Sustainable Markets Initiative

In just under two weeks all eyes will focus on #ClimateWeekNYC when business leaders, political change makers, local decision takers and civil society representatives from all over the world will gather in New York to drive the transition to a low-carbon economy, speed up progress, and champion change that is already happening. This year, the theme is ‘It’s time’, and we have a fantastic schedule of events for our CEO members.   There are also several events open to non-members including a Circularity Open House Experience on Wednesday 25 September. Come and meet leaders from our Circularity Transition Hub who will introduce you to the industry, share their stories and competitive business value gains in creating supply chains that recover or recycle resources used to create diverse products. To secure your place, email Ortega Pittman ([email protected]) or Katia Ashtari ([email protected]) #itstime #circulareconomy

We are thrilled that the Climate Training for Government Officials programme has been officially recognised, winning top prize in the category of ESG Initiative of the Year at the African Legal Awards 2024.   The free-to-access programme is designed to equip government officials globally to deliver climate-related projects and implement Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs). Participants from over 87 countries have registered on the platform. Live sessions are presented by subject matter experts drawn from the public and private sectors, and non-governmental organisations and recordings are archived so they can be accessed at any time.   This week, we’re pleased to host a dynamic two-part session on #Energy Fundamentals, presented in collaboration with the Energy Institute. Register on the SMI Learning Hub to access full details and explore other sessions coming up throughout September. Go to https://lnkd.in/esnb2Ud5    A special thank you to our members from DLA Piper, Ashurst, Clifford Chance, Mishcon de Reya LLP and Pinsent Masons for leading this programme.

We are pleased to announce Omar Mir, International Board Member of World Wide Technology, as SMI Ambassador and Advisor for AI & Advanced Technologies.    Omar will work to provide insight for governments and private and public companies on how #AI and other #AdvancedTechnologies can be incorporated to provide more sustainable innovations, processes and operations.    Omar’s long-standing expertise in #AI, #DataScience, #CyberSecurity, #DataCenters, #NetworkInfrastructure and other technologies, as well as his global network of top tier technologists, will be a great support to the wider SMI family.

Did you know that we offer free #climate #training via our online Learning Hub?    The September programme of Climate Training for Government Officials features eight new, insightful sessions that can enrich your learning and industry knowledge. Join live each week to expand your understanding across a range of subjects from capital market policies to achieve the Paris Agreement, to advancing #sustainability in the built environment.   Registration is free and new sessions are added regularly featuring subject matter experts from public, private and non-governmental organisations. Missed a live session? Register on the platform to access on-demand recordings at a time to suit you.    Go to https://lnkd.in/egArCHXq to register for access to existing and upcoming sessions.

Forests provide critical services to our society. They filter water, store carbon, control floods and conserve coastlines. As Todd Gartner from the World Resources Institute and Cities4Forests explains, we need funding to restore and protect forests. So how can we accurately measure their value? The World Resources Institute are developing new approaches to tracking #forestry. Their tool Global Forest Watch combines technology with community verification to monitor the health of forests worldwide 📊 This data can help drive large-scale investment in thriving and resilient ecosystems. RE:TV’s month-long season dedicated to the forest #bioeconomy is still underway. To learn more about the business case for financing forests, watch the extended interview with Todd on our new hub full of films and reports (link in comments) 👇

"We were custodians of the land, and we're still custodians of the land." Indigenous Peoples' territories cover 28% of the globe, including 11% of the world's forests and most of its remaining biodiversity. We have much to learn from the way they live in harmony with nature 🌿 In South Australia, a unique restoration project is combining Indigenous knowledge and modern finance. The Ngarrindjeri people have nurtured their traditional lands for tens of thousands of years. Now Cassinia Environmental, who we filmed with back in 2022, have found a way to reward them for their work. This is just one example of how Indigenous perspectives are driving and informing #climatesolutions around the world. Visit our website to discover more (link in comments) 👇 #InternationalDayOfIndigenousPeoples

In Yosemite National Park, extractive practices have led to an excess of timber, making the forest more susceptible to catastrophic wildfires – but there's another way forward 🪵 As Thomas Hobby from Yosemite Clean Energy explains, forests can be the engine room of a new #bioeconomy. The company uses gasification technology to transform wood waste into renewable green hydrogen and natural gas, generating revenue and providing a scalable alternative to fossil fuels. RE:TV's month-long season dedicated to valuing forests is in full swing. To learn more about how the natural and economic value of sustainable forestry, watch the extended interview with Tom on our new hub full of films and reports ➡️ https://lnkd.in/efG2Fm4H #forestry

"700 kilos is, I'm reliably told, the weight of two polar bears, so that gives you a sense of how many seeds we're spreading." Dendra Systems are harnessing tech to restore biodiverse ecosystems at scale. Their world-class insights combine advanced data science, drone automation, and AI. As Matthew Ritchie explains, the company use drones to carry out targeted aerial seeding – a method that is both efficient and cost-effective 🌱 Since we filmed with them back in 2021, Dendra Systems have continued to grow. Recently they secured $15.7 million in Series B funding to drive their next stage of innovation and expansion. To learn more, watch our full case study film featuring Dendra Systems 👉 https://lnkd.in/ehe-pimv

Yesterday, we and several of our members joined our founder His Majesty King Charles III as he hosted the COP Troika at Clarence House, including COP28 President, Dr. Sultan Al Jaber, COP29 President-Designate, Mukhtar Babayev, and Brazil’s National Secretary for Climate Change, Ana Toni. The event was an opportunity to review the progress made since COP28, understand the ambitions for COP29 and COP30, but most importantly for us, remind the leaders of the critical role the private sector plays in creating a sustainable future.

Much of Uganda's discarded plastic is abandoned and burned in open land, causing damage to the environment and people's health. Eco Brixs has come up with a solution ♻️ As CEO and Founder Andy Bownds explains, they have created a closed loop recycling system that empowers the community. People are given job opportunities to collect plastic waste which is then recycled into useful products like fence posts and paving slabs. These items are sold locally – usually at a lower cost than their non-recycled competitors. Since we filmed with them back in April 2021, Eco Brixs has continued working towards their vision of a waste-free world. To mark Plastic Free July we're revisiting the RE:TV contributors innovating solutions to the plastic crisis around the world. Watch their case study films to learn more 👉 https://lnkd.in/enZUYjRQ #plasticfree #plasticpollution #climatesolutions