Sustainable Markets Initiative
Building a Sustainable Future
For Nature, People, and Planet
The Sustainable Markets Initiative is the world’s go-to private sector organization for sustainable transition; characterized by our unique brand of 'private sector diplomacy'.
With the vision of our founder, His Majesty King Charles III, and our unique convening power, the Sustainable Markets Initiative facilitates action between world leaders and CEOs to position sustainability at the heart of global value creation.
Together, we seek to mobilize the trillions of dollars required to achieve a sustainable future. Investment at this scale requires global systems-level change with a default sustainable orientation across markets, industries and supply chains. Here, our mandates, the Terra Carta and Astra Carta, provide practical private sector trajectories.
The Sustainable Markets Initiative believes that with bold ambition and courageous leadership, we can seize a new era of global prosperity that will last for generations to come. We call this ‘The Growth Story of Our Time’.
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News from the Sustainable Markets Initiative 31 March 2026 The King Marks Artemis II Mission with Message on Sustainable Space Leadership
His Majesty King Charles III wrote to Canadian astronaut Jeremy Hansen to mark the launch of Artemis II, commending his leadership and vision as part of the historic mission.
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Press release from the SMI 23 March 2026 Climate risks still underestimated by markets, despite $1.3 trillion exposure for listed companies according to SMI report
Climate risks still underestimated by markets, despite $1.3 trillion exposure for listed companies according to SMI report
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Press release from the SMI 20 March 2026 Sustainable Markets Initiative’s China Council launches Oceans & Fisheries Working Group in Shenzhen
Oceans and fisheries sectors to collaborate on accelerating the green transformation of the industry in China, with global impact.
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