Global issues & trends
ICC announced the formal ratification of the Principles for Social Trade Finance (PSoTF) and the Principles for Sustainability-Linked Supply Chain Finance (PSL-SCF), following a public consultation launched at the United Nation’s 4th Financing for Development Conference in Seville in July.
From reducing costs to enhancing productivity, AI is reshaping global trade and creating new opportunities for companies of all sizes and geographical locations to expand their reach in the global economy.
From reducing costs to enhancing productivity, artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping global trade and creating new opportunities for companies of all sizes and geographical locations to expand their reach in the global economy.
Global trade is at a turning point. Trust in the rules-based multilateral trading system is eroding, and the WTO – though indispensable – is paralysed, with its core functions weakened and its rulebook lagging behind the realities of modern commerce.
The report issues a call to action for companies of all sizes to put integrity at the heart of their operations, affirming that organisations that uphold ethical conduct are more resilient in times of uncertainty.
At this week’s B20 South Africa Summit in Johannesburg, ICC announced TradeRoots Africa – a flagship legacy initiative to boost the participation of women-and youth-led enterprises, and MSMEs from across Africa, in regional and global trade.
The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) today confirmed that a second cohort of leading international banks has endorsed the ICC Principles for Green Trade Finance (PGTF).
Micro, small- and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs) drive global trade but face barriers in meeting Customs requirements and navigating border procedures.
ICC delivered the Business and Industry NGOs (BINGOs) Statement at the opening plenary of the 30th United Nations Climate Change conference (COP30).
The ICC, with support from Singapore’s IMDA and the Mining and Metals Digitalization Forum (MMDF), unveiled today a practical guide to help governments and businesses implement paperless trade systems, that cut cost, time and risk in cross-border commerce.
Aviation connects people and goods across the globe, driving more than US $4.1 trillion in annual turnover – around 3.9% of global GDP. Yet these personal and economic benefits come with a cost.
This ICC-commissioned Oxera report sets out 14 recommendations to strengthen the integrity and effectiveness of voluntary carbon markets and mobilise private finance for climate action.
