The rapid global adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) has increased concerns about the resources required to power these technologies and the resulting environmental impacts of resource extraction and energy demands.
This event will examine the environmental impacts of AI tools and technologies, while sharing the steps Canadians can take to understand, measure, reduce and mitigate the resulting effects.
Participants will gain a better understanding from a leading practitioner in digital sustainability of AI’s end-to-end environmental impacts, who will also provide insights and guidance on these considerations when designing and delivering technology-enabled government products and services.
Speaker
François Burra,
Climate-Focused Entrepreneur and Digital Decarbonization Consultant
François Burra is a digital sustainable strategist and consultant with 15 years of experience. With Decarbonade, his digital sustainability studio, he helps organizations reduce their digital emissions. He provides training in digital decarbonization and sustainable AI (1,000+ people trained to date), measures organizations' digital footprint, and creates low-carbon experiences. He also wrote a playbook called "Sustainable By Design: A Playbook for Product Managers" in 2023 and co-founded the Responsible and Sustainable Digital Collective in Quebec.
Moderator
Nick Xenos
Executive Director, Centre for Greening Government, Treasury Board of Canada Secretariat
Nick Xenos is the Executive Director of the Centre for Greening Government within the Treasury Board Secretariat of the Government of Canada. The Centre is working with federal departments and agencies towards zero‑carbon, sustainable and climate‑resilient government operations. Previous to this position Nick has worked on climate change impacts and adaptation, Arctic science, space policy and infrastructure policy. Nick has a Master’s in Business Administration from Dalhousie University and a Bachelor of Commerce from the University of Ottawa.
Date modified: 2025-07-22
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