Building the data foundation for analytics & AI in environmental management - June 17, 2026 - 1pm EDT
Building the data foundation for analytics & AI in environmental management - June 17, 2026 - 1pm EDT

Organizations across the environmental industrial sectors are exploring analytics and AI, but many are discovering that early experiments fall short without a strong data foundation. While AI continues to generate attention, fragmented and inconsistent environmental data remains the biggest barrier to turning insight into action. 

This webinar is designed for environmental, EHS, sustainability and digital transformation leaders responsible for managing large, multi‑site portfolios who want to move beyond hype and take a practical, defensible approach to analytics and AI. 

During this session, GHD specialists will discuss why getting your environmental data “house in order” is the critical first step toward advanced analytics, reporting and AI‑enabled decision‑making. The discussion will explore how organizations are structuring environmental data, aligning systems across sites and progressing through recognized data maturity models before scaling analytics or AI use cases. 

Attendees will also hear real‑world examples of how organizations are using clean, unified data to support air permitting, safety risk identification, predictive modeling, and portfolio‑level insight, and how these capabilities can evolve as data maturity increases. 

 

Key takeaways 

Participants will leave with: 

  • A clear understanding of data quality and structure’s role in analytics and AI success 
  • Insight into how a unified environmental data foundation enables scalable analytics 
  • Examples of practical environmental use cases powered by analytics and predictive modeling 
  • A framework for progressing from data management to advanced analytics and AI at the right pace for their organization 

Register and join us for this educational session.

Speakers
Dave Findlay - Advanced Analytics & AI Capabilities Market Director, GHD

Dave brings 20 years of experience scaling practices, modernizing enterprise platforms and delivering measurable business outcomes. He has built Data and AI services that enable enterprise-scale transformation, with hands-on expertise across cloud and data platforms, system and data architecture and GenAI product development. Dave has deep experience with Snowflake, Azure, AWS, Databricks, Informatica, dbt, Power BI, and Tableau, and excels at bridging business strategy, architecture, UX design and delivery to help leaders make faster, data‑driven decisions.


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Ala Battikhi - Advanced Analytics & AI Capability Leader, GHD

Ala is a senior leader with over 20 years of experience leading enterprise-wide transformations that deliver measurable value for Fortune 500 and public sector organizations across diverse industries. His work includes enterprise data management and analytics strategies, AI strategies and AI-enabled analytics and large-scale technology implementations. Ala has also led infrastructure technology assessments and roadmaps, and explored the impacts of AI on civil engineering and transportation, helping organizations align emerging technologies with practical, value-driven outcomes.


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Facilitator
Jacquelyn England - Technical Director, GHD

Jacquelyn brings over 25 years of experience as a licensed geologist in the environmental field. Her expertise spans environmental assessments, hazardous materials, regulatory compliance, conceptual site models and remediation. A proven and inspiring leader, she has supported clients across energy, municipal, manufacturing, and small business sectors. Jacquelyn is known for building high-performing, collaborative teams that drive efficiency and quality, and for her strong commitment to health and safety in every aspect of her work.


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