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Three business leaders exemplifying ‘businessworthy’ values and shaping society for the better have been named 2019 Oslo Business for Peace Award winners. This year’s laureates are Agbor Ashumanyi Ako, the Co-founder of GiftedMom; Alice Laugher, the CEO of Committed to Good (CTG); and Hamdi Ulukaya, the Founder and CEO of Chobani. Heading companies that have a broader view than just the bottom line, these individuals see business as a driver for change, taking action to improve the world around them. In recognising their achievements, the Oslo Business for Peace Award, commonly known as the “Nobel Prize of business”, honours exemplary leaders who

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has joined fashion brands, retailers and other stakeholders in becoming a signatory of the Fashion Charter for Climate Action. Launched under the auspices of United Nations Climate Change by leading designer, Stella McCartney, in December 2018, the charter aligns with the goals of the Paris Agreement and aims to build climate action momentum by collectively addressing the climate impact of the fashion sector across its entire value chain. Recognising the need for a rapid, effective and transformative global response to climate change, ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO said: “Taking action on climate is everyone’s business.

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), in collaboration with the European Club for Countertrade and Offset (ECCO), has released guidance to help firms navigate and negotiate international offset contracts – a growing phenomenon in global trade across a variety of strategic sectors. The ICC-ECCO Guide to International Offset Contracts provides practical guidance and legal context for firms engaging in the use of offset contracts within public procurement procedures around the world. The new tool provides an overview of the functional and legal technicalities of offsets, including their legal status within global agreements and international public law. Emily O’Connor, ICC Director of

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has unveiled ICC@100, a celebratory website marking the world business organisation’s 100-year anniversary. Visitors are invited to travel back to the time of ICC’s founding fathers, the Merchants of Peace or get a glimpse into our future at the ICC@100 website, which features a range of stories revealing what makes ICC unique among business organisations. Here are 5 things to know about the website: 1. ICC@100 informs and celebrates The ICC@100 website commemorates ICC’s rich and influential history, celebrates the relevant work we do today and imagines our future as we evolve to face the

Speaking at a conference on current challenges to global trade in Lisbon this week, International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO said business could not afford to sit on the sidelines when it came to global challenges, including reform of the multilateral trade system. John W.H. Denton AO, ICC Secretary General The international conference, hosted by ICC Portugal, brought together experts from a wide range of sectors and experience to consider the future of global trade in light of current challenges. In his keynote address, Mr Denton told participants that the goals of the international community were

ICC has released business recommendations to facilitate border processes and the customs clearance of essential humanitarian relief shipments. The recommendations were introduced this week as part of the Humanitarian Networks and Partnership Week 2019 (HNPW), hosted by the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs (UN OCHA) and the Swiss Agency for Development and Cooperation (SDC). Crispin Conroy, Geneva Representative Director, ICC; Constantin Ciuta, Senior Customs Adviser, UNCTAD Centre for Excellence; Virginie Bohl, Emergency Relief Project Manager, UN OCHA ICC welcomed the opportunity to engage with OCHA and other strategic partners, such as the World Customs Organization (WCO), to

ICC has welcomed a ministerial statement issued today announcing the start of formal WTO talks to establish global rules for e-commerce. The statement, supported by some 75 governments, represents a major step forward in efforts within the WTO to enable e-commerce in support of sustainable development and small-business growth. ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO said: “Today’s statement is a very welcome move by members of the WTO to maximize the potential of e-commerce to make trade work for everyone, everywhere. “Traditionally, commerce over distance has come with significant costs – limiting the ability of SMEs and businesses in developing economies

At ICC, we’re excited to be in Centenary year. As 2019 begins, we’re taking a look back at some of the things that kept us busy and enabled business to secure peace, prosperity and opportunity for all during our 99th year… 1. Leaders for a new era In March, ICC announced the appointment of international legal expert and adviser on global issues John W.H. Denton AO as the organisation’s incoming Secretary General. Shortly after his appointment, Mr Denton hit the airways appearing on Sky News to give his take on prevalent anti-globalisation sentiment. Later in the year Paul Polman, CEO of consumer goods company

The Internet Governance Forum (IGF) is a global dialogue that brings together a wide range of stakeholders to exchange information and discuss how to make sure the Internet and its related technologies work for everyone. Sometimes described as the world’s biggest digital policy incubator, the IGF takes place under the auspices of the United Nations (UN) and is hosted this year by the French Government, taking place at the headquarters of the UN Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) from 12-14 November 2018. The theme for this year’s IGF is “The Internet of Trust” and comes at a time when the

On the 9th of November ICC Albania with the support of the Embassy of the Netherlands in Albania organised an ICC YAF forum entitled “How to become an arbitrator: Challenges and Opportunities”. This event took place in Tirana and was attended by young professionals and practitioners, attorneys, academics and also students with a particular interest in arbitration. During the event the successful arbitrators on both panels shared useful insights, their experience in this field and also tackled the main duties and challenges that an arbitrator shall take into consideration in order to perform his/her duties. This forum also provided guidance for aspiring