Is AI the enemy of sustainability?
AI is revolutionising how we work, innovate, and grow—but what’s the environmental cost?
At Hiyield, we surveyed business leaders and partnered with the University of Exeter to find out. Our report, “Is AI the Enemy of Sustainability?”, reveals AI’s true impact, its potential for good, and how businesses can harness its power without compromising the planet.
Download the report to uncover the insights.
Report Insights:
Hiyield’s AI and Sustainability Report reveals the environmental cost of AI, blending insights from business leaders, sustainability experts, and research from the University of Exeter.
Key findings:
– AI’s energy demands are surging, putting major tech companies’ net-zero goals at risk.
– 62% of business leaders cite AI’s carbon footprint as their top sustainability concern.
– Only 19% always trust AI’s output, highlighting the need for greater transparency.
Want to learn more? Download the full report to explore how businesses can harness AI responsibly while safeguarding the planet.
Thank you to our partners
We’re grateful to have collaborated with incredible experts whose insights helped bring this report to life.




Don’t just take our word for it
“There’s no doubt that AI has the potential to significantly impact the world of sustainability and climate change. The question is: will the impact be good or bad?”
“We came to Hiyield with a complex challenge. They understood our mission from day one. The sprint-based approach kept us involved at every stage, and the end result is an app that makes water safety genuinely accessible.”
“The team, as a whole, went above and beyond to cater to our needs. We’re both aligned in our passion and drive to do positive in the world, through the environment.”
“Hiyield effectively ran the digital side of StepJockey when I was CEO, including founder Matt Ville effectively being StepJockey’s CTO and much more. Matt and his team managed the entire IT platform, including the website, the app, client portal and back office systems including our automated quotation/proposal system. The work, diligence and camaraderie was exceptional. Highly recommended.”
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We believe that sustainability is a team effort, and we’d love to chat with you about how we can work together to make a positive impact on the environment.