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 02 March 2026 Tim Peake to attend Sustainable Markets Initiative Roundtables & Exhibition in his role as Astra Carta Ambassador
The Sustainable Markets Initiative (SMI), founded by His Majesty King Charles III in 2020 when he was Prince of Wales, will welcome British astronaut and SMI Astra Carta Ambassador Tim Peake to its upcoming Roundtables & Exhibition in March 2026.
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Press release from the SMI 26 February 2026 Global CEOs unite at Sustainable Markets Initiative’s Hampton Court Palace Summit to drive private sector momentum on sustainability
Private sector leaders meet to drive next phase of delivery for sustainable transition at His Majesty The King’s Sustainable Markets Initiative annual CEO Summit
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Press release from the SMI 19 February 2026 STELLA McCARTNEY JOINS LONDON FASHION WEEK WITH A CELEBRATION OF SUSTAINABLE BRITISH INNOVATION
Stella McCartney joins London Fashion Week with a celebration of Sustainable British Innovation.
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