Industry events are a great place for professionals to make connections and showcase the unique value of their offerings. To help maximise your impact during the upcoming World Chambers Congress, we’re bringing you four ways you can make the most out of our much-anticipated three-day event. Set to be held in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil from 12-14 June, the World Chambers Congress is co-organised by the International Chamber of Commerce’s (ICC) World Chambers Federation (WCF) and the Brazilian Confederation of Trade and Business Associations (CACB).

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

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

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,

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

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.