Microsoft has unveiled the Microsoft Sustainability Academy, a global series of free webinars aimed at equipping professionals with tools, strategies, and insights to integrate sustainability into business operations and enhance ESG performance.

Targeted at sustainability leaders, IT managers, ESG practitioners, and data and AI professionals, the series offers practical guidance on addressing ESG challenges, leveraging AI for sustainability, and integrating operational, financial, and environmental data for actionable insights.

Key Features of the Academy
Data Management with AI: Sessions will explore the use of automation and AI in tackling ESG data challenges.
Unified Data Insights: Practical demonstrations on linking sustainability metrics with financial and operational data for value generation.
Enhanced Reporting Tools: Attendees will learn about tools like Microsoft Sustainability Manager to optimize compliance and streamline reporting.
Quote from Microsoft:
“We’re thrilled to introduce Microsoft Sustainability Academy—a free global webinar series aimed to guide business and technical professionals from organizations of all sizes and industries on advancing their sustainability endeavors and better managing their environmental impact.”

Upcoming Events
The program includes four sessions designed to tackle pressing sustainability topics:

Unifying Data for Value Generation – November 27, 2024: Explore connections between sustainability, financial, and operational data.
Optimizing Sustainability Reporting – December 2, 2024: Learn about compliance with the CSRD and its potential for cost savings and revenue growth.
Powering ESG Data with Microsoft Solutions – December 3, 2024: Case studies using Microsoft Sustainability Manager for automation and reporting.
Leveraging Compliance Data for Green Value Creation – December 9, 2024: Harness AI-enabled models to improve operational efficiency and unlock green business opportunities.