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< Back Regional Summits to intensify chamber impact ICC WBO Dec 26, 2023 The ICC World Chambers Federation has unveiled a groundbreaking series of Regional Summits aimed at tackling global challenges through a regional perspective. Building on the resounding success of the World Chambers Congress, the summits serve as platforms for chambers and businesses to collaborate and lead the response to challenges and opportunities. WCF Chair Rifat Hisarcıklıoğlu said: “ Regional focus is vital to amplify the voice of the real economy and to ensure the work programme of our World Chambers Federation remains inclusive, regionally relevant and impactful. The WCF Regional Summits mark a significant milestone in our efforts to foster global collaboration and address challenges through a regional lens .” ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton said: “ Inclusivity is our guiding principle for effective multilateralism. Our ICC regional summits will underscore the pressing need for enhanced global cooperation and governance while ensuring chambers and businesses, large and small, have a voice in the decision-making processes that shape international cooperation and economic development .” The summits will enable knowledge sharing and capacity building around the four key pillars of the WCF work plan: Empowerment of women, enhanced access to global markets for MSMEs, digitalisation for MSMEs, and sustainability in business and climate action. Open to WCF members and non-members alike, Regional Summits will be co-hosted with local chambers further extending ICC’s influence and global reach to positively impact the operations of smaller businesses that are the economic backbone of communities worldwide. The inaugural WCF Regional Summit will be hosted by the Bogotá Chamber of Commerce and take place in Bogotá from May 8-10, 2024. Executive President of the Bogotá Chamber Ovidio Claros said: “ We are thrilled to co-host this groundbreaking regional Summit. This inclusive event aims to unite chamber members, industry leaders, and entrepreneurs in fostering solutions for MSMEs to access new markets, ultimately contributing to a more prosperous future for all globally.” A second WCF Regional Summit, to be hosted by the Union of Chambers and Commodity Exchanges of Türkiye (TOBB), is scheduled to take place from 23-25 October in Istanbul. Chambers interested in hosting a WCF Regional Summit are encouraged to contact ICC WCF for more information. For business. For you. Previous Next

< Back Celebrating World Customs Day 2024 ICC WCO Jan 26, 2024 It’s World Customs Day, celebrated in 2024 under the theme ‘Customs Engaging Traditional and New Partners with Purpose.’ Businesses worldwide rely on efficient Customs regimes and smooth logistics when exporting and importing goods. That is why, as a long-time partner of the World Customs Organization, ICC helps drive the harmonisation and facilitation of customs procedures in line with our mission to business work for everyone, every day, everywhere. Here are just some of the ways in which we promote trade facilitation and customs modernisation, and help businesses get goods moving across borders. ATA Carnets – working like a passport for goods ATA Carnets are a trusted standard procedure administered by the ICC World Chambers Federation. They eliminate taxes and duties for the temporary import of almost all kinds of goods. For the 2022 Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics in 2022, more than 118,000 pieces of equipment, from 34 countries, valued at US$94 million were temporarily imported into China. Issued worldwide every year for goods valued at US$25 billion, the ATA will be going for gold again in 2024 as the Olympic games and Paralympics head to Paris. What’s more, the world’s first fully digital ATA Carnet was used in 2023 to complete an entire customs journey using the digital ATA Carnet system pioneered by ICC. ICC Genesis Help is at hand for exporters, importers and customs authorities to reduce fraud risks and facilitate smoother customs checks with our groundbreaking Genesis verification tool. Genesis is a digital certifying tool, launched by ICC in 2022, to enable exporters to obtain the certification of their preferential origin statement on invoice declarations from a chamber of commerce. Through the World Chambers Federation, ICC provides an international Certificate of Origin accreditation chain system for chambers of commerce and has established international standards, rules and procedures that reinforce the trust and integrity of the CO Chain, to the benefit of traders and Customs administrations alike. Our Certificate of Origin verification website, allows chambers of commerce and customs authorities to confirm the authenticity and validity of COs issued by accredited chambers. Incoterms® Rules – the daily language of trade Incoterms® rules are ICC’s globally recognised trade terms supporting the efficient clearance of goods through customs by clarifying the tasks, costs and risks involved in the delivery of goods from sellers to buyers. Incorporated in contracts for the sale of goods worldwide, the Incoterm rules provide a common language for trade, providing guidance to importers and exporters and helping trading partners avoid potential misunderstandings. Learn more about ICC’s range of trade tools facilitate cross-border transactions Previous Next

di 03 sep | Eversheds Sutherland Navigating ESG Compliance: Understanding CSRD, CSDDD and climate change litigation risks Join our free 2-hour training. RSVP Time & Location 03 sep 2024, 14:45 – 17:00 Eversheds Sutherland, Tower Ten, WTC, 9th floor, Strawinskylaan 957, 1077 XX Amsterdam Guests + 79 other guests About the event Navigating ESG Compliance Understanding CSRD, CSDDD and climate change litigation risks About the event Societal expectations and regulations around ESG are evolving rapidly, presenting both significant opportunities and serious risks for organizations. During this 2-hour training session, we will examine the most relevant upcoming regulations that will impact European businesses dealing with upcoming supply chain and reporting legislation. Additionally, we will explore litigation cases related to ESG, such as climate change litigation and greenwashing litigation. We will discuss how to identify and prevent risks and the steps to take when faced with such cases. Finally, we will discuss the potential of Alternative Dispute Resolution for resolving green energy and energy transition disputes. This training is gratuitously offered by Eversheds Sutherland and ICC Netherlands. Agenda: ESG trends and developments – Introduction Marie-Hélène Berghuijs Partner Eversheds Sutherland Background Green deal Upcoming legislation – supply chain, reporting and greenwashing Reporting Requirements – The Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive Tom van Wijngaarden Partner Eversheds Sutherland Update Dutch implementation process Scope and exemptions Corporate Governance and Strategy General counsel - role and responsibility Supply Chain Responsibility : The Corporate Sustainability Due Diligence Directive Judith Vieberink Senior Associate Eversheds Sutherland The Broader Context – Forging a Climate-Resilient Europe; Deep Dive – CSDDD Obligations for In-Scope Companies; The scope of ‘Appropriate Measures; Timeline of Incremental Applicability; Consequences of Non-Compliance; How Will In-Scope Companies Benefit? Tools, Resources, Webinars and Further Reading Climate Change and greenwashing Disputes Thera Adam-van Straaten Partner Eversheds Sutherland & Marie-Hélène Berghuijs Partner Eversheds Sutherland Trends and developments Case Studies: analysis of recent litigation cases Risk mitigation: the effects of ESG disputes and practical guidance The Potential of Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR) for Resolving Green Energy & Energy-transition Disputes Dr. Hélène VAN LITH Introduction to ICC Arbitration and Mediation Why and When to Choose Arbitration The Role of ADR in Green Energy & Energy-transition Disputes Case Studies: Successful examples of green energy and energy-transition disputes Our Trainers: From Eversheds Sutherland Marie-Hélène Berghuijs Tom van Wijngaarden Thera Adam Judith Vieberink From ICC Global Dr. Hélène VAN LITH Event details: 📅 Date: 3rd of September 🕒 Time: 14:45 - 17:00 📍 Address: Eversheds Sutherland Tower Ten, WTC, 9th floor Strawinskylaan 957 1077 XX Amsterdam the Netherlands Show More RSVP Share this event

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