From Mars’ s farming and Microsoft’ s fire fund to IKEA’ s sustainability, DRS and Carbon Trust’ s decarbonisation, these are September’ s top stories

WRITTEN BY: CHLOE WILLIMENT

MARS IMPACT FUND AWARDS SUSTAINABLE GROWTH WITH US $ 13M GRANT

Mars has announced more than US $ 13m in Mars Impact Fund grants across four countries, supporting farmer livelihoods, healthcare access, youth development and animal wellbeing. Through six strategic partnerships, the multi-year investments aim to strengthen sourcing communities, expand educational opportunities, develop future scientists and advance veterinary services and rabies elimination.

16 October 2026