AI ethics and climate protection — two agendas that rarely intersect In most companies, AI governance and sustainability strategy are managed by different teams. The IT department or the CDO handles algorithms, fairness, and data protection. The CSO or the sustainability department tracks CO₂ emissions, water consumption, and social metrics for the ESG report. This…
The EU AI Act is in force — but many deadlines are already running The EU AI Act entered into force on 2 August 2024. What that means in practice, however, is still unclear to many organisations — because the regulation does not become applicable all at once. It rolls out in successive waves. Not…
What is Responsible AI? And why it has more to do with your values than with regulation Many companies are encountering the topic of responsible AI for the first time through the EU AI Act. That’s understandable—but it’s the wrong starting point. Responsible AI doesn’t begin with legal provisions. It begins with the question of…
ISO 42001 in Plain Language: What AI Management System Certification Actually Means A standard that is frequently misunderstood When ISO/IEC 42001:2023 comes up in conversation, the most common reaction from executives is something like: “Good — so if we get certified, our AI will be compliant?” That is a reasonable assumption, but it is also…
The Unseen Cost of Intelligence A field guide to AI’s environmental footprint — and why it belongs on every sustainability agenda Most organizations that take sustainability seriously have invested considerable effort in understanding where their environmental costs arise. They track emissions. They report against recognized frameworks. They set targets, publish results, and face scrutiny when…
Why many companies are struggling with the EU AI Act and ISO 42001 – and how you can do better The EU AI Act is gradually coming into force, and ISO 42001 is establishing itself as the international standard for AI management—but many companies are massively underestimating the effort involved. Those who repeat the same…
