Global issues & trends
ICC welcomes COP26 deal but cautions tough work ahead
Operational rules for emissions trading lack sufficient bite to enable the creation of international carbon markets.
COP26: put a price on carbon, but do it the right way
International consistency is the absolute key to unlock the full environmental and economic benefits of market-based policies.
G20: don’t repeat past mistakes on vaccine access and sovereign debt
The real economy should not be left facing the dual risks of a prolonged pandemic and a contagious debt crisis entering 2022.
ICC calls for coherent and coordinated implementation of international tax agreement
ICC calls for rapid clarity regarding the application and implementation of the OECD rules to address the tax challenges of the digitalisation of the economy.
COP26: ICC sets out business case for deal on emissions trading
Fragmented domestic carbon pricing regimes can impact negatively business operations and risks.
ICC Trade Register: trade defaults rise amid pandemic, but performance remains consistent with long term projections
Encouragingly, the 2021 report observes that no asset class recorded default rates above the peak historic rates.
ICC announces major virtual forum for business at COP 26
Register or host a session between 1-13 November 2021
Incoterms® 2020 app gets makeover to enable traders worldwide
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) – the guardians and creators of the Incoterms® rules – has revamped its Incoterms® 2020 mobile app, making it more convenient and useful than ever.
Weak G7 commitments on vaccines pose major downside risk to world economy
Beware of downside risks to advanced economies of a prolonged pandemic.
ICC statement laments G20 “baby steps”
Anything less than this from the G7 will be yet another missed opportunity to lift the grip of the pandemic on lives and livelihoods.
Business leaders and civil society urge UN to take meaningful action to combat corruption
Strengthening UNCAC enforcement mechanisms would help level the playing field and increase integrity.
ICC joins global commitment calling for a people-centered approach to achieve meaningful connectivity
ICC will be mobilising its global network to address issues linked to connectivity and access to digital technologies.