On 11 February, United for Efficiency (U4E) attended the Forum for Stainable AI alongside the AI Action Summit in Paris, where the team introduced its forthcoming publication, Sustainable Procurement Guidelines for Data Centres and Computer Servers. This initiative highlights the urgent need for energy efficiency and sustainability in the rapidly expanding field of artificial intelligence (AI).
The summit marked the launch of the Coalition for Sustainable AI, a collaborative effort spearheaded by France, UNEP, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This coalition reunites 91 partners, including 37 tech companies, 11 countries, and five international organisations, all committed to promoting environmentally sustainable AI practices.
Patrick Blake, Programme Manager at U4E, who attended the event, expressed enthusiasm about the growing momentum: “As AI adoption accelerates, so does its energy and resource demand from data centres—making energy efficiency and sustainability a priority.”
The AI Action Summit in Paris brought together participants from several fields, including Heads of State and Government, leaders of international organisations, CEOs, academics, artists, and members of civil society. The discussions focused on aligning digital growth with climate goals, ensuring that AI technologies evolve in an inclusive, transparent, and environmentally conscious way.
The summit marked the launch of the Coalition for Sustainable AI, a collaborative effort spearheaded by France, UNEP, and the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). This coalition reunites 91 partners, including 37 tech companies, 11 countries, and five international organisations, all committed to promoting environmentally sustainable AI practices.
Patrick Blake, Programme Manager at U4E, who attended the event, expressed enthusiasm about the growing momentum: “As AI adoption accelerates, so does its energy and resource demand from data centres—making energy efficiency and sustainability a priority.”
The AI Action Summit in Paris brought together participants from several fields, including Heads of State and Government, leaders of international organisations, CEOs, academics, artists, and members of civil society. The discussions focused on aligning digital growth with climate goals, ensuring that AI technologies evolve in an inclusive, transparent, and environmentally conscious way.