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Find ethical case studies on ESG - Environment topics. (For permission to reprint materials, submit requests to ethics@scu.edu.)

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  • A cluster of coloured pixels made up from random gaussian noise taking up the whole canvas representing a not denoised AI generated image digital pointillism
    The Environmental Impact of Generating Images with AI
    An Ethics Case Study

    Image generation tools and day-to-day emissions of using AI have environmental consequences.

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    Organizational Culture and its Role in Fostering Policy Development
    A Focus on Sustainability Policy at SCU

    The importance of academic institutions in shaping the societal narrative is increasingly showcased by constant media exposure and continuous requests for social commentary. This case study outlines effective methodologies of leadership, ethics, and change management within an organization, for the purpose of motivating and engaging stakeholders to empathize with and carry out a shared directive.