Ginci Insights

Have you ever wondered: when you’re using the newest AI tools like ChatGPT Atlas or Perplexity’s Comet, what their water footprint might be? Data centres powering generative AI now consume billions of litres of freshwater each year to stay cool — often in regions already facing droughts and rising heat. The real question isn’t how powerful AI will become — it’s whether it can evolve without draining the planet.

The global fashion system, built on creativity and speed, now stands at the intersection of climate exposure and financial scrutiny. Once an abstract ESG talking point, climate change has become a measurable risk on fashion’s balance sheets — one that no investor or insurer can ignore.

Despite the ubiquity of microplastics, our ability to detect, quantify, and compare microplastics remains limited. Data is fragmented, methods are inconsistent, nanoplastics remain largely unmeasured, and much of the Global South is underrepresented in studies. This leaves policymakers and businesses with an incomplete picture of the scale and risks of exposure. Can we mobilize the data, governance and innovation fast enough to turn emerging science into effective solutions?