AI & Sustainability: Opportunity, Risk and What Comes Next

AI was rapidly changing how businesses analysed information, made decisions and communicated sustainability. But alongside the opportunity came increasingly important questions around credibility, evidence, governance, risk and trust.

On Tuesday, 22 September 2026, during Climate Week NYC, we brought together twenty senior sustainability and communications leaders for a relaxed dinner.

Together, we explored the opportunities and challenges AI brought to sustainability, how it was shaping the future of the sector, and what leaders needed to be thinking about as its role continued to evolve.

There was no panel, no presentations, no press and no sponsors. Just a small group exchanging perspectives, challenging assumptions and having an honest conversation over good food.

attendees’ testimonials:

“Thanks for organizing the event. It was a lot of fun and I really enjoyed the conversations.”

Monica Touesnard, Executive Director, Center for Sustainable Global Enterprise, Cornell University

“Thank you for a lovely evening. What a pleasure to be included. It was wonderful catching up with old friends and colleagues, meeting new sustainability leaders and sharing ideas and conversations that will lead to good things.”

Julie Davitz, CEO, Plus Media Solutions

“Thank you so much for the wonderful dinner, thoughtful questions, and your skillful facilitation. It was an honor to be included, the food was delicious, and the conversations were fulfilling.”

David Hopkins, Head of Partnerships, Sustainable Brands

“Thank you and your team for a lovely dinner last night. It was wonderful to meet you and the attendees. I had great conversations about the benefits and drawbacks of AI, how communicating impact has changed, and the exciting developments in the social entrepreneurship space.”

Alexander Landau, Sustainability Strategy & Marketing Professional