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ICC celebrates over 50 years of engagement in UN environment discussion

2 June 2022 Currently underway in the Swedish capital, Stockholm+50 commemorates the 50th anniversary of the United Nations (UN) Conference on the Human Environment, held in 1972 – which made the environment a pressing global issue for the first time. Aiming to drive action towards a healthy planet for the prosperity of all, the meeting brings leaders and representatives from governments, businesses, international organisations, civil society and youth together. Amid the triple planetary crisis of climate change, nature and biodiversity loss, and pollution and waste, Stockholm+50 will

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Endorsement puts Nicolas Uribe on road to become WCF Chair

25 May 2022 ICC’s World Chambers Federation has announced the election of Nicolas Uribe, President of the Bogota Chamber of Commerce and Chair of ICC Colombia for formal ratification as WCF Chair by the ICC World Council when it meets in June. Marie-Christine Oghly, Vice-Chair in charge of International Affairs at the Paris Region Chamber of Commerce and Industry, will become WCF Deputy Chair. The announcement was made during a meeting of the World Chambers Federation General Council on 17 May by current WCF Chair

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Two new digital trade services launched in the origin area

25 May 2022 With a new online certifying tool and a revamped Certificate of Origin (CO) verification website, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is expanding and modernising its catalogue of digital trade services offered in the origin area. A new online tool for smoother customs checks ICC World Chambers Federation is proud to announce the launch of its new online certifying tool, Genesis. Set to last until the end of the year, the pilot project will involve eight participating champion chambers: Netherlands Chamber of Commerce,

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Governing body additions set to strengthen ICC Dispute Resolution Services

20 May 2022 Updates to the Governing Body of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) Dispute Resolution Services, announced today, aim to further strengthen ICC’s strategic leadership on dispute resolution. Mohamed S. Abdel Wahab (Egypt) has been elected Vice-Chair of the ICC Dispute Resolution Services Governing Body. A professor of private international law and English contract law at Cairo University, Mr Abdel Wahab is founding partner and Head of International Arbitration, Construction and Energy Groups at Zulficar and Partners Law Firm (Egypt) and a former Vice-President

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Guest blog: Crackdown on cartels, do fines tell the full story?

17 May 2022 The ICC/IBA Pre-International Competition Network Forum, which took place earlier this month,  focused on the digital technology sector, cartels and private information, and merger control. Tasneem Azad, Managing Director, Expert Services at Kroll, and Marzena Meeson, Director, Expert Services at Kroll, explore what the sharp increase in global cartel fines means for the crackdown on cartels. Global cartel fines stood at $4.6 billion (bn) in 2021, up by 229% compared to 2020, according to the latest report published by the law firm,

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New partnership to bolster inclusivity and diversity in the workplace

16 May 2022 ICC World Business Pride has joined forces with the Open for Business coalition to advocate for a more inclusive and diverse workplace as a driver of creativity, innovation and economic growth. In line with ICC’s commitment to a fairer, safer and more inclusive world, ICC World Business Pride (WBP) is proud to announce a ground-breaking new partnership with Open for Business, a coalition of leading global companies dedicated to LGBTQIA inclusion. With global inequality rising, the need to enable opportunity for all, including the

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