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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Press release from the SMI 19 January 2026 Sustainable Markets Initiative launches new effort to turn Ocean commitments into action
Ocean Stewardship Initiative launched to help establish one of the world's largest Marine Protected Areas in Antarctica
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Press release from the SMI 08 January 2026 Dubai Airports CEO to Spearhead Sustainable Aviation Fuel Initiative
The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI) has appointed Paul Griffiths, CEO of Dubai Airports, as the new CEO Champion of its flagship Sustainable Aviation Fuel (SAF) Pathfinder Initiative.
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Press release from the SMI 17 December 2025 SMI Publishes 2025 Global Risk and Resilience Fellowship Summary Report
SMI, with Howden and the Resilient Cities Network, published its 2025 Global Risk and Resilience Fellowship Summary Report, showing how public–private collaboration and insurance expertise help cities unlock finance and strengthen climate resilience.
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