CDOs: Your AI Is Smart, But Your ESG Is Dumb. Here's How To Fix It
CIO, Wednesday, March 19th, 2025
Chief data officers: ESG data's not a side quest. Your data's green footprint - or lack thereof - defines your future. Lead now, or get left behind.
Sustainability is no longer a peripheral concern but a strategic business imperative. As regulatory scrutiny, investor expectations, and consumer demand for environmental, social and governance (ESG) accountability intensify, organizations must leverage data to drive their sustainability initiatives. Yet, while businesses increasingly rely on data-driven decision-making, the role of chief data officers (CDOs) in sustainability remains underdeveloped and underutilized.
According to Informatica's CDO Insights 2025, 87% of data leaders expect increased investment in generative AI and data governance, yet only a fraction are leveraging these advancements for ESG efforts.