PRESS RELEASE: ESG&I Founder & CEO, Geoff Gourley, has been named as a finalist in the Australian AI Awards for AI Consultant of the Year.
ESG&I Founder & CEO, Geoff Gourley, has been named as a finalist in the Australian AI Awards for AI
Consultant of the Year – SME.
The inaugural Australian AI Awards recognises the professionals, organisations, and solutions that have
transformed the Australian economy across industries including banking, law, accounting, and wealth
management through to defence, aerospace, cyber, and more.
The finalist list, which was announced on Thursday, 19 September 2024, features over 190 high-achieving
professionals and businesses across 25 submission-based categories.
Finalist Geoff Gourley, Founder & CEO at ESG&I, said “when I embarked on my journey into AI around 12
months ago and set out to build ChatESG (TM) and integrate GenerationAI into ESG consulting, I never
thought it would lead to be recognised in the Australian AI Awards 2024. I am very humbled being
named a finalist for AI Consultant of the Year.”
Securing a place as a finalist is widely recognised as a remarkable achievement in the artificial
intelligence industry. It signifies the unwavering determination and commitment of individuals, teams
and businesses playing a pivotal role in propelling the industry forward.
Winners will be announced at a black-tie gala at the Four Seasons Sydney on Wednesday, 6 November
2024.
Cyber Daily editor Liam Garman extended his congratulations to all finalists.
“AI is revolutionising the way Australian businesses are delivering for their customers and achieving
critical productivity gains,” Garman said.
“This event is about recognising champions across the industry who drive innovation from financial
services to defence and law and recognising how they have transformed the way that we work.
“I applaud all of our finalists and look forward to celebrating their amazing accomplishments at the
Australian AI Awards in November.”
About Geoff Gourley
Geoff Gourley is a global leader in social innovation, impact investment, and AI led ESG consulting. With
over 30 years of experience across industries such as design, construction, infrastructure, renewable
energy, and technology, Geoff has established himself as a key figure in the sustainability space. In 2017,
he was recognised as one of the Top 100 Social Entrepreneurs and Innovators globally and is a LinkedIn
Top Voice.
Geoff is the Founder and CEO of ESG&I, a purpose-driven Environmental, Social, Governance & Impact
company, and the creator of ChatESG™, an AI-powered platform leveraging technology for good.
Additionally, he is the Founder & Chairman of the Impact Investment Fund and the Founder of Social
Impact Consultancy One10 Group.
He holds leadership roles as Director of ESG & Program Delivery at CLARA Energy and serves as a Board
Member at Swinburne University TIVCC. Previously, he was a board director of the United Nations
Association of Australia. He is a Fellow of the Australian Institute of Management and Member of the
Australian Institute of Company Directors.
Geoff is also the lead course developer and facilitator for ESG and Sustainability Leadership programs at
the Australian Institute of Management (AIM). He holds qualifications in business administration, design,
sustainability, project management, board management, leadership, AI, carbon accounting, and
Indigenous affairs.
https://www.linkedin.com/in/geoffgourley/
About ESG&I.
ESG&I is a leading provider of ESG consulting services, driven by a profound commitment to harnessing
the transformative power of business for societal and environmental good.
As pioneers in the Environmental, Social, Governance & Impact space, at ESG&I our mission is to
revolutionise the ESG landscape through our innovative, AI-powered platform, ChatESG™.
Our core values centre on democratising access to expert ESG advice, ensuring that organisations of all
sizes, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), can seamlessly integrate sustainable
practices into their operations. ESG&I simplifies the complexity of ESG compliance and strategy
development, making sustainability more accessible and actionable for businesses.
www.esgandi.com.au
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