Sustainable Business
AI Data Centres: How Power Is Redrawing Southeast Europe’s Digital Map
Artificial intelligence is reshaping the geography of data centre investment as access to reliable power, grid capacity, land and connectivity becomes increasingly critical. This analysis examines where Southeast Europe could support the next generation of large scale AI data centre infrastructure.
Read MoreAI Data Centres: How Power Is Redrawing Southeast Europe’s Digital MapBeyond Megawatts: Grid Readiness and Energy Competitiveness in the Balkans
Beyond Megawatts examines how generation, grid capacity and flexibility shape the ability of eight Balkan electricity systems to accommodate new energy-intensive investment. It looks beyond installed capacity to ask a more practical question: how much power can a new investor actually access, where, on what terms and within what timeframe?
Read MoreBeyond Megawatts: Grid Readiness and Energy Competitiveness in the BalkansCorporate Sustainability Is Becoming More Pragmatic
Corporate sustainability is not losing momentum, but the forces driving it are changing. WEF’s first CSO Outlook shows a shift towards business value, technology and resilience, while global agreements and public pressure play a smaller role.
Read MoreCorporate Sustainability Is Becoming More PragmaticThe Missing 100 MW: Why Balkan Grid Readiness Is Becoming an Investment Bottleneck
For a new data centre or industrial project, having enough electricity in the national power system is only the beginning. New Polis examines whether Balkan grids can deliver 100 MW where it is needed, how transparency affects investment decisions, and why flexibility is becoming the next test.
Read MoreThe Missing 100 MW: Why Balkan Grid Readiness Is Becoming an Investment BottleneckDigital Energy, New Vulnerabilities: Why Cyber Resilience Matters for the Energy Transition
How secure is an energy system increasingly run through software, data and millions of connected devices? This article explores how digitalisation is reshaping energy security, from smart grids and battery storage to cyber resilience, regulation and the vulnerabilities emerging across an increasingly connected power system.
Read MoreDigital Energy, New Vulnerabilities: Why Cyber Resilience Matters for the Energy TransitionThe Environmental Impact of AI: Energy, Water and Land Behind the Digital Boom
AI may seem weightless and digital, but its rapid expansion depends on increasingly resource-intensive infrastructure. Drawing on new research from UNU-INWEH and the IEA, this article looks beyond carbon emissions to explore how the AI boom is reshaping demand for energy, water and land, and why these pressures are becoming an issue for infrastructure planning.
Read MoreThe Environmental Impact of AI: Energy, Water and Land Behind the Digital BoomESG 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.
Read MoreESG Investment Trends 2026: Capital Is ChangingAI Data Centres and the Energy Transition: How Artificial Intelligence Is Reshaping Energy Investment
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 Forum