18 November 2024: A new ICC report unveils how monopoly power can be used to accelerate climate action and tackle unsustainable practices. The report follows an analysis in 2023 which showed that competition authorities are increasingly offering business guidance on sustainability co-operation agreements. While much has been accomplished since, more remains to be done to transform competition policy from a barrier into an enabler of a sustainable economy. How far have we come in aligning competition policy with climate goals? Businesses commonly cite a lack

Putting the circular economy into motion: From barriers to opportunities 9 October 2024 ICC published in partnership with EY, the report – “Putting the circular economy into motion: From barriers to opportunities” – highlights the significant obstacles companies encounter when transitioning to circular business models that could otherwise deliver significant environmental, reputational and financial gains. The circular economy is intended to maximise resource efficiency and minimise environmental impact by promoting continuous use, reuse and recycling of materials and products. But the study concludes that

20 September 2023: Responding to a public consultation, ICC evaluated the updated European Commission guidelines for horizontal cooperation agreements (HGL) and block exemption regulations (HBERs), urging the consideration of small business needs and imperative for increased clarity and legal certainty. With a longstanding pivotal role in driving business priorities, ICC gathered business views on one of the most significant European reforms in competition and several types of cooperation agreements relating to R&D, specialisation, purchase, commercialisation, information exchange, standardisation and sustainability. In the comments, ICC

We are thrilled to announce the release of our latest survey report, "Arbitration in Albania: Perceptions, Preferences and Expectations". This pilot study offers unprecedented insights into the Albanian landscape of dispute resolution with a special focus on arbitration. Arbitration plays a crucial role in shaping the legal and business environment, and understanding local perceptions and preferences is essential for informed decision-making. Our report delves into the attitudes and expectations surrounding arbitration in Albania, providing invaluable data and analysis for legal professionals, business leaders, and

ARBITRATION AND ADR DAYS IN ALBANIA (AADA) From 20-24 May 2024, ICC Albania in cooperation with partners is organizing the 2nd edition of the ICC Arbitration and ADR Days in Albania (AADA). AADA is an initiative that aims to create a conducive environment for the promotion and development of arbitration and ADR practices in Albania. By raising awareness, building capacity, fostering collaboration, and promoting access to justice, this initiative seeks to contribute to the efficient and equitable resolution of disputes in the country. The

'Foreign Trade Techniques' is intended to be a training course on international trade techniques developed according to the so-called export logistics chain: contracts, taxation, customs, international payments and Incoterms 2020. These courses are adequate for exporters and importers, marketing managers, sales and purchasing managers, logistics, in-house and practitioner lawyers, trade consultants, bankers, business management consultants and anyone with an interest in international trade. The training course aims to transfer adequate knowledge to participants to enable them to independently manage an international business operation. Level