Sustainable Business
ESG Investment Trends 2026: Capital Is Changing
Despite political debate, ESG investing continues to expand as investors focus on measurable performance and long-term resilience. This article explores the latest market data, capital flows, and regulatory reforms shaping sustainable finance in 2026.
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Artificial intelligence is no longer just a digital technology. It is becoming a powerful force reshaping energy investment, electricity infrastructure and regional competitiveness, creating new opportunities for the Western Balkans in the emerging AI economy.
Read MoreAI Data Centres and the Energy Transition: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Energy InvestmentSustainable Product Design: Beyond Material Choice
This article explores why sustainable product design is about making informed design decisions rather than simply selecting environmentally friendly materials. Through lifecycle thinking and case studies from Fairphone and IKEA, it demonstrates how design, business models, and circular strategies can reduce environmental impact while creating long-term value.
Read MoreSustainable Product Design: Beyond Material ChoiceLess Strategy, More Implementation: Reflections from the Three Seas Initiative Summit and Business Forum
The Three Seas Initiative Summit and Business Forum in Dubrovnik reflected a growing shift from regional strategy toward implementation-focused cooperation. Discussions centred on energy security, infrastructure, investment readiness and the increasing geopolitical role of connectivity and digital systems.
Read MoreLess Strategy, More Implementation: Reflections from the Three Seas Initiative Summit and Business ForumMiddle East Crisis and Energy Security: Is This a Turning Point for Renewables?
The Middle East escalation has exposed how deeply global energy systems remain tied to geopolitical risk, from disrupted LNG flows to rising prices across Asia and Europe. The crisis is also accelerating a strategic shift, as energy security and renewable energy become increasingly linked in Europe’s response to market volatility. The article analyzes how these dynamics are reshaping global energy markets and redefining Europe’s approach to resilience.
Read MoreMiddle East Crisis and Energy Security: Is This a Turning Point for Renewables?Belgrade Green Hydrogen Conference: Between Ambition and Practical Constraints
The Third Belgrade Green Hydrogen Conference brought together policymakers, utilities, industry, and investors to assess the role of hydrogen in the region’s energy transition. Discussions highlighted the gap between strategic ambition and market reality, with a focus on costs, infrastructure, and project bankability. Particular attention was given to regional constraints and the need for flexible solutions to support renewable energy integration.
Read MoreBelgrade Green Hydrogen Conference: Between Ambition and Practical ConstraintsThe End of Ultra-Cheap Solar? What Rising Module Prices Mean for Urban Solar Energy
For more than a decade, falling solar panel prices fueled the rapid expansion of urban solar energy. Now costs may begin to rise. This article explores what a potential 20–30% increase in module prices could mean for cities, municipal budgets, and future energy planning.
Read MoreThe End of Ultra-Cheap Solar? What Rising Module Prices Mean for Urban Solar EnergyESG Reporting Trends 2026: 7 Moves for Sustainable Business After the 2025 Reset
In 2025, ESG reporting moved from promises to proof. This article explores ESG reporting trends 2026, explaining how CSRD, Omnibus simplification and CBAM are reshaping sustainability reporting and what companies must do to stay credible and competitive.
Read MoreESG Reporting Trends 2026: 7 Moves for Sustainable Business After the 2025 ResetMaking Sustainability Profitable: Interview with Jasper Steinhausen
In this exclusive interview for New Polis, Jasper Steinhausen — sustainability strategist, author of the international bestseller Making Sustainability Profitable (2023), and founder of Business with Impact — explains how purpose-driven companies can turn environmental goals into real competitive advantage.
Read MoreMaking Sustainability Profitable: Interview with Jasper Steinhausen Sustainable Construction Trends and the Future of Urban Sustainability: How Green Buildings Quietly Transform Tomorrow’s Cities
Sustainable construction trends are increasingly shaping urban sustainability as cities work to cut emissions and enhance resilience. This article highlights how green buildings, smart technologies, and eco-friendly materials are influencing global urban development and the future of climate-ready cities.
Read MoreSustainable Construction Trends and the Future of Urban Sustainability: How Green Buildings Quietly Transform Tomorrow’s Cities