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Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 28 October 2024

Sustainable Markets Initiative unveils support to Commonwealth member states at CHOGM

In support of His Majesty King Charles III’s visits to Australia and Samoa, for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), the SMI launches further support for Commonwealth Member States.

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 22 October 2024

Sustainable Markets Initiative to showcase private sector progress towards the goals of the Kunming-Montreal Global Biodiversity Framework at COP16

SMI to host global business leaders for a full day of roundtables and panel sessions at the British Embassy’s GREAT Casa Británica on 29 October

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 14 October 2024

Leading universities to train 10,000 future doctors on climate impact on health and sustainable healthcare

25 leading European universities launch network to equip over 10,000 medical students with skills to address the health impacts of climate change.

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 03 October 2024

Sustainable Markets Initiative launches new report to help asset managers and asset owners integrate climate into investment decisions

The report provides insights from leading Chief Investment Officers (CIOs) to kickstart a conversation with the asset owner community about how to integrate climate risks and opportunities into investment decisions.

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 26 September 2024

AI Tool Launched To Protect Nature During Infrastructure Development

SMI Nature Risk Tool uses data and AI to inform infrastructure projects, promoting sustainable development and environmental protection.

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 26 September 2024

Report Outlines Groundbreaking Roadmap To Accelerate Decarbonisation Of Buildings By Bridging 'Split Incentive' Gap

Split incentives occur when the landlords and building developers investing in energy efficiency upgrades do not directly benefit from their investment, though tenants enjoy lower energy costs.

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 23 September 2024

Sustainable Markets Initiative Convenes Private Sector Leaders Across Series Of Events During Climate Week NYC

SMI to host series of events during Climate Week NYC including its annual Autumn CEO Summit.

Press Release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 26 June 2024

Terra Carta Design Lab competition announces 2024 shortlist

40 finalists include a biodegradable alternative to micro-plastic made from fish scales, a speed detection system for animal road crossings, and an affordable early detection solution for wildfire communities.

Media Advisory from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 25 June 2024

Prototype digital innovation to bring global-scale nature intelligence to infrastructure projects

First-of-its-kind tool will gauge the impact of infrastructure projects on nature, giving critical insights into project risks at key decision making milestones.

Media Advisory from The Sustainable Markets Initiative 18 June 2024

Second Year of Global Partnership Between Sustainable Markets Initiative, Howden and Resilient Cities Network Advances Urban Resilience in Five New Cities

The Sustainable Markets Initiative, Howden, the international insurance group, and Resilient Cities Network (R-Cities), the world’s leading city-led network on urban resilience, have launched the second cohort of the Global Risk and Resilience Fellowship.

MEDIA ADVISORY FROM THE SUSTAINABLE MARKETS INITIATIVE 15 May 2024

Sustainable Markets Initiative Announces New Natural Capital Investment Alliance Member

Bregal Investments joins the Natural Capital Investment Alliance Industry Hub.

Press Release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 14 March 2024

Private sector pursuit of sustainable future: The growth story of our time

2023 Impact Report highlights delivery, engagement, and growth as companies put Nature, People and Planet at the heart of global value creation.

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 12 March 2024

Sustainable Markets Initiative Joins First Trade and Investment Mission to Antigua & Barbuda, Pledges Support for Country

The Sustainable Markets Initiative has identified Antigua & Barbuda as a country of focus for its activities in the Caribbean.

Media advisory from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 27 February 2024

Sustainable Markets Initiative Legal Task Force Announces New Member, McCarthy Tétrault LLP

First Canadian-based law firm to join Task Force.

Media Advisory from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 19 February 2024

Sustainable Markets Initiative announces Prada Group, the global luxury fashion brand, joins its Fashion Task Force

London, United Kingdom: The Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Fashion Task Force announces Prada Group will join the Task Force. It joins leaders from a selection of the world’s most recognisable high fashion brands, platforms, and retailers.

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 16 January 2024

Five global healthcare leaders secure industry-first, multi-party agreement to access renewable power in China

AstraZeneca, Lonza, Novartis, Novo Nordisk and Roche sign agreement in China with green technology company Envision Energy to unlock access to renewable power, resulting in potential annual carbon dioxide equivalent savings of around 120,000 tonnes.

Media Advisory from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 19 December 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative Announces New Natural Capital Investment Alliance Member

London, United Kingdom: The Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Natural Capital Investment Alliance (NCIA) Task Force announced today the addition of Tikehau Capital to its members, growing the Task Force to 17.

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 12 December 2023

As Strategic Partner for COP28, Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum, Sustainable Markets Initiative Expands Focus on Industry Transition with Global Leaders to Align Industry, Finance, and Country Roadmaps

As the Strategic Partner of the COP28 Business and Philanthropy Climate Forum (BPCF), the Sustainable Markets Initiative helped convene more than 1,000 CEOs, global leaders, and philanthropists from over 80 countries.

02 December 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative launches Fusion Task Force to address alternate energy transition solutions

Task Force to convene, align, and engage private sector companies to tackle the barriers to market adoption of fusion energy by 2030.

Media advisory from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 02 December 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative launches Circularity Task Force addressing the future of environmental management and material repurposing solutions

Task Force will help to build collaboration across sectors to support tangible, scalable, sustainable circular business practices.

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 02 December 2023

Public-Private sector collaboration vital for unlocking renewable energy development in sub-saharan Africa: New report from the sustainable markets initiative energy transition task force

Report sets out key priorities for electrifying Africa, including decentralised grid solutions, data and upskilling communities.

Media Advisory from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 02 December 2023

Decarbonization in the Built Environment: Addressing Embodied Carbon in MEP Systems

This paper charts new territory by spotlighting the carbon associated with embodied carbon in operating systems in buildings, identifying the many opportunities to cut that carbon, and highlighting the emerging approaches to track and identify that carbon.

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 02 December 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative Agribusiness Task Force launches blended finance framework to make regenerative farming mainstream

Plan could unlock trillions of dollars for worldwide economy

Media Advisory from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 01 December 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative provides Terra Carta Accelerator Initiative update

At COP28, the Sustainable Markets Initiative shared that it has increased its funding goal for its Terra Carta Accelerator initiative to US$125 million.

Press Release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 29 November 2023

How-to Guide on Decarbonising Industry Launched by Sustainable Markets Initiative Energy Transition Task Force

New guide outlines steps for decarbonising hard-to-abate industries: steel, aluminium, and mining

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 29 November 2023

Global healthcare leaders advance sector decarbonisation ahead of COP28

Industry-first, multi-party agreements in China and India to unlock at least 70 megawatts of renewable power capacity for global supply chains

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 28 November 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative Announces 2023 Terra Carta Seal Winners

The following global corporations have been awarded the 2023 Terra Carta Seal. The Terra Carta Seal recognises global companies that are actively leading the charge to create a climate and Nature-positive future.

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 28 November 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative's Insurance Task Force Publishes Roadmap to Supporting Green Innovation

A new report published by the Insurance Task Force explores the critical role the insurance industry is playing in the growth of clean and emerging technologies, de-risking investment and enabling recovery post climate disaster.

Media advisory from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 21 November 2023

The Sustainable Markets Initiative launched a new Task Force to help drive transition in the Technology, Media, and Telecom sectors

Learn more about its new Technology, Media, and Telecommunication Task Force.

Media advisory from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 06 November 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative's China Council launches Health Working Group at the sixth China International Import Expo in Shanghai

16 companies across the healthcare, energy, and supply chain sectors to collaborate on accelerating the transition to Net Zero healthcare in China, with global impact.

Media Advisory from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 01 November 2023

The Sustainable Markets Initiative launches Africa Council at United Nations Event in Kenya

The Council will aim to drive global industry partnerships and investment in support of Nationally Determined Contributions across the continent.

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 28 September 2023

The Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Terra Carta Design Lab returns to find student led, high impact solutions to the climate crisis

This year the schools taking part in the challenge are Dubai Institute of Design and Innovation (UAE), National Institute of Design Ahmedabad (India), Rhode Island School of Design (USA) and the Royal College of Art (UK).

Lloyd's Press Release 20 September 2023

United Nations Capital Development Fund and Sustainable Markets Initiative Insurance Task Force partner to scale insurance access for climate-vulnerable countries

Press release from the SMI 08 September 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative Announces 2023 Terra Carta Seal Expert Review Panel

The seven distinguished panellists will work with Verdantix to evaluate nominations and assess their alignment with the ten Terra Carta articles.

Announcement from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 20 July 2023

Open Letter to suppliers published by members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative Health Systems Task Force

Signed by the CEOs of AstraZeneca, GSK, Merck, Novo Nordisk, Sanofi, Samsung Biologics, and the Chairman of Roche, the Health Systems Task Force is calling on suppliers to commit to joint, minimum climate and sustainability targets.

Press release from the SMI 28 June 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative Launches Astra Carta

Building Momentum for Space Sustainability in the Private Sector

Press release from the SMI 20 June 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative's Blended Finance Task Force Announces Task Force Members

Focused on mobilizing additional private capital, scaling investment and reducing risk

Press release from the SMI 05 June 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative Member The Armani Group Announces a New Project, the Apulia Regenerative Cotton Project

They are paving a sustainable and innovative path for fashion in Italy.

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 31 May 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Hydrogen Task Force Releases Hydrogen Transport and Storage Report

Building pathways to decarbonisation

Press release from the SMI 31 May 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative and Verdantix Announce Terra Carta Seal Partnership

The Sustainable Markets Initiative is partnering with Verdantix, an independent research firm that acts as a thought-leader for world-enhancing innovation, on its 2023 Terra Carta Seal Awards

Press release from the SMI 24 May 2023

Joint Global Partnership Launched by the Sustainable Markets Initiative, Howden and Resilient Cities Network

The partnership will address urban climate change vulnerabilities and explore how insurance can be incorporated into climate resilience solutions to support city resiliency

Posted by WBCSD 09 May 2023

The World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) and the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) announced Trane Technologies has pledged to the H2ForNetZero initiative, joining 34 other companies in this commitment to accelerate the use of low-carbon hydrogen.

Press release from the SMI 05 May 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative Announces New Terra Carta Accelerator Initiative

Terra Carta Accelerator Initiative supports the financing of Nature-based priorities

Press release from the SMI 27 April 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative Announces Puig Company to Join Fashion Task Force

Puig Company to Join Fashion Task Force

Press release from the SMI 14 April 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative launches Blended Finance Task Force to build new pathways for an investable pipeline of projects

Driving momentum to mobilize additional private capital, scale investment and reduce risk

Announcement from the SMI 16 March 2023

The Health Systems Task Force Shares Joint Supplier Targets

The Sustainable Markets Initiative Health Systems Task Force has come together to set joint, minimum climate and sustainability targets for suppliers, to address emissions across the value chain and reduce the complexity of multiple asks for suppliers.

Press release from the SMI 14 March 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative launches Legal Task Force to accelerate action on climate change and nature recovery

Task Force aims to boost contribution of legal professionals in addressing sustainability efforts and help to accelerate the path to net zero

Press release from the SMI 09 March 2023

The Sustainable Markets Initiative Hospitality and Tourism Task Force Announces 14 New Corporate Members and Partners with Three Leading Organizations

Collaboration to drive transformation to sustainable solutions across the sector

Press release from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 18 January 2023

The Sustainable Markets Initiative publishes 2022 Impact Report

The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) has published its 2022 Impact Report, showcasing action taken towards an ambitious and sustainable future over the past 12 months

Press release from the SMI 17 January 2023

Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Asset Manager and Asset Owner Task Force Builds Momentum for Industry Leading Transition Categorisation Framework To Mobilize Investment Capital

The Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Asset Manager and Asset Owner Task Force demonstrate the necessity of investing in the transition to achieve net zero

Press release from the SMI 11 January 2023

2022 Terra Carta Seal

19 companies awarded the Terra Carta Seal in recognition of their commitment to creating a sustainable future

Press release from the SMI 12 December 2022

The Sustainable Markets Initiative launches a Hospitality and Tourism Task Force to accelerate sustainability

Task Force will focus on creating new business models, reducing emissions, and investing in people to support a sustainable hospitality and tourism sector and communities

c40 Statement 17 November 2022

C40 Network Support for Terra Carta

C40 cities are setting ambitious targets to collectively halve emissions by 2030 and reach carbon neutrality by 2050 at the latest.

Press release from the SMI 11 November 2022

Convening power of the Sustainable Markets Initiative on full display at the COP27 Terra Carta Action Forum

Global CEOs and world leaders discussed how to accelerate change whilst keeping Nature, People and Planet at the core of industry and financial services

Press release from the SMI 08 November 2022

Sustainable Markets Initiative Task Force issues recommendations to decarbonize the built environment

The SMI Sustainable Buildings Task Force, chaired by Johnson Controls Chairman and CEO George Oliver, calls for significant action on the decarbonization of buildings

Press release from the SMI 08 November 2022

Network of industry leaders launch first-of-its-kind guide to accelerate uptake of sustainable aviation fuel

This new SAF pocket guide demonstrates to businesses how to lead the charge and implement SAF into their corporate net zero goals by committing to regular use of the fuel.

Press release from the SMI 07 November 2022

SMI publishes framework and Sustainable Fitch to provide independent transition assessment to mobilise capital into transitioning companies and accelerate global progress to net zero

This framework supports global progress towards net zero greenhouse gas emissions by recognising the activities and impact of companies reducing and removing emissions, as well as those accelerating the development of low-carbon solutions at scale.

Press release from the SMI 03 November 2022

World’s leading food & farming businesses launch action plan to scale regenerative farming, warning speed of progress ‘must triple’ to tackle the impacts of climate change

A group of the world’s largest and most influential agribusiness companies and organisations has today launched an action plan to scale regenerative farming globally to tackle the impacts of climate change and biodiversity loss.

Press release from the SMI 03 November 2022

Seven pharma CEOs announce new joint action to accelerate net zero healthcare

All seven global companies’ near-term targets aligned to the 1.5°C pathway

Press release from the SMI 20 October 2022

The SMI’s Natural Capital Investment Alliance hosts first event to scale and accelerate investment in Natural Capital and announces new chair

Bringing together asset managers, bankers, policymakers and tech industry representatives to discuss how to scale and accelerate investment in Natural Capital.

Press release from the SMI 18 October 2022

The Sustainable Markets Initiative announces Sustainable Buildings Task Force to accelerate adoption of net zero buildings

Task Force to focus on Technology and Partnerships & Incentives to drive a decarbonised future

Press release from the SMI 24 August 2022

To mark 75 days until COP27, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales’ Sustainable Markets Initiative announces the Terra Carta Action Forum

The two-day event will coincide with the World Leaders Summit across the opening days of the annual Conference of the Parties in Sharm el Sheikh, in November. This follows the inaugural Terra Carta Action Forum held at last year’s COP26 in Glasgow.

Press release from the SMI 04 August 2022

Major insurers and brokers launch Global Pledge for Sustainable Supply Chains

The Insurance Task Force (ITF), part of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales’ Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), has today launched a Global Supply Chain Pledge which aims to drive greater sustainability across insurance industry supply chains.

Press release from the SMI 26 June 2022

Flipping the Switch

As G7 leaders gather for this year’s meeting in Germany, we offer three critical areas for action.

Press release from the SMI 23 June 2022

Launch of sustainable infrastructure accelerator partnership provides catalyst for global transition to sustainable future

Today the Sustainable Markets Initiative, Sustainable Infrastructure Foundation and FAST-Infra Platform sign a partnership to accelerate private sector investment into sustainable infrastructure.

Press release from the SMI 27 April 2022

Meet the winners of His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales and Sir Jony Ive’s Terra Carta Design Lab, in partnership with the Royal College of Art

To mark International Design Day, the Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) and the Royal College of Art (RCA) have announced the winners of the Terra Carta Design Lab.

Press release from the SMI 20 April 2022

Fashion Task Force unveils its Manifesto for Regenerative Fashion

The SMI Fashion Task Force, chaired by entrepreneur Federico Marchetti, has today announced its new Regenerative Fashion Manifesto which has been developed in partnership with the Circular Bioeconomy Alliance, led by scientist Marc Palahi.

Press release from the SMI 23 March 2022

Asset Manager & Asset Owner Task Force Launch a Suite of Resources

The SMI Asset Manager & Asset Owner Task Force launch resources to help institutional investors pursue net-zero; including guidance on asset stewardship & allocation and portfolio construction, and recommendations to accelerate transition finance.

Press release from the SMI 21 January 2022

HRH The Prince of Wales and Sir Jony Ive’s Terra Carta Design Lab announces the 20 finalists in partnership with the Royal College of Art

The Terra Carta Design Lab has announced 20 finalists to develop solutions to the climate crisis – ahead of the final four winning projects being selected in April 2022.

News from the SMI 18 January 2022

Technical advances in assessing natural climate solutions for global carbon markets

Science Working Group paper on technical advancements in the assessment of natural capital assets, in particular the measuring of forest carbon, providing routes to risk integrity for natural climate solutions in global carbon markets.

Press release from the SMI 09 November 2021

28 companies pledge to accelerate use of decarbonized hydrogen at COP26

The pledges equate to nearly one quarter of the decarbonization potential for hydrogen by 2030, as estimated by the Hydrogen Council

Press release from the SMI 04 November 2021

Decarbonisation of the global healthcare system is the priority for new Taskforce launched at COP26

The task force will drive recommendations and actions in support of a sustainable health system.

Press release from the SMI 03 November 2021

HRH The Prince of Wales launches the Terra Carta Seal in recognition of the commitment of global companies to creating a sustainable future.

The inaugural 2021 Terra Carta Seal recognises global companies which are driving innovation and demonstrating their commitment to, and momentum towards, the creation of genuinely sustainable markets.

Press release from the SMI 02 November 2021

The Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Natural Capital Investment Alliance announces 12 new members and plans to mobilise more than USD 10 billion of private capital

Today at the World Leaders’ Summit, COP26 in Glasgow during a session introduced by His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales, Dame Elizabeth Corley, Chair-Designate of Schroders plc, made the announcement.

Press release from the SMI 31 October 2021

HRH The Prince of Wales’ SMI Fashion Taskforce launches groundbreaking Digital ID with Sustainability Protocols at G20 in Rome

Fashion Taskforce’s members have committed to begin the Digital ID roll out process within their brands, along with the adoption of a circular data protocol with immediate effect

Press release from the SMI 29 October 2021

Ahead of G20 & COP26, HRH The Prince of Wales’ Sustainable Markets Initiative unveils new initiatives to support planet and nature

Ahead of crucial meetings at G20 and COP26, HRH The Prince of Wales and his Sustainable Markets Initiative today announce a suite of initiatives to unlock and accelerate the momentum towards a sustainable future

Press release from the SMI 20 October 2021

Coalition of Banks Launches Guide for Industry's Transition to Net Zero

The Prince of Wales’ Financial Services Task Force (FSTF) launches a Net Zero Practitioner’s Guide to help the banking industry adopt a consistent and transparent approach to supporting clients’ transition to net zero.

Press release from the SMI 25 September 2021

RE:TV, Prince Charles’ channel to help tackle climate change, launches on Amazon Prime Video

To mark New York Climate Week, His Royal Highness The Prince of Wales has launched his sustainability channel called RE:TV on Prime Video.

Press release from the SMI 24 July 2021

With 100 Days to go until COP26, HRH The Prince of Wales and Sir Jony Ive announce Terra Carta Design Lab: Small Designs with Big Impact

HRH The Prince of Wales and Sir Jony Ive have launched the Terra Carta Design Lab in collaboration with the Royal College of Art (RCA).

Press release from the SMI 21 July 2021

Open letter of support – FAST-Infra label consultation

The Sustainable Markets Initiative announces its strategic partnership with a new scheme, developed by the ‘FAST-Infra’ initiative (Finance to Accelerate the Sustainable Transition).

Press release from the SMI 11 June 2021

The Prince of Wales to meet G7 leaders and CEOs to call for coordinated action to tackle climate change

This will be the first time CEOs will have an official face-to-face meeting with world leaders at a G7 Summit focussed on building a sustainable future.

Posted by Clarence House 19 April 2021