B Corp Lunch & Learn: The ethical and environmental use of AI

AI is bringing real benefits to businesses of every size. But most organisations pick up AI tools without ever treating them as suppliers, so the environmental and ethical consequences that come with them slip under the radar too.

In this Lunch and Learn, we'll cover three things: the human rights questions hiding in AI's supply chain, the environmental footprint of building and running these systems, and the governance gaps that turn an AI mistake into a company mistake. Then we'll get practical, with things you can genuinely start doing about it, whatever size your team is.

This one's especially useful if you're a B Corp, given the recent changes to the certification standards and how they touch AI.

This isn't a sales pitch. It's a conversation - Andy, Omar and Laura sharing what's worked, what hasn't, and what they're still figuring out themselves, with plenty of room for your questions.

Who it's for: Any organisation using or thinking about using AI tools, especially B Corps and purpose-led businesses. No technical background needed - come as you are.

Speakers:
Omar Enan, Commercial Strategy Manager, EA Global AI
Laura Hudspith, COO, Hiyield | Co-chair, B Local Cornwall
Hosted and moderated by Andy Hawkins, Business on Purpose | Co-Chair, B Local Bristol & Bath

When: Wednesday 9 September 2026, 12:00-13:00 BST
Where: Online, via Zoom

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