AI & Sustainable Business: Inevitable Tech, Intentional Choices ft. Lauren Scott

AI is here—and for business leaders, the question is no longer if we use it, but how we use it responsibly.In the first solo episode of 2026, host Lauren Scott explores the evolving relationship between AI and sustainable business. From energy efficiency to data transparency and workforce transitions, AI is reshaping how companies operate—but it also raises new environmental, ethical, and leadership questions.Lauren breaks down four areas where AI and sustainability intersect:Efficiency and the risk of the rebound effectData transparency and sustainability reportingThe environmental impact of AI infrastructureThe human side of technological transitionDrawing on her experience working in the tech sector, Lauren shares a balanced perspective: AI isn’t the hero or the villain of sustainability—it’s a tool that scales the values businesses already hold.The episode closes with three leadership principles for navigating AI responsibly:Think about intent before implementationBuild guardrails for sustainable growthKeep human accountability in decision-makingIf you're navigating the future of business, sustainability, or technology, this episode offers a thoughtful starting point for a conversation that’s only just beginning.Visit www.theresiliencereport.ca for more Message us your thoughts!