By Forbes Staff,Nicolet Hartmann

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Artificial intelligence is reshaping business — and with it, global energy demand. Data centers now rival entire countries in electricity use, and the pressure is on for companies to power this growth sustainably. In this conversation, we’ll explore how real-time emissions data is changing corporate accountability and how big tech is adapting its infrastructure to an AI-driven future.

Forbes Research & Insights SVP Janett Haas sits down with Mary de Wysocki, SVP & Chief Sustainability Officer, Cisco, and Gavin McCormick, Founder & Executive Director, WattTime and Cofounder, Climate TRACE, at the 2025 Forbes Sustainability Leaders Summit in New York City.