Global issues & trends
COP27 leaves 1.5 goal on “life support” says ICC Secretary General
Following the conclusion of the COP27 climate summit, the International Chamber of Commerce has issued the following statement.
COP27: ICC reaffirms global business’ commitment to working towards a net zero future
Speaking at the 2022 United Nations Climate Change Conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, ICC Global Policy Director Andrew Wilson sent a strong message to climate ministers on the importance of successful outcomes at COP27.
COP27: New industry framework to measure sustainability of trade transactions
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has published a pilot version of the first-ever industry framework to assess the sustainability performance of trade transactions
COP27: Business review of carbon pricing regimes shows clear opportunities to boost decarbonisation efforts
A major study of the functioning of five major carbon pricing systems has highlighted significant progress made in adopting market-based systems – while pointing to the need to further drive and optimise the design of such policies to accelerate emissions reductions and boost energy security.
World Chambers in the spotlight at Ibero-American Summit
The ICC World Chambers Federation and the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce hosted the First Ibero-American Summit on Sustainability and Innovation in Business.
Guest blog: Is Latin America facing unusually high risks? An economic analysis and its consequences
Recent macroeconomic woes affecting the developed world are likely to spill over to emerging markets, especially more financially vulnerable and politically unstable Latin America, currently facing a resurgence in left-wing nationalistic movements.
This year’s COP27 matters more than ever, says ICC
Ahead of next month’s 27th UN Climate Change conference in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt, ICC has published an open letter underscoring the importance of a successful COP27 for business.
Credit risk in trade, supply chain and export finance back to pre-pandemic levels, ICC confirms
ICC, along with their partners Global Credit Data and Boston Consulting Group, has released its 2022 Trade Register report, confirming that credit risk in trade, supply chain and export finance have fallen back to pre-pandemic levels.
No room for complacency, says IMB, as global piracy incidents hit lowest levels in decades
The ICC International Maritime Bureau is calling for regional and international players to sustain their efforts, particularly in the Gulf of Guinea, as global piracy and armed robbery incidents reach their lowest levels since 1992.
ICC launches ICC Case Connect: Secure online case management made easy
ICC has launched ICC Case Connect – a pioneering digital case management platform to connect parties, arbitral tribunals and the ICC Secretariat.
ICC launches call for businesses to pilot new sustainability framework for trade transactions in textiles sector
A month ahead of the start of COP27, ICC has launched a call to banks, corporates and technology companies to participate in piloting a ground-breaking framework to grade the sustainability profile of individual trade transactions.
African projects recognised at Small Business Champions Initiative awards
The winners and runners-up of the 2022 edition of the Small Business Champions Competition were announced at a virtual event co-organised by ICC, MSMEs and ITC.