Unilever chief Paul Polman named Chair of ICC, world’s largest business organisation
Paul Polman, CEO of consumer goods company Unilever, has been elected Chair of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC) at the ICC World Council in Paris today.
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John Denton, ICC Secretary General joins UN Global compact board
The United Nations (UN) Global Compact has announced that John W.H. Denton AO, Secretary General of the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), has joined its Board as a new Member. The UN Global Compact Board plays an important role in shaping the strategy and policy of the initiative, which acts as the UN flagship for responsible business action.
G20 leaders must seize the opportunity for WTO reform, says ICC Secretary General
In a letter published in the Financial Times, ICC Secretary General John W.H. Denton AO has called on the leaders of G20 countries to chart a new roadmap for reforming the World Trade Organization (WTO) that supports sustainable and inclusive growth.
In global trade gathering, business urges governments to play by the rules
In a clear show of support for the multilateral trading system, global business representatives today joined trade policymakers today at the World Trade Organisation’s (WTO) headquarters in Geneva to discuss future reform of the multilateral trading system.
Business commits to beat plastic pollution
ICC, the world business organization, is marking World Environment Day by highlighting innovative companies around the world committed to beat plastic pollution.
What does cultural diversity mean to you?
Today is the United Nations’ (UN) World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development. To mark the occasion, ICC’s interns shared why they think cultural diversity matters.
Three takeaways from the 2017 Business and Climate Summit
The latest Business and Climate Summit in New Delhi was historic in several ways.
Business is stepping up for transformational partnerships
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3 steps to leverage technology for Global Goals
Many initiatives have highlighted the ways technology can be leveraged for sustainable economic development. The Internet accounts for a significant and growing portion of global GDP and governments continue to grapple with policy options to ensure benefits are wide-spread and empower local populations.
UN Oceans Conference side-event showcases private sector solutions to worsening climate impacts
In what ways can the private sector fight climate change affecting our oceans? With climate change effects on the ocean having a growing impact on economies, food and water security, settlement patterns and human safety and security, the International Chamber of Commerce (ICC), is joining forces with the World Maritime University (WMU) and the Government of Sweden to host discussions on the role of the private sector in providing practical solutions to address the problem.