International Chamber of Commerce

🤝 Driving sustainable prosperity in the Middle East. Teaming up with Palestine Emerging to foster economic reconstruction and development of Gaza and the West Bank. Through this collaboration, we’re making #trade the cornerstone of sustainable growth and peace in the region. 💬 Our Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO said: "Our partnership with Palestine Emerging – which draws on unique contributions from regional and international actors – will advance our ultimate goal to enable business to support peace and prosperity for everyone, everywhere in line with our founding purpose." With concrete actions in play, we’re ready to empower #SMEs, boost export capacity, cut trade barriers, and accelerate dispute resolutions. More here: https://bit.ly/3Aj67KX

📲 Digital transformation in action.📲 These are the unsung heroes bringing #ATACarnets into the digital era: The World ATA Carnet Council (WATAC) just wrapped up a power-packed session in Istanbul, uniting reps from 31 countries to push forward on key efforts for digitalisation, standardisation, and compliance of the #ATACarnet system. 📝 The agenda was packed—from updates on the eATA project’s digital readiness to new workshops prepping Chambers for a seamless transition into the digital era. Members also tackled issues around sanctions, claims management, and new EU-issued Carnet procedures. 🌐 Digital solutions are vital for reducing barriers to trade, speeding up transactions, and making global markets accessible to businesses everywhere.

📊 How risky is trade finance today? Our exclusive insights are out now. For the first time, the full 2024 ICC Trade Register report is publicly available, packed with 13 years of data on #tradefinance and latest credit risk trends. ➡️ The 2024 edition delivers an unmatched view of today’s trade finance landscape, covering everything from digitalisation and regulatory updates to ESG advancements. ✅ Whether you're in finance, policy, or #trade, the 2024 report equips you with essential insights to navigate today’s evolving trade landscape. Download your copy here: https://bit.ly/3YAFDwo Boston Consulting Group (BCG) Global Credit Data

🚀 Small businesses power the global economy and they deserve big opportunities. With #ICCOneClick, businesses of all sizes can now access the same trusted rules, tools, and services that have powered #globaltrade for over 100 years—all in one place. 🖱️ 📝 From rules and tools to tailored content in 10 languages, this user-friendly portal helps you navigate the complexities of global trade with ease. Details here: https://lnkd.in/ey-bSfvp

🌍 The fight against #climatechange requires global solutions—unilateral trade measures just won’t cut it. In our latest paper, we’re pushing for a multilateral approach to Border Carbon Adjustments (BCAs) that keeps #trade fair and climate goals aligned. ➡️ Without global standards, a patchwork of national carbon measures could create compliance nightmares for businesses trading internationally and undermine global cooperation on climate change. Read more about our proposed global principles: https://bit.ly/4hiFINX

Competition law isn’t just about staying in line— it’s about staying ahead ⏩ The ICC Antitrust Compliance Toolkit is here to help you seamlessly integrate antitrust compliance into your day-to-day business operations. ✅ Packed with practical tips and actionable guidance to help you navigate the complexities of competition law like a pro, this guide is your go-to for staying compliant effectively. Plus, it helps build bridges between businesses and antitrust agencies, making sure your company stays on top of evolving regulations. 🙌 Access the toolkit here: https://bit.ly/4f8ew3j

Bringing businesses to critical #COP16 conversations on biodiversity. Investing in biodiversity isn’t just good for the planet—it’s critical for future growth, innovation, and supply chain resilience. 🌳 📈 At #COP16, our business delegation is weighing in and pushing for working mechanisms that support long-term, conservation solutions. More here: https://bit.ly/40ehZIX

⏩ The trade finance market has an all new sustainability framework... Unveiled at Sibos 2024, the ICC Principles for Sustainable Trade Finance (PSTF)—developed with top #trade banks, industry experts, corporates, and Boston Consulting Group (BCG)—is designed to fill the gaps where traditional finance frameworks fall short. ✅ ICC PSTF delivers clear, actionable guidelines that make sustainable #tradefinance not just a goal, but a reality. 🌐 By setting a global benchmark, we’re helping banks, corporates, and investors direct capital into #sustainable and inclusive trade—while tackling greenwashing risks along the way. Read more here: https://bit.ly/3YcPQiO

Am currently en route to Sao Paolo for this year’s #B20 Summit – and feeling distinctly energised after a series of inspiring International Chamber of Commerce governance meetings last week in Istanbul.   We started the week with an in-depth session with our B-MENA consultative group – chaired by Fady Asly – covering the impact of the tragic Middle East conflict on businesses, as well as longstanding issues related to the ability of #SMEs in the region to access cost-effective finance.   Next up, our World Chambers Federation Executive Committee and General Council provided remarkably helpful support and guidance on the roll out of new tools to support cross-border business, including the roll out of our exciting new “#ICCOneClick” platform.   And, finally, our global Executive Board discussed the highly pertinent issue of trust in business in the context of the deployment of new technologies such as AI – as well as our institutional response to the growing challenge of protectionism and trade-related frictions across the global economy.   Huge thanks to our ICC WCF chair and TOBB president, M. Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu, for his warm welcome and hospitality in Istanbul. And, moreover, to our global chair Philippe Varin and all of the members of our governance groups for so kindly lending their time and expertise to advance our global mission.   In what is an almost uniquely uncertain time for the global economy, I am sure of one thing: business is stronger when it is united under ICC. 

Does your digital platform handling electronic transferable records comply with global standards like #MLETR? Find out now with a new Reliability Assessment Framework. 🤝 Developed by the ICC Digital Standards Initiative and Canada's Digital Governance Council | Conseil de gouvernance numérique, this tool is all about building trust in #digitaltrade and ensuring smooth global transactions. Why is this a game-changer? ✅ It helps platforms handling electronic bills of lading prove their reliability—vital for #globaltrade ✅ It reduces operational risks, boosting confidence in digital solutions ✅ It ensures compliance with the UNCITRAL #MLETR standards for reliability Ready to boost your platform's reliability? ➡️ https://lnkd.in/eTzqt36b #ICCDSI