About ICC
International Chamber of Commerce
The World Business Organization
ICC is the world business organization, a representative body that speaks with authority on behalf of enterprises from all sectors in every part of the world.
It is the institutional representative of more than 45 million companies in over 170 countries with a mission to make business work for everyone, every day, everywhere. The fundamental mission of ICC is to promote open international trade and investment across frontiers and help business/ corporations to meet the challenges and opportunities of globalization. Its conviction that trade is a powerful force for peace and prosperity. The small group of far-sighted business leaders who founded ICC called themselves “the merchants of peace”.
Through a unique mix of advocacy, solutions and standard setting, ICC promote international trade, responsible business conduct and a global approach to regulation, in addition to providing market-leading dispute resolution services. ICC members include many of the world’s leading companies, SMEs, business associations and local chambers of commerce.
ICC represent business interests at the highest levels of intergovernmental decision-making, whether at the World Trade Organization, the United Nations or the G20 – ensuring the voice of business is heard. It is this capacity to bridge the public and private sectors that sets apart as a unique institution, responding to the needs of any stakeholder involved in international commerce.
In 2023, ICC played a central role in preserving global economic interconnectedness-while enabling cross-border business to thrive and drive sustainable development. In doing so, ICC has used it’s unique institutional assets-including their network of national committees and the World Chambers Federation.
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ICC Global Operation Theme
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Enabling Global Trade
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Promoting Access to Justice, Integrity and Respect for the Rule of Law
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Accelerating Sustainability and Climate Action
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Shaping an open, Trusted and Interoperable Digital Economy
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Strengthening Multilateral Cooperation