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Doconomy and Swedbank Research How Impact Data Can Guide Sustainable Spending

October 3rd, 2026 • Doconomy and Swedbank have launched a research collaboration examining how transaction-based impact data and emerging technologies can help consumers understand the environmental and social effects of their spending. The international initiative will explore carbon footprint information, digital commerce and consumer engagement, with a white paper expected ahead of COP31.

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Thailand’s High-Tech Expansion Raises Water Security Concerns

October 2nd, 2026 • Thailand’s rapid expansion in data centres, electronics and other high-tech industries is increasing pressure on already constrained water resources. Experts warn that stronger water governance, efficiency measures and new financing models will be needed to prevent water shortages from becoming a barrier to industrial growth.

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Glass Lewis and Clarity AI Merge to Connect Governance and Sustainability Data

October 1st, 2026 • Proxy advisory firm Glass Lewis and sustainability intelligence platform Clarity AI have completed a merger aimed at creating a more integrated investment and stewardship platform. The combined business plans to connect sustainability data, portfolio analysis, corporate governance, engagement, proxy voting and reporting, while both brands will initially continue operating separately.

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Circ and Primark Sign Long-Term Deal for Textile-to-Textile Recycled Polyester

October 1st, 2026 • Primark has signed its first multi-year offtake agreement with a textile-to-textile recycler, partnering with Circ to introduce recycled polyester made from textile waste into its clothing. The material is expected to reach Primark products at scale from 2029, as the retailer seeks to reduce its reliance on virgin polyester and expand the use of circular materials.

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Altus Power and The Arc Launch Community Solar Partnership in New York

September 30th, 2026 • Altus Power and The Arc of Rensselaer County have launched a community solar partnership designed to reduce electricity costs for eligible employees, members, families, and supporters. The initiative will also direct financial contributions to The Arc’s Employee Emergency Fund for each eligible participant who enrolls.

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UK Retailers Launch "The Circuit" to Scale Textile-to-Textile Recycling

September 30th, 2026 • M&S, New Look, Sainsbury’s, Oxfam and Circle-8 have launched The Circuit, a collaborative initiative designed to create new recycling routes for non-reusable textiles in the UK. The programme will combine automated sorting, pre-processing and recycling partnerships, with its first operational phase scheduled to begin in Yorkshire in January 2027.

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Planet Launches Amazon.ia to Scale AI-Powered Biodiversity Monitoring Across the Amazon

September 29th, 2026 • Planet Labs has launched Amazon.ia, a multi-partner initiative designed to combine satellite imagery, field sensors and artificial intelligence to monitor biodiversity across the Amazon. Supported by more than two dozen research, conservation and technology organizations, the project aims to turn fragmented environmental data into more timely information for conservation and restoration decisions.

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Building Retrofits Gain Importance for Urban Resilience Across the Baltics

September 29th, 2026 • Aging buildings across Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania are creating challenges for energy efficiency, housing affordability, and climate resilience. Retrofitting existing buildings is increasingly being considered alongside new construction as Baltic cities seek to reduce energy demand, strengthen infrastructure, and adapt neighborhoods to more extreme weather.

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Fyffes Sets 2035 Targets for Women in Leadership and Sustainable Farming

September 28th, 2026 • Fyffes’ new sustainability strategy aims for gender parity in senior leadership and at least 30% female representation in operational supervisory roles by 2035. The tropical fruit company also sets commitments on emissions, regenerative agriculture, packaging and food loss. Its progress will depend on measurable changes across its own operations and supplier network.

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FTSE Russell Reviews Big Tech ESG Exposure as AI Raises Sustainability Concerns

September 28th, 2026 • FTSE Russell is facing questions from investors over whether the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure should affect Big Tech weightings in sustainable investment indexes. Rising electricity demand, water consumption, and emissions associated with data centers are complicating the technology sector’s long-standing position as a relatively low-carbon allocation within ESG portfolios.

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Northern Roots Opens Urban Farm and Eco-Park on Former Industrial Land in Oldham

September 26th, 2026 • A 160-acre former industrial site in Oldham, Greater Manchester, is being transformed into what its developers describe as the UK’s largest urban farm and eco-park. Northern Roots combines regenerative agriculture, nature restoration, skills training, food production, and nature-based health programs in a project designed to demonstrate how urban green space can support environmental, social, and economic objectives.

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Stolz Engineering Targets Cooling Tower Energy Savings With Sensor and AI Retrofit Platform

September 25th, 2026 • Singapore-based Stolz Engineering has developed a sensor- and AI-powered platform designed to improve the energy efficiency of existing cooling towers without requiring full equipment replacement. Following a proof of concept at Singapore Polytechnic, the company plans to begin deploying the system by the first quarter of 2027, targeting industrial, commercial, and data center facilities across Southeast Asia.
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