ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
“ AI has revolutionised our sustainability efforts by enabling smarter, real-time decision-making,” she says.
What makes Rockwell Automation’ s approach to AI for sustainability unique?
Rockwell Automation doesn’ t just use technologies, but creates them to connect people, processes and machines to make industries more intelligent and sustainable.
This holistic approach serves manufacturers across diverse sectors, from automotive to food production.
Andrea operates at a personal level, working closely with customers to translate complex sustainability trends into actionable business value, including reducing emissions, improving energy efficiency and optimising resource use across industrial operations.
Taking her passion further, she also serves as President for Canada on the Global Council for Responsible AI. This international body comprises experts and policymakers working to ensure AI development aligns with ethical and sustainable standards.
She has also contributed to the Responsible AI Institute’ s white paper‘ Bridging the Gap: The Confluence of AI and ESG in a Responsible World’, which advocates for integrating AI with environmental, social and governance frameworks.
“ At the intersection of digital transformation and environmental stewardship, my work is about shaping the future of industry,” she explains.
With a broad approach to sustainability, Andrea focuses on enabling industrial
“ These AI capabilities allow us to shift from reactive to proactive sustainability”
ANDREA RUOTOLO, GLOBAL HEAD OF CUSTOMER SUSTAINABILITY, ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
102 July 2025