Output:
Draft AI Sustainability Blueprint per team
Coffee/Tea ….3:45 pm to 4:00 pm
Session 4 Fireside chat
4pm to 4.30 pm:
Setu Shah, Senior Director Oracle and Harsha Saxena, IICSR
Closing remarks and certificate distribution to IICSR students - Masters and other courses
4.30 pm to 5.30 pm
IICSR
Individual assignment (Home work)
Scaling & Implementation Strategy
Integrating AI into enterprise sustainability strategy
ROI measurement (cost savings, emissions reduction)
Building cross-functional teams
Final Workshop:
Create a 90-day AI Sustainability Action Plan
Outcome:
Participants leave with a deployable roadmap
Whether you’re beginning your AI journey or looking to scale sustainability initiatives across your organisation, this conference will equip you with the knowledge, strategies, tools, and industry connections needed to transform AI from a promising technology into a catalyst for measurable sustainability impact.