International Chamber of Commerce

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) is a global business organization that works to promote international trade and investment and to provide a forum for the resolution of business disputes. The ICC was founded in 1919 and is headquartered in Paris, France. It is composed of member companies and organizations from around the world and operates through a number of bodies and committees, including the World Council, the International Court of Arbitration, and various technical committees.

The ICC works to promote the liberalization of international trade and investment and to advocate for the interests of business on the global stage. It develops and promotes policies and practices that facilitate international trade and investment and provides a range of services to its member companies, including dispute resolution, policy development, and research.

In addition to its work on trade and investment, the ICC also focuses on a range of other issues, including sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and the digital economy. It works to develop and promote policies and practices that support the responsible conduct of business and contribute to the development of a sustainable global economy.

International chamber of commerce achievements

The International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) has made a number of significant achievements over the years in promoting international trade and investment and in advocating for the interests of businesses on the global stage. Some of the key achievements of the ICC include:

• Development of the ICC rules: The ICC has developed a number of rules and guidelines that are widely used in international trade and investment, including the ICC Incoterms, which are internationally recognized trade terms that define the responsibilities of buyers and sellers in international transactions.
• Promotion of the liberalization of international trade and investment: The ICC has played a significant role in advocating for the liberalization of international trade and investment and in supporting the development of policies and practices that facilitate international trade and investment.
• Dispute resolution: The ICC provides a range of dispute resolution services, including arbitration and mediation, to its member companies. The ICC’s International Court of Arbitration is one of the world’s leading arbitration institutions and is widely used by businesses to resolve disputes.
• Policy development: The ICC develops and promotes policies and practices that support the responsible conduct of business and contribute to the development of a sustainable global economy. It has developed a number of guidelines and standards on issues such as sustainability, corporate social responsibility, and the digital economy.