AI, ESG, and Ethics: Building Responsible Systems for a Transforming World I Part 1

About this episode

The episode discusses the intersection of AI, ESG, and ethics in the context of sustainability.

Step inside a conversation that is shaping the future of sustainability in our two-part series on AI, ESG, and ethics. In this first episode, Hogan Lovells Global Head of ESG Adrian Walker and Sustainable Finance Co-Head Rita Hunter, along with host Leo von Gerlach, explore how AI is colliding with and accelerating the biggest issues in ESG, from climate innovation to human‑centric governance. If you have wondered whether AI is a catalyst for progress or a new source of risk, this episode invites you to rethink how these forces can work together. About Hogan Lovells: Our Digital Transformation offering helps clients navigate the full breadth and depth of the seismic forces impacting their organizations – and today’s society. Leveraging team members across our 2800 lawyers on six continents, we provide integrated advice on the multifaceted regulatory, governance and enforcement issues and risks that arise across the many technologies and trends that comprise the new digital future. If you enjoyed today's episode, we'd love for you to rate and review us. Your feedback helps us reach more listeners and continue bringing insightful conversations on digital transformation and law…

People in this episode

Host: Leo von Gerlach

Guests: Adrian Walker, Rita Hunter

Topics covered

• AI
• ESG
• ethics
• sustainability
• governance
• climate innovation

Keywords

• AI
• ESG
• ethics
• sustainability
• governance
• climate innovation
• risk
• progress

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Hogan Lovells

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