Overview
- During a Brazil trip for the Earthshot Prize and COP30, the Prince of Wales said many companies are "falling short" and urged CEOs to "step up to the plate."
- He raised concerns about weak private‑sector leadership in meetings with UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, Brazil’s President Lula and Energy Secretary Ed Miliband.
- He praised Ikea, Uber and Compass Group for concrete investments in finalists, spotlighting a new multi‑million‑pound deal between Matter and Ikea.
- He told Matter’s founder he plans to install the company’s microplastic filters across royal households, while Uber partners with finalist Enso to roll out efficient tyres in the UK and US.
- He plans to take Earthshot to India next year and, according to royal sources, aims to bring it to China within five years after both nations’ leaders skipped the COP30 leaders’ session.