Achieving Responsible AI through ESG: Insights and Recommendations from Industry Engagement
It addresses the problem of ethical and sustainable AI deployment for businesses, but is incremental as it provides recommendations based on existing industry practices.
This study examined how leading companies align Responsible AI with ESG frameworks, finding a strong link but a significant gap between internal policies and public disclosures.
As Artificial Intelligence (AI) becomes integral to business operations, integrating Responsible AI (RAI) within Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) frameworks is essential for ethical and sustainable AI deployment. This study examines how leading companies align RAI with their ESG goals. Through interviews with 28 industry leaders, we identified a strong link between RAI and ESG practices. However, a significant gap exists between internal RAI policies and public disclosures, highlighting the need for greater board-level expertise, robust governance, and employee engagement. We provide key recommendations to strengthen RAI strategies, focusing on transparency, cross-functional collaboration, and seamless integration into existing ESG frameworks.