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AI & Sustainability workshops, policy and training for teams that want to use AI responsibly

Your team is already using AI. We help you agree how to use it well: more productive, lower impact, and a commitment to responsible AI you can show to everyone who needs to see it.

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"We gained knowledge that has been practical and applicable. To the point we have now implemented policies and procedures for more responsible use of AI in our business."
Sian YoungCentre for Sustainable Action · Verified Trustpilot review

Organisations we've worked with

Centre for Sustainable Action Carbon Literacy Project Disability Positive ICON The Institute of Conservation Small Business Britain / BT Group Social Enterprise UK Business Declares The Willow Review Mediatrust GreenPT
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AI is already in your organisation. An agreed way of using it often isn't.

Most organisations are stuck between two true things: AI saves time and money, and AI has a real cost to people and the planet. Sorting that out shouldn't fall to whoever cares enough to raise it.

  1. Some of your team use AI daily. Others refuse to.

    Without a shared view, use is inconsistent and nobody is sure what is allowed.

  2. You care about your footprint, but can't see AI's.

    The energy, carbon and water costs are hidden, so it is hard to know what a responsible choice looks like.

  3. There is no policy, or one nobody reads.

    People make their own decisions about tools and data, and risk builds quietly.

  4. People are starting to ask.

    Trustees, funders, supporters and service users want to know how you use AI. You need an answer you are comfortable giving.

This friction is what we help you resolve.

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Who we work with

Environmental and climate charities

Your mission is the planet, so your AI use gets extra scrutiny. We help you use AI in a way that stands up to it.

Charities and non-profits

Small teams with a lot to do. We help you get the time savings of AI with clear, proportionate rules.

Purpose-led businesses

Organisations with public commitments on sustainability, who need their AI use to match them.

Networks and membership bodies

Talks and sessions that give your members a clear, practical view of AI and sustainability.

Start with a workshop. Build from there.

The workshop is the way in. What follows depends on what you need.

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AI & Sustainability Workshop

A talk or workshop that gets your whole team on the same page about using AI responsibly.

  • 1-hour talk or 2.5-hour tailored workshop
  • AI's environmental and social impact, in plain English
  • Open discussion across your team
  • Practical lower-impact habits
  • Audit sessions for teams already using AI heavily
AI Policy & Strategy Then

AI Policy & Strategy

The real starting point for responsible AI: clear rules your team will actually follow, and a plan for where AI helps.

  • AI use policies, with environmental impact built in
  • Approved tools and data rules
  • Who is accountable, and for what
  • A plan for where AI helps and where it doesn't
  • Communicating your AI use to stakeholders
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Tools & Training

Build the skills and choose the tools that make your policy stick in everyday work.

  • Training your team will actually use
  • The right tools for your budget and impact
  • Green, low-impact, privacy-led solutions
  • A clear view of how AI is used today
  • Support as your needs change

What people say

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"It gave us plenty of food for thought about how we use AI, its wider environmental impact, and the choices we can make to use it more responsibly."
Deborah PatersonZERO Carbon Guildford · Verified review on Trustpilot
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"I was really impressed by the clarity and insight provided by Marcus Knight as well as the calls to action. Both of these really helped businesses to understand what action to take and why they should take it."
Ben TolhurstBusiness Declares · Verified review on Trustpilot
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"He was Brilliant! Really well-researched slides, interactive lessons and well catered to the group of people attending."
Oisin DohertyGreen Software Foundation Scotland · Verified review on Trustpilot
★★★★★
"Marcus is great - insightful and knowledgeable. He manages to explain things in a simple way without being patronising."
Francis BurgessSocial Enterprise UK · Verified review on Trustpilot

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More efficient AI pays off three ways.

Using AI more sustainably mostly means using it more deliberately. That cuts waste, and cutting waste helps all three.

01

Planet

Less energy, carbon and water from the AI your team uses.

02

People

Clear, fair rules your staff, supporters and service users can trust.

03

Price

Fewer overlapping tools, simpler tools for simple tasks and less wasted use, so more of your budget goes to your mission.

For example: three teams each paying for a different AI tool that does the same job. One agreed tool means one bill, one set of rules and less wasted use.

Workshop or audit

Our sustainable AI ecosystem

One connected process, where every part supports the others. It grows with you, keeping your use of AI in balance as things change.

Marcus Knight, founder of Be Green AI

Led by Marcus Knight

Helping organisations use AI with confidence, clarity and responsibility.

Be Green AI was founded by Marcus Knight and combines expertise in responsible AI, sustainability and organisational training. His expertise also spans green tech deployment, AI and software auditing, and AI for climate tech. Marcus has guided hundreds of charities through workshops and talks on AI and sustainability, alongside advisory support for mission-driven businesses and business communities.

We support organisations who want to adopt AI in a practical, effective and sustainable way, helping teams build confidence, reduce overwhelm and use AI in a way that aligns with their values.

We believe AI can be used in a way that is both meaningful and low impact, supporting better decisions, better efficiency and better outcomes for people and the planet.

Expertise
"Marcus delivered a brilliant presentation for us about AI and Sustainability; it's a complex topic which he explained in a clear and engaging way. It was a really popular session."
Anna MatthewsDirector Of Business For Good, Small Business Britain

Ready to have the AI conversation properly?

Start with the workshop, or a relaxed short call if you're not sure yet.
No pressure. On a call we'll cover:

InsightWhere AI can help
NeedsYour goals and challenges
OptionsWorkshop, policy or strategy
Next stepsSimple guidance forward

What is Green AI?

Green AI is the practice of using artificial intelligence in a way that keeps its energy, carbon and water footprint as small as possible. It means choosing the right tool for the job, avoiding wasteful use and measuring the impact. Read our guide to Green AI, or see how we do this on our transparency page.

Be Green AI helps organisations do both: start with our AI & Sustainability Workshop, or book a free consultation to talk about policy, strategy and training.

Find more tips on using AI responsibly on our blog.

What is Responsible AI?

Responsible AI is using AI ethically and safely, with clear governance, human oversight, fairness and transparency. It helps teams manage risk and use AI in line with their organisation's values. Read our guide to Responsible AI and our practical guide to ethical AI for organisations.