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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 SMI 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.

Posted by Wallpaper* 11 July 2022

HRH Prince Charles and Sir Jony Ive on designing for a better world

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.

Posted by Edie 17 June 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.

Posted by Vogue 20 February 2022

Inside The Luxury Fashion Industry’s Big Sustainability Push

Posted by Forbes 28 January 2022

ESG Is Banking’s Next Big Thing

Posted by The Daily Telegraph 21 January 2022

Face mask for cows among finalists for Prince Charles' climate crisis prize

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.

Posted by The New York Times 10 January 2022

What If You Could Read a Fashion Label Like a Food Label?

Posted by Wallpaper* 17 December 2021

Watch: Prince Charles and Jony Ive discuss Terra Carta Design Lab

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.

Posted by The Pharma Letter 04 November 2021

Pharma CEOs join forces to tackle climate change

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.

Posted by Forbes 03 November 2021

Amazon, Salesforce, Among 45 Companies Awarded Terra Carta Seal From Prince Charles

Posted by The Washington Examiner 03 November 2021

Prince Charles debuts 'Terra Carta' royal warrant for environmentally sustainable companies

Posted by Vogue 02 November 2021

How Digital Eco-Labels On Our Clothes Could Transform The Way We Shop

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.

Posted by Investment Week 02 November 2021

Natural Capital Investment Alliance pledges to mobilise $10bn of private capital

Posted by Bloomberg 01 November 2021

Schroders, Fidelity Join $10 Billion Biodiversity Alliance

Posted by Forbes 01 November 2021

With COP26 In Sight, Prince Charles Zeros In On Business Leaders’ Sustainability Commitments

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

Posted by Politico 31 October 2021

The G-20's democratic leaders were upstaged by royals

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

Posted by The Financial Times 28 October 2021

A carbon price should be top of the wish list at the climate talks

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.

Posted by The Bookseller 15 October 2021

Christopher Lloyd | 'Today’s children are the executives of tomorrow'

Posted by ITV News 11 October 2021

Watch Prince Charles' full opening speech at the COP 15 UN Biodiversity Conference hosted by China

Posted by BBC News 11 October 2021

Climate change: Prince of Wales sympathetic to protesters' anger

Published by WWD 08 October 2021

Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Fashion Task Force Members Include Industry Top Brass

Posted by MailOnline 29 September 2021

Prince Charles visits Kew Gardens with Gabon's President Ali Bongo Ondimba

Posted by Town & Country 25 September 2021

Prince Charles Launches Climate TV Channel

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.

Posted in the Mirror 16 September 2021

Prince Charles teams up with Jamie Oliver and Jimmy Doherty in war on food waste

Posted in the Daily Mail 21 August 2021

PRINCE CHARLES: The devastation in the land of my father is the stuff of nightmares. We must ALL act before it's too late

Posted by Design Week 26 July 2021

Jony Ive and Prince Charles partner on sustainable initiative Terra Carta Design Lab

Posted in Dezeen 26 July 2021

Jony Ive and Prince Charles launch Terra Carta Design Lab to encourage "truly powerful solutions" to climate change

Posted by Business Green 24 July 2021

'Small ideas can have a big impact': Prince of Wales and Sir Jony Ive launch green design competition

Posted in Evening Standard 24 July 2021

Charles challenges students to design solutions for environmental problems

Posted in Wallpaper 24 July 2021

Terra Carta Design Lab announced by Jony Ive and HRH Prince Charles

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).

Posted in Fast Company 23 July 2021

Prince Charles and Jony Ive launch a new design lab backed by Amazon

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).

Posted by Reuters 24 June 2021

Britain's Prince Charles joins insurance firms in climate push

Posted in Forbes 11 June 2021

Biden To Meet Royal Family At Cornwall’s Eden Project

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 Reuters 10 June 2021

UK's Prince Charles says private sector needed to stand chance of solving climate crisis

Posted in The Guardian 10 June 2021

Prince Charles urges businesses to help lead way on climate

Posted by The New Daily 18 May 2021

Prince Charles’ plea to super funds on climate ‘roadmap’

Posted by ESG Today 11 May 2021

Industry Leaders Including Shell, BP, BofA, Launch Initiative to Accelerate Clean Hydrogen Market

Posted on RE:TV 29 April 2021

Reimagining business

Event outcome statement 22 April 2021

Putting nature at the heart of a global circular bioeconomy

Posted by Reuters Breakingviews 21 April 2021

Getting finance in shape for COP26

Posted by Clarence House 19 April 2021

The Prince of Wales holds a Roundtable meeting with Commonwealth leaders

Posted in Greek Reporter 25 March 2021

Prince Charles Presented with City of Athens Medal of Honor

Posted in News & Star 25 March 2021

Prince Charles ‘touched’ to win gold medal on last day of visit to Greece

Posted in The Daily Mail Online 22 March 2021

Prince Charles is aiming to get 50 million people reliable and sustainable water sources by 2030

Posted by The Royal Family 08 March 2021

The Prince of Wales's message on Commonwealth Day

Posted in Waitrose & Partners Weekend 04 March 2021

Help us heal our planet

Posted by edie.net 19 February 2021

Banking giants unite with Prince of Wales on financial net-zero taskforce

Posted by Corporate Knights 27 January 2021

The Global 100 most sustainable corporations

Posted in The Guardian 11 January 2021

Prince Charles urges businesses to sign Terra Carta pledge to put planet first

Posted in Vanity Fair 11 January 2021

Prince Charles Has an Ambitious New Plan to Combat Climate Change

Posted in the Times of India 11 January 2021

Prince Charles urges India CEOs to pledge to meet 100 sustainable goals as he launches Terra Carta

Posted in The Sydney Morning Herald 11 January 2021

Terra Carta: Prince Charles launches drive to save the planet

Posted in The National 11 January 2021

Prince Charles unveils ‘Terra Carta’ action plan in urgent appeal over environment

From CNN Business 11 January 2021

Bank of America and BP are backing Prince Charles' new climate effort

Posted by Bloomberg Green 10 January 2021

Prince of Wales to Unveil Earth Charter to Boost Green Business

Posted in The Daily Mail Online 30 December 2020

Prince Charles says 'no one wanted to know' when he spoke about environmental issues in 1970s

Posted in the Economic Times – India 30 December 2020

Human exploitation of nature is ‘insanity’

Posted in The Telegraph 29 December 2020

Urging the world to heed the wisdom of indigenous people on the environment

From BBC Radio 4 Today 29 December 2020

Prince Charles talks to Margaret Atwood about his fight for the environment

Published on IIGCC.org 01 December 2020

Committing to a net zero future

Published on RE:TV 17 November 2020

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