• Events to cover a wide range of critical issues including sustainable finance, green industrial infrastructure, energy, space, the role of technology/AI, and the unique perspectives of women CEOs on sustainability transition.

• Jennifer Jordan-Saifi emphasises that “each event is a testament to our collective commitment to accelerate action and results.”

New York, United States: The Sustainable Markets Initiative will bring together global CEOs, innovators, and stakeholders to take action towards a sustainable future as part of a diverse programme of activities during Climate Week NYC.

The Sustainable Markets Initiative’s programme of events, taking place from 23 – 27 September, will engage participants in a variety of sessions including high-level roundtables, workshops, and showcases, as well as its annual Autumn CEO Summit.

These events will cover critical topics such as sustainable finance, green industrial infrastructure, energy, space and the role of technology/AI in driving sustainability.

Jennifer Jordan-Saifi, CEO of the Sustainable Markets Initiative, says: “We are incredibly excited by the wide range of events we have planned for Climate Week NYC which aim to drive and accelerate practical action while highlighting the importance of collective efforts in achieving a sustainable future.

“Our programme showcases the true breadth of the Sustainable Markets Initiative’s mandate and membership, along with membership members, and the impactful work they are a long with how we are putting sustainability at the heart of economies worldwide.”

Highlights of the programme include:

• Astra Carta showcase and reception: Max Alexander, an astronomer and highly regarded space photographer, will expand his photo exhibition “Our Fragile Space” with a new component, “Beneath the Night,” exploring Indigenous connections to the night sky.

• SMI Africa Council Investable Asset Classes working group: An exclusive session on leveraging the GEMs 3.0 platform to scale investments in emerging markets.

• Africa Council Q3 meeting: A roundtable discussion on collective and scalable action by business and finance in support of sustainability agendas across Africa.

• African Council Institutional Investment Summit: A summit bringing together leaders to discuss private capital mobilization strategies for transforming Africa’s energy system.

• From $2bn to $100bn: The critical steps needed to scale the voluntary carbon market by 2030: A working session hosted in partnership with EY and Bank of America, focusing on integrating Voluntary Carbon Markets into broader climate strategies.

• Interconnectors: Energising the eco-system to unlock the potential of power grids: A roundtable on the role of interconnectors in achieving sustainable development targets, moderated by James Hewett from Breakthrough Energy.

• Female CEO breakfast: A forum discussing the unique perspectives and systemic influence of female CEOs on sustainability transitions.

• Collective for clean transport finance: A conversation on investment opportunities in green road freight corridors, in partnership with the World Business Council for Sustainable Development.

• Launch of the SMI North America Hub: As part of its regional and country approach, the Hub will provide a forum for CEOs to look more practically at sustainability efforts, supply chains and enablers, while exploring how the region’s private sector is actively contributing to Nationally Determined Contributions (NDCs).

• The climate has changed: How CIOs are investing in the sustainable economy: A panel discussion led by Ronald O’Hanley, CEO of State Street, and Ian Simm, CEO of Impax, on integrating climate risks and opportunities into investment decisions.

• Sustainable building tour at The Spiral: A tour showcasing innovative technologies in sustainable building design, led by George Oliver, CEO of Johnson Controls.

• G20 and COP30 roundtable on scaling private sector capital: A roundtable on accelerating public-private sector collaboration for resilient and net-zero economies.

• Seeing is Believing: NYSE Tour: A tour of the NYSE floor, including a discussion on governance, transparency, and trust in global business.

Interested parties who are not yet members of the Sustainable Markets Initiative are invited to contact SMIcommunications@sustainable-markets.org to discuss joining the events listed above, or to arrange introductory meetings in New York.

Read the full press release here