The conversation explores how AI is transforming sustainability from a reporting obligation into a strategic business capability.
Editor’s Note: This article highlights Credibl CEO Jitesh Shetty’s participation in the latest CEO Perspectives series, published by The Wall Street Journal in collaboration with Deloitte. Read the original interview here
Credibl Founder and CEO Jitesh Shetty has been featured in the latest CEO Perspectives series by The Wall Street Journal in collaboration with Deloitte.
In conversation with Vijay Sharma, Chief Commercial Officer, Deloitte Global Sustainability, Shetty shares his perspective on one of the most significant shifts underway in enterprise sustainability: the growing role of artificial intelligence in transforming sustainability from a labor-intensive reporting exercise into a source of strategic business insight.
The discussion comes at a time when organizations are navigating an increasingly complex sustainability landscape. Beyond meeting disclosure requirements, business leaders are looking for ways to better understand operational performance, supply chain resilience, climate-related risks, energy exposure, and long-term value creation. As AI matures, sustainability data is becoming a powerful source of business intelligence that supports more informed decision-making across the enterprise.
From Reporting to Strategic Decision-Making
One of the central themes of the conversation is how AI is changing the economics of sustainability.
Historically, sustainability teams have spent significant time gathering data from disparate systems, validating information, and preparing disclosures. While reporting remains essential, much of the effort has traditionally been devoted to collecting and organizing information rather than generating insights.
The interview explores how AI can dramatically reduce this burden by extracting information from unstructured documents, connecting fragmented enterprise data, and improving confidence in sustainability information. As the cost and complexity of working with sustainability data decline, organizations are able to shift their attention from reporting activities to higher-value strategic decisions.
Why This Matters for Business Leaders
The conversation also highlights why sustainability is becoming increasingly relevant to the C-suite.
Trusted sustainability data is no longer valuable only for meeting disclosure requirements. It provides leaders with greater visibility into operational efficiency, supply chain exposure, business resilience, capital allocation, and the broader risks and opportunities shaping long-term performance. This evolution is helping position sustainability as an integral part of business strategy rather than a standalone reporting function.
Among the topics discussed in the interview are:
- How AI is changing the economics of sustainability
- Transforming fragmented sustainability data into trusted business intelligence
- The importance of resilience, supply chain visibility, and operational insight
- Why sustainability is becoming increasingly connected to strategic decision-making
- The evolving role of AI in helping organizations navigate complex sustainability challenges
Shaping the Future of Enterprise Sustainability
At Credibl, we believe sustainability is entering a new phase—one where trusted, connected, and actionable data enables organizations not only to report with confidence but also to make smarter business decisions.
We’re pleased to see these ideas featured as part of the CEO Perspectives series and appreciate Deloitte and The Wall Street Journal for bringing together leaders to discuss the future of AI and sustainability.
Read the full conversation: https://deloitte.wsj.com/ceo/ai-is-changing-the-economics-strategic-value-of-sustainability-72f6e3e1
