The Sustainable Markets Initiative

On #WorldEnvironmentDay, we recognize the vital role of the private sector in accelerating the transition to a sustainable future Since 2020, #TheSMI has brought together leaders from business, finance & industry to drive collaboration, innovation & action bit.ly/4oclkSE

#TheSMI is proud to welcome Sir Vivian Richards as a Terra Carta Ambassador. One of the greatest cricketers the game has ever seen, he joins the SMI ahead of #CHOGM2026, where he captains a team in the One Commonwealth, One Team Exhibition Cricket Match in Antigua and Barbuda.

We are delighted to announce the Lighthouse Initiative, launched by #TheSMI and @BankofAmerica, and managed by @eurazeo, with $40m in initial commitments to invest in ecosystem restoration, sustainable industries and biodiversity worldwide. #CHOGM2026

At CHOGM 2026, His Majesty King Charles III opened the "One Commonwealth, One Team" Exhibition Cricket Match Series with the ceremonial coin toss at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda, a fixture the Sustainable Markets Initiative is proud to support

At CHOGM 2026, the SMI was proud to support the "One Commonwealth, One Team" Exhibition Cricket Match in Antigua and Barbuda, with the SMI logo featuring on the kit and on the cricket stumps, right alongside the leaders and young talent taking to the field

During CHOGM 2026 in Antigua and Barbuda, SMI visited the island's mangroves to see, first hand, why these ecosystems matter for climate and for coastal communities. This visit connects to SMI's support for the restoration of the Byam's Wharf Wetland.

Different cultures & traditions coming together with a shared purpose: that is the spirit of the Commonwealth, and it is exactly what the SMI is proud to support in its partnership with the Government of Antigua and Barbuda for CHOGM 2026 youtube.com/watch?v=nrFdSqUC…

Maia Bouchier, English cricketer and SMI Terra Carta Ambassador, has a clear message for global leaders going into CHOGM 2026 in November: “Let’s work together to help protect the future of cricket and create a more sustainable future for generations to come.”

At CHOGM 2026, the SMI is proud to sponsor the “One Commonwealth, One Team” Exhibition Cricket Match at the Sir Vivian Richards Stadium in Antigua and Barbuda, supported alongside @commonwealthsec @thecgf @windiescricket @KhaliliGlobal #OneCommonwealthOneTeam #TheSMI #CHOGM2026

Businesses and consumers have the power to accelerate the transition to a sustainable future. Saker Nusseibeh, CEO of Federated Hermes, shares why private-sector leadership is key to driving sustainable growth and innovation. This is the Growth Story of Our Time. #TheSMI

The Commonwealth of 56 nations & 2.7bn people is a core community of the Sustainable Markets Initiative This year's theme of the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, "Accelerating Partnerships and Investment for a Prosperous Commonwealth," mirrors the SMI's own ambition

This World Space Week, the SMI's Astra Carta Ambassadors are speaking to the relationship between Earth and space, bringing that vision of responsible and sustainable space exploration, development and cooperation to life Learn more: sustainable-markets.org/astr…

Shipping carries more than 80% of global trade by volume, yet accounts for only about 3% of global greenhouse gas emissions, a share that could rise above 10% by 2050 if trade growth continues without intervention Learn more: sustainable-markets.org/

🌎 Fifty-six member states 🌎 Every inhabited continent and ocean In November, the 28th CHOGM will gather global leaders from across the Commonwealth in St. John's, Antigua & Barbuda We are proud to be the Exclusive Sustainability Partner of the Commonwealth Business Forum 2026

Africa's next wave of clean energy innovators are invited to step into the spotlight Now in its second year, the Africa Energy Entrepreneurship Award is open for entries! Learn more: octopusenergygeneration.com/…

As a Silver partner of the @SportPosSummit 2026, our Sport Pathfinder convened a virtual roundtable, live translated into 8 languages, focused around making sport travel default sustainable, bringing together voices from across the sporting ecosystem

The Sustainable Markets Initiative has been named Exclusive Sustainability Partner of the Commonwealth Business Forum 2026, one of CHOGM's Official Forums @CWEICofficial @commonwealthsec

Fan and athlete travel is one of sport's hardest sustainability problems, because performance, experience and emissions all have to be solved for at once On 7 October, the SMI joins the Sport Positive Summit 2026 for a roundtable confronting that problem directly @SportPosSummit

Collaboration has long been at the heart of shipping and insurance. At #OsloOceanDays, Skuld CEO Ståle Hansen reflected on how collaboration continues to underpin progress across the industry. #TheSMI

Andreas Enger, CEO of Hoegh Autoliners and an SMI member, speaks on where zero carbon shipping actually stands today He points to the growing number of projects now proving that zero carbon shipping is not just possible, but that it works

At Oslo Ocean Days, Stale Hansen, CEO of Skuld, told SMI what insurers need most from the energy transition: knowledge shared across the whole industry Learn more here: sustainable-markets.org/