SAIG and Mila Join Forces to Advance Environmentally Responsible AI

AI's rapid integration into business and public life cannot be separated from its environmental impact. As organizations move from early experimentation to large-scale deployment, the associated challenges, including energy consumption, emissions, and regulatory exposure, have grown accordingly. Through this partnership, SAIG and Mila will work together to navigate the concrete realities faced by organizations deploying AI, equipping businesses with the knowledge and frameworks they need to take meaningful action towards environmentally responsible AI.

In doing so, the two organizations will explore opportunities for joint research collaboration, combining SAIG's applied perspective with Mila's deep scientific expertise to advance the field of sustainable AI. Dr. Sasha Luccioni, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of SAIG and a Mila alumna, sees the collaboration as an opportunity to deepen her research contributions while connecting with the next generation of AI talent emerging from the institute.

"I initially joined Mila in 2019 to contribute to its mission of responsible AI. Now, as a co-founder of SAIG, I see this partnership as a powerful opportunity to scale our combined impact and make AI more sustainable," said Dr. Sasha Luccioni, Co-Founder and Chief Scientific Officer of SAIG.

“Responsible AI is at the heart of everything we do at Mila, and environmental sustainability is an inseparable part of that mission. We are proud to support a Mila alumna like Sasha Luccioni as she translates her deep expertise in AI research to build a new venture right here in Canada. Our partnership with SAIG reflects our conviction that organizations can adopt AI at scale the responsible way, without compromising their commitment to the environment,” said Valérie Pisano, President and Chief Executive Officer of Mila.

About Sustainable AI Group (SAIG)

Sustainable AI Group (SAIG) is a research and advisory firm helping enterprises measure, compare, and act on the environmental impacts of AI. The firm was founded by two pioneers in the field: Dr. Sasha Luccioni, a renowned AI researcher with a decade of experience building field-defining benchmarks, and Boris Gamazaychikov, a strategist specializing in AI enterprise implementation. Together, they help organizations make AI sustainable in practice by grounding deployment decisions in empirical evidence. SAIG supports organizations adopting AI by conducting rigorous studies on fundamental environmental questions, developing evidence-based procurement guidelines, and engineering practical tools — such as the AI Energy Score — that bridge the gap between climate science and real-world corporate decision-making. Learn more at: sustainableaigroup.com

About Mila

Founded by Professor Yoshua Bengio, Mila – Quebec Artificial Intelligence Institute is the world's largest academic AI research center specialized in deep learning, home to a community of over 1,500 members. Based in Montreal, Mila was created out of a unique partnership between Université de Montréal and McGill University, dedicated to advancing scientific breakthroughs that drive innovation and ensure AI benefits everyone. A non-profit organization, Mila is strongly supported by the Government of Canada through the Pan-Canadian AI Strategy and by the Government of Quebec. Internationally recognized for its influential research, global innovation partnerships, and leadership in multilateral efforts on responsible AI, Mila continues to shape the future of AI worldwide. For more information, visit mila.quebec